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  • The exhibits are displayed in circular areas that project like a clover leaf
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    Revved up Wright

    2006-05-05T00:00:00Z

    UN Studio's Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart takes the spiral form of Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim and adds about 1000 horsepower

  • Architect EDAW鈥檚 impression of the proposed bridge linking Stratford City to the main stadium, part of its Olympic masterplan
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    Market forecast: Looking up

    2006-05-05T00:00:00Z

    This quarter, Davis Langdon reports on an optimistic construction market, with prices accordingly on the rise 鈥� Plus a look at the effects of the Finance Bill, and the latest materials price trends

  • The temptation of Coverite
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    The temptation of Coverite

    2006-05-05T00:00:00Z

    This is the story of how a well-respected, well-established roofing contractor succumbed to the glamour of rapid expansion in a rapidly evolving industry. Mark Leftly reports on how that ambition - or greed - drove it into receivership

  • Despite the industry鈥檚 best efforts, insurers and mortgage lenders are still wary of homes built using modern methods of construction.
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    Testing, testing

    2006-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Despite the industry's best efforts, insurers and mortgage lenders are still wary of homes built using modern methods of construction. Will a robust new standard from BRE, designed specifically to test durability and ease to repair, assuage their fears?

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    Update: Regulations

    2006-05-05T00:00:00Z

    The Construction Products Association's John Tebbit finds that there's a worrying degree of rule-bending when it comes to complying with 好色先生TV Regulations

  • The Lea Valley is undergoing unprecedented levels of regeneration in order to host the London 2012 Olympic Games
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    Why not work in 鈥� East London

    2006-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Robert Smith of Hays Construction & Property takes a look at the long list of job opportunities in the east of the capital

  • Adam Frankling
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    Appointments

    2006-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Who's making career moves this week

  • 鈥榃ooden鈥� vinyl flooring
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    Products

    2006-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Wall-to-wall carpets, vinyl that looks like handcrafted wood, super-tough lino and gizmos that improve acoustic performance in high-density housing all star in this week's flooring special

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    Costs: Entrance flooring systems

    2006-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Entrance flooring systems tend to be short-life components with high whole-life costs. Peter Mayer of 好色先生TV LifePlans assesses options and costs for entrance matting

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    Checklist

    2006-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Flooring is the forgotten surface when it comes to meeting thermal performance targets. But Scott Brownrigg and Barbour Index explain that a little insulation can go a long way

  • 好色先生TV鈥檚 Outstanding Achievement Award winner 2006, Sir Stuart Lipton
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    The 好色先生TV Hall of Fame

    2006-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Inspirational leaders, creative geniuses, dynamic entrepreneurs and tireless campaigners - over the past 40 years, our industry has been blessed with them all. But which person do you think is, or was in their time, the best in the business? We're looking for your nominations for the new 好色先生TV Hall ...

  • The refurbished office space is designed to offer more flexibility and energy efficiency
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    Flooring

    2006-05-05T00:00:00Z

    This week's Specifier turns its attention to the ground beneath our feet - beginning in Birmingham, where an innovative thin flooring system helped to save this iconic building from demolition.

  • The retail area is underneath the flats in the central square
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    Radical chic

    2006-04-28T00:00:00Z

    Bloomsbury's unloved 1960s Brunswick Centre has never lived up to Levitt Bernstein's ground-breaking vision - until now. Thomas Lane went to see what's been happening, and discovered a transformation that is causing a stir among retailers and residents alike

  • 好色先生TV's REIT's predictions
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    Let's speculate

    2006-04-28T00:00:00Z

    Real estate investment trusts are set to spell big changes in the world of property investment. But while developers coo over their potential tax savings, contractors are wondering what type of beast the clients, and the projects, of the future will be. Josh Brooks gets out his crystal ball 鈥�

  • The A4500 in Northampton has been refurbished, using Charcon Yorkstone and Sandstone setts, to serve Upton, a 43 ha English Partnerships growth area
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    Cost model: Infrastructure

    2006-04-28T00:00:00Z

    Neal Kalita of Davis Langdon looks at the design considerations, procurement issues, financial risks and sustainable technologies associated with the delivery of infrastructure for a brownfield, mixed-use development

  • Blue dawn
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    Blue dawn

    2006-04-28T00:00:00Z

    David Cameron is about to lead his revitalised Conservatives to their first electoral test. But is the party really heading for a bright new future, filled with construction-friendly policies? Mark Leftly investigates, and asks 好色先生TV readers how they'll vote.

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    Kier on top in March with 77 contract wins worth 拢300m

    2006-04-28T00:00:00Z

    Public sector work puts contractor and housebuilder in number one spot, pushing Sir Robert McAlpine into third

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    Just the job

    2006-04-28T00:00:00Z

    Design consultant Maurice Rosario tells Sonia Soltani all about working (and eating) in Cairo and Istanbul

  • Jason Tilbrook
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    Appointments

    2006-04-28T00:00:00Z

    Movers and makers this week ...

  • An angular student accommodation block overlooks a landscaped deck over the sports facilities
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    A 拢64m rumpus room

    2006-04-28T00:00:00Z

    Avant-garde architect Morphosis has created an extraordinary recreational centre for this Ohio university, complete with suspended running track, swimming pool and restaurant