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FeaturesFor whom the (school) bell tolls
Political scandal, organisational muddle and diminishing funds are threatening to kill off Tony Blair's cherished city academies. George Hay looks at what went wrong, and whether lessons can be learned in time to save them
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Flight path to Cairo
Maurice Rosario enjoys the culture and lifestyle in Cairo but having lived abroad for years he finds it increasingly difficult to define home.
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FeaturesThe evolution of OSC
Off-site construction has come a long way since the 1960s - but particularly in the past 10 years, as these case studies demonstrate 鈥�
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FeaturesSustainability
This week's energy-efficient, environmentally responsible Specifier takes in the latest green products, how much domestic wastewater treatments costs and what to remember when complying with on-site renewable energy rules. Speaking of which, Sonia Soltani reports on these giant wind-harnessing solutions 鈥�
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Costs: Treatment of domestic wastewater
Anthony Waterman of Sense Cost Consultancy considers the respective benefits of two recent innovations in the treatment of domestic wastewater in small and rural communities
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FeaturesWhat's in your package?
Perks, not pay, have become consultants' secret weapon in the battle to attract and retain staff. And gym memberships won't cut it any more. Bosses are giving away anything from bike loans to lifestyle management services as salary rises stagnate
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FeaturesThe fast and the furious
Alain de Botton (right) discusses his new book on design with philosopher Robert Adam.
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好色先生TV intelligence Q4 2005: A bump in the road
The longest period of growth since the 60s finally ended, with output falling in 2005 for the first time in 11 years. But the fall was minimal and the outlook is still good
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Projects update: Health and safety
The latest round-up of changes and developments in health and safety, including what you need to know about noise pollution and why some asbestos is not as bad as we thought 鈥�
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FeaturesWho's in charge here?
In December, Colin Harding wrote a column attacking CABE, the RIBA and the attitude of architects in general. Rab Bennetts then delivered a counterblast against 鈥榯he most prejudiced attitude to be found in any construction magazine'. Now read on 鈥�
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Upwards, not onwards
Experian Business Strategies' monthly snapshot of the industry shows that activity is still steadily growing - but that doesn't mean sectors are confident about future employment prospects 鈥�
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FeaturesWembley: the battle begins
As a landmark UK project, Wembley Stadium has been a disaster from the beginning. On the eve of the High Court battle between main contractor Multiplex and steel subcontractor Cleveland Bridge, we tell the story of the the biggest fiasco in UK construction's history.
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FeaturesJust the job
Young engineer Roger McLaughlin tells Sonia Soltani what he has learned on his many European travels
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FeaturesOil change
With oil reserves running low Robert Webb says there is yet another reason for business to take the issue of climate change seriously.
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FeaturesTriumph and Trophies
The best of the industry gathered at the Grosvenor House in London last Tuesday to celebrate the 12th annual 好色先生TV Awards, in a football-themed evening that was graced by such legends as Bob Wilson, Pat Jennings, John Motson and 1966 England World Cup players
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FeaturesWhy they pulled the plug on Curzon
Curzon was a fit-out contractor that had formed long-term relationships with blue-chip clients, was making a good and growing profit and was looking to double its turnover in a tricky market. So why on 7 March this year did its bank call in the receiver?
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Lead times
This quarter, Paul Dalton of Mace reports that a boost in orders has meant an increase in the lead times for some building supplies. Also, Jonathan Kaye of Gardiner & Theobald takes a close look at building management systems