All Editorial articles – Page 2
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NewsContractor picked for Brit-designed Qatar World Cup venue
Indian builder Larsen Toubro due to finish work in 2019
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NewsRio Olympics velodrome builder loses job
Rio builder files for bankruptcy protection as scheme battles to finish in time for games’ opening
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NewsHeseltine reveals task force set to revive Thames Gateway
Former deputy prime minister calls on British construction to revive Thames Estuary development
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CommentHold that axe
The restructuring of construction roles could stall relations between the industry and government
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CommentAre new nuclear projects in trouble already?
The European Commission’s investigation into the government’s deal with EDF for electricity from its planned nuclear plant could have far-reaching consequences.
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CommentRoll on 2014
Statistics are showing the industry is finally starting to move on from five years of downturn and recession. Let’s hope it keeps the momentum up.
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NewsPeabody's 500-home Clapham scheme given the nod
Hawkins Brown-designed redevelopment of St John’s Hill estate approved by Wandsworth Council
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NewsCapita's Saudi shopping centre: Open all hours
Capita Symonds shopping centre in Saudi Arabia Capita Symonds has unveiled plans for a new shopping centre in Al- Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. The 1.3 million ft2 scheme will provide two anchor stores at either end of a three-level “24hr lifestyle street”. The project is due for ...
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FeaturesMcLaren factory: Driving force
White, pristine and streamlined – McLaren’s sports car production centre is like no factory you’ve ever seen. Ike Ijeh goes for a spin at the Foster-designed facility
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FeaturesUcatt: Out for the count?
In 2009 Alan Ritchie was voted leader of Ucatt - put there by 5.3% of its membership. But now the ballot has been ruled void and the union is having to spend its time appealing the decision and salvaging its reputation. How did it get into this mess?
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FeaturesThe Olympic stadium: Sprint finish
Functional, lean and tightly compact, the Olympic stadium has powered through the construction phase to be delivered early and under budget.
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NewsCPA warns on rising costs
2011 is shaping up to be a tough year as rising costs can not be passed on to customers
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FeaturesHigh velocity: The Olympic velodrome
Hopkins’ Olympic velodrome is the first 2012 venue to reach the finish line and the result is a dynamic statement of simplicity and elegance
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FeaturesHeat, Dust and opportunity in Iraq: Back to Basra
Improved security and oil-funded mega projects make Iraq a land of rising opportunity for British companies starved of contracts at home. That’s not to say working there is a picnic … Building reports from the country’s biggest construction site
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Transport review
Norman Baker, the Lib Dem’s transport minister, said the current review of capital spending on transport would ultimately lead to a higher priority for public transport projects as opposed to new road schemes.
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FeaturesKeep Taking The Tablets
Construction folk can barely contain their excitement at how Apple’s iPad is changing the way they build - and being able to show your mum the project you’re working on is only the start
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HCA to reveal Kerslake replacement within a week
The Homes and Communities Agency is likely to announce its new interim chief executive as early as next week, following the standing down of chief executive Sir Bob Kerslake earlier this month
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CommentHansom: Tough sells
The Conservative housing minister at the Lib Dem party conference, a strangely familiar ’iconic’ development in Dubai and a super-luxe London apartment with its own secret tunnel
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NewsISG opens five offices as it targets smaller jobs
ISG has opened five offices in the past nine months as part of its strategy to compete with regional businesses for smaller deals, writes Andrew Hankinson.