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FeaturesThe grater good
Education聽For the new learning resource centre at Herefordshire College of Technology, the architect will reuse the concrete frame of the original library, but add some very inventive mesh cladding.
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FeaturesThe right stuff
Think you鈥檙e bright, talented and destined for great things? Then you might even think you鈥檝e got what it takes to be nominated for a g4c award by your peers. The g4c (that鈥檚 Generation for Collaboration) awards were set up to reward young professionals in construction, and the first winners have ...
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FeaturesUnder cover
Manufacturer Permanite Engineered Roofing Systems has formed an innovative partnership with a local authority to provide roofing for schools across the borough.
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FeaturesWhat to specify: schools
The latest possibilities to pore over for those tasked with the construction, refurbishment and outfitting of schools 鈥�
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FeaturesProcurement: Public sector projects
Public sector procurement methods are often criticised for excessive red tape, but on complex projects their effective use is vital to success. Simon Rawlinson of Davis Langdon investigates
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FeaturesSpiritual awakening
Mario Botta鈥檚 Swiss Mountain Oasis lifts body, mind and architecture to new levels
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FeaturesA marriage of true minds
The takeover of Adams Kara Taylor by White Young Green will suit both firms
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FeaturesThe abdication
Here is Richard Rogers, flanked by his heirs apparent: Ivan Harbour, on the right, and Graham Stirk. But when will the great man go? What will his successors do when he does? And in the meantime, can they stop Marco Goldschmied鈥檚 legal actions taking away their offices? Martin Spring investigates ...
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FeaturesWho calls the shots?
Main contractors and specialists are engaged in a struggle to seize power in the construction industry. Who will come out on top? Katie Puckett reports from ringside
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FeaturesDream house Down Under
When Paul and Jaki Halliday decided to leave London鈥檚 traffic-clogged rat鈥檚 maze for the hills of New South Wales, they celebrated by commissioning their ideal home. Martin Spring explains how their compatriot, Alan Higgs, designed it
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Features2012鈥檚 team players
These are the top 15 people at the ODA and its partner CLM who will make the London Games happen. Katie Puckett asked each of them what their biggest challenges will be...
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FeaturesLet the Games begin 鈥�
For David Higgins, the man in charge of delivering the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, the clock is ticking. Katie Puckett talks to him about how he鈥檚 keeping the programme on track and overleaf reveals the plans for the venues
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FeaturesBlazing a green trail
London won the 2012 Games, in part, due to its commitment to making them an environmentally sustainable event. So how does the ODA plan to deliver its promise? Vikki Miller put the question to the head of sustainability Paula Hirst
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Features鈥淥nce in a while you pinch yourself and realise how lucky you are to be working on such a great project 鈥︹��
For construction professionals 2012 is a once-in-a-career opportunity. Katie Puckett talks to three of the fortunate ones about the thrill of masterplanning the Lower Lea Valley, tunnelling power lines and decontaminating land
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FeaturesThe land of opportunity
Poisoned by gasworks and left derelict, the Lower Lea Valley is crying out for regeneration. But before that happens one of the biggest compulsory purchase orders in history has to be given the nod. Mark Leftly reports on how this unprecedented land deal is taking shape
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FeaturesHow will this man make the Games safe for workers?
By enforcing a zero tolerance policy on sloppy practices. So if contractors wish to win work they鈥檒l first have to acquaint themselves with Lawrence Waterman and his exceptionally high standards.
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FeaturesPutting Stratford on the map
The 拢4bn redevelopment of Stratford City was always going to be big, but when London won the Games last year it ballooned. By 2012 the two projects, which are now inextricably linked, will have created an urban centre with transport links to rival Waterloo. Mark Leftly reports on the transformation ...
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FeaturesEastern promise
We all know London will benefit from the 2012 Games, but the ripple effect is expected to reach miles out towards the east. David Blackman looks at the possibilities for this neglected area known as the Thames Gateway
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FeaturesPeters plan
He鈥檚 long been one of construction鈥檚 enthusiastic modernisers, but now the London Games has spurred Peter Rogers to redouble his efforts. In fact he and his 2012 task group have come up with a 12-point manifesto for change
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Carillion captures the flag with 拢200m of army work
Contractor also allies with Balfour Beatty to win East London line scheme