More Focus – Page 93
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Sustainability Project of the Year shortlist
The ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Awards shortlist for Sustainability Project of the Year highlights some exceptional schemes that have innovation at their core and keep a responsible eye on the future. Ike Ijeh takes a sneak peek
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Cost model: Mixed use
Shifting economic and social conditions mean developers are increasingly pursuing mixed use schemes but different use classes on a project can cause complications
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How the Great Fire shaped modern London
On the 350th anniversary of the fire’s close, Ike Ijeh shows how the disaster heralded enormous changes for architecture and urbanism despite the sidelining of Wren’s grand plan
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV new schools: Between a rock and a hard place
Some 3.3 million secondary school places will be needed by 2024 -Â a 20% increase on today - but how will the demand be met?
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Universities: Losing the higher ground?
The university sector has provided a solid pipeline of work for construction over recent years, even in the doldrums of recession. But could demand around higher education fall following the UK vote to leave the EU?
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Glasgow College: Tales from the riverbank
Caught between the River Clyde and the notorious Gorbals neighbourhood, Glasgow College’s new Riverside Campus attempts to engage with both as part of a new wave of regeneration across the city
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Tracker: July 2016
The construction activity index suggests workloads are contracting again, tender prices continue on a downward trend and a general pessimism clouds the employment prospects index
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Scotland Yard: Crime scene
In converting a 1930s police station into the Metropolitan Police’s new HQ, contractor Bam faced a difficult case. But noise reduction criteria, a cramped site and a high level of security were no match for Bam’s trusty team
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Interview: NG Bailey's David Hurcomb
David Hurcomb talks to ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV on why he’s not fazed by the last-minute delay to go ahead with Hinkley, how the UK needs to get on with Heathrow expansion and the virtues of working for a privately owned company
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Contractors' interims: Grave new world
After the shock Brexit referendum result, contractors have found themselves wondering how to adapt to survive in the renewed climate of economic uncertainty
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Market review: Get comfortable
Despite Brexit causing an unwelcome stir, the total level of output is now comfortably above its pre-recession peak
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Procurement update: Uncertain markets
With the emergent challenges of Brexit, how can the industry drive improved innovation, productivity and value for money through commercially responsible procurement?
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Airport towers: A fond farewell? Part 2
With the possibility that airport control towers may become obsolete, our architectural correspondent continues his look at some of the more interesting examples
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Ambitious Keltbray sees Dunne deal as game changer
Contractor broadens reach with concrete frame work
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Airport towers: A fond farewell? Part 1
With the possibility that airport control towers may become obsolete, our architectural correspondent looks at some of the more interesting examples of this aviation mainstay
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Let's love industrial estates
The changing nature of manufacturing and enterprise means we need to unlock many sites in our cities, integrating industrial estates with surrounding neighbourhoods
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Sir Robert McAlpine: The hollow crown?
Family firm Sir Robert McAlpine is once again without a boss. So, what happened, and can things be different for the next person to take the job?
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The new grand tour of Europe
Where’s a EU-positive culture vulture to go this summer for a lingering look at all the architectural gems the Continent has to offer? Some industry experts suggest an itinerary …
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Baylis Old School: Brute strength
While many brutalist schools are being knocked down, one in south London is making a virtue of its architectural heritage and converting into housing. Photographs by Edmund Sumner
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What to specify: Residential
This week One Lusty Gaze gets a soil and waste system, Orchard Village receives aluminium curtain walling and Hansgrohe releases its chrome plated overhead shower