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FeaturesJust the job
Angus Robertson tells Sonia Soltani how he followed his heart to the city that never sleeps
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FeaturesThe technology and beauty of aircraft
A sleek building in the shape of a boomerang, or more appropriately a pair of aircraft wings, has been opened at Farnborough airport in Hampshire.
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FeaturesWhere in the world?
From the salmon runs of British Columbia to the golf courses of Hong Kong, the white rum of Antigua to the jade green pastis of southern France 鈥� there's a whole world waiting for you. Hays Construction & Property and 好色先生TV's international salary guide helps you take off the blindfold ...
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FeaturesCost model: Business parks
Business parks are back, but this time they need to be sustainable and mixed-use. Neal Kalita of Davis Langdon examines how developers can meet the evolving needs of planners and occupiers without breaking the bank
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FeaturesLet's see how they got on
Back in February, 好色先生TV challenged three industry figures to repent their sins and adopt low carbon lifestyles. One hundred days later, Katie Puckett gathered them together to find out how they coped - and finds that things aren't going quite to plan.
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Cost update: June 2006
In this quarter's focus on the costs of industry materials and labour, Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon reports on the impact of record global commodity prices
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FeaturesThe only way is up
Berkeley First had a mere 21 months to house 1000 students and key workers on a tight west London site. There was just one solution: the tallest modular construction the UK has ever seen. Sonia Soltani found out how it was built
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A quick recovery
After March's nosedive, Experian Business Strategies reports that construction activity is now back up and running - plus why civils are enjoying the most growth but employment prospects are falling
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FeaturesWhy not work in 鈥� Edinburgh
Scotland's capital is going to be a boom town for at least 10 years, according to Robert Smith of Hays Construction & Property
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FeaturesGunning for glory
At least one world-class football stadium in London is on schedule, on budget, and in time to stage its first match 鈥� 1-0 to the Arsenal
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FeaturesShouldn't you be at work?
Will Mr Jerk be able to provide enough Trinidadian food for everybody at Reid Architecture? Will the Scott Brownrigg beer keg be big enough? Will Lord Foster 鈥榙o the Crouch'? With the answers to these questions and many more besides, George Hay presents a definitive guide to World Cup office ...
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FeaturesOSC Think tank - The challenge ahead
Ten of the leading experts and exponents of off-site construction gathered in Birmingham last month to debate the 10 key issues facing the more widespread adoption of the techniques that can revolutionise the building industry. The topics debated were: cultural change, product innovation, globalisation, industry collaboration, mass customisation, capacity, education, ...
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FeaturesRoofing
This spectacular, undulating glass roof is about to be slung over Bristol's Broadmead shopping centre. Sonia Soltani finds out how it will revitalise the long-neglected site and be one in the eye for its rival outside the city. It also kicks off our eight-page focus on roofing products and prices
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Costs: Liquid roof waterproofing systems
Liquid roof waterproofing systems offer a versatile range of options. Peter Mayer of 好色先生TV LifePlans reviews these and their whole life costs