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FeaturesU2鈥檚 Dublin tower hits bum note
The 100 m building is turning heads but the group鈥檚 commitment is in question
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FeaturesAnd fireland was ablaze
As an appetiser for our focus on the Irish economy, here鈥檚 a digital picture of the Republic. And as this view over O鈥機onnell Bridge in Dublin illustrates, Ireland has gone from a poor, rural country best known for things that don鈥檛 really exist (leprechauns, Blarney stones) into an economic powerhouse. ...
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FeaturesWarming to it
Geothermal energy 鈥� With the construction industry on the lookout for sustainable energy sources, geothermal energy is increasingly becoming the preferred option on projects
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Why not work in ... Dublin?
Robert Smith, managing director of Hays Construction & Property, reports on the latest employment trends in Ireland鈥檚 capital.
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FeaturesDr Feelgood
Northern Ireland is spending 拢2.7bn on hospitals. But it鈥檚 not just the cash that has British firms interested. It鈥檚 Health Estates boss John Cole and his fervent belief that good design makes sick people better.
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FeaturesProcurement: Construction management
Even in these risk-averse days, some hands-on clients still prefer the construction management route. But would more schemes benefit from the CM approach? And how should clients organise themselves to get the best results?
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FeaturesHow good are extranets?
It may seem that project extranets are an accepted part of project best practice, but not everyone鈥檚 using them and not everyone likes them. Sonia Soltani weighs up the pros and cons
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FeaturesNow we understand
The simple aim of persuading every member of a project team to use the same format for documents can have a huge effect on time and morale.
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Defence contract gives Carillion a fighting chance
A 拢95m Ministry of Defence work brings contractor back from the cold
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FeaturesConfessions of an impatient introvert
Galliford Try may be a bit of an odd shape for a listed company, but it鈥檚 going like a bomb, and those who know such things reckon it鈥檚 bound for greatness. Angela Monaghan met Greg Fitzgerald, the quiet man who鈥檚 driving with his foot on the floor
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FeaturesDanger in a strange land
Poles have streamed into the UK since their homeland joined the European Union. Many have found a good living, but others have lost their lives. Mark Leftly reports on what鈥檚 going wrong
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FeaturesWho鈥檚 in charge now?
鈥� or, how a group of bright young staff members at cost consultant Davis Langdon found themselves teaching the old board new tricks.
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A late blossoming
After a steep drop in activity back in the spring, the main economic indicators show that construction activity sprang back in June. Experian Business Strategies fills in the details
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FeaturesThis way to the money, ladies and gentlemen
Clients in the hotel sector have more than 拢2bn to spend in the next three years, and they鈥檙e desperate to find firms to give it to. Katie Puckett explains how you can help them
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FeaturesCost model: Social housing
Our series on projects worth less than 拢1m returns with an in-depth look at affordable homes. Max Wilkes of Davis Langdon explains what kinds of schemes the Housing Corporation wants for its money, and breaks down the costs
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FeaturesThree men and their boats
With just a month until the Little Britain Challenge Cup gets under way, Katie Puckett meets three industry amphibians who鈥檝e found true love off the coast of England
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FeaturesMultiplex vs WNSL: The squeeze is on 鈥�
As Wembley鈥檚 contractor and client take their first steps towards the Technology and Construction Court, Sarah Richardson analyses what the parties are claiming, and what it means for the stadium
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FeaturesSpecialist costs: Retail fit-out
Retail fit-out offers repeated high volumes of work as well as high-end one-off projects. Neal Kalita of Davis Langdon outlines the particular demands of high street fit-outs, details the procurement and project management issues and breaks down the refurbishment costs