More Focus – Page 172
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FeaturesCareers in sustainability: Pioneers of the eco economy
Behind initiatives such as the London 2012 legacy and the Regeneration Project lies a fundamental rethinking of the way that society and economic systems need to work. And that’s going to need an entirely re-skilled construction industry
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FeaturesJohn Woodman, Malcolm Hollis: 'There is a lot of money out there'
For someone who says his career was defined by the last recession, John Woodman is feeling surprisingly upbeat about our current predicament. The Malcolm Hollis senior partner explains all to Emily Wright
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FeaturesShutting the door on danger
Only 5% of electric gates meet safety guidelines - a shocking fact that goes some way towards explaining why they have caused two deaths and four accidents since 2010. With increasing numbers of these security devices being installed every day, it is time the industry woke up to the risks ...
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FeaturesSpecial projects: Cutty Sark - the crystal ship
The world’s last surviving tea clipper has risen again - not just restored, but dramatically suspended in a vast diagrid glass canopy. Ike Ijeh looks around - and underneath - Grimshaw Architects’ impressive renovation
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FeaturesHonours for Sir John at Building Awards 2012
Watch Olympic Delivery Authority chairman Sir John Armitt collect his construction industry ‘gold’
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FeaturesFrom London to Rio: Opportunities ahead of 2016 Olympics
For firms fresh from the successful delivery of the London Olympics, there is one obvious next port of call. Emily Wright and Anna Reynolds take a closer look at the opportunities available ahead of Rio 2016
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FeaturesHousing ventilation: Bit of an air con
In the race to build ever more airtight homes, it appears that housebuilders are sacrificing air quality, with some 95% of new dwellings failing Part F ventilation standards
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FeaturesSpecial report: M&E on BIM
Mott MacDonald has set itself a tough 2013 deadline for using BIM on all its projects, so it simulated a sports venue project to test out its skills
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FeaturesSpecial report: M&E in retail
With seven of last year’s top 10 BREEAM-rated retail stores to its name and its first energy centre about to open, the John Lewis Partnership is setting the pace when it comes to carbon-free shopping
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Spring hasn’t sprung
Fears over the eurozone crisis may be subsiding, but construction is still in for a miserable year, with £5.4bn less work than 2011
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FeaturesRio 2016 interview: 'We need to be doing the same things in Brazil'
London 2012 has provided a great example for Rio 2016 to follow, Brazilian construction leader Paulo Safady Simão tells Emily Wright - and that’s why Rio 2016 wants to return the favour, providing plenty of Olympics work for UK firms
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FeaturesThe Olympics: After the party's over
This year’s Olympics will not be the first time that London has hosted a global event of historic proportions, but what were the legacies of our previous efforts? Ike Ijeh tells a tale of grand museums, hallowed turfs and mass installation public toilets …
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FeaturesWorking in Asia: Rush to the East
Suddenly Asia is the place to be - witness Arcadis’ dramatic expansion into the area with its purchase of Davis Langdon & Seah last week. But with so many players moving into the market, what can they do to ensure they survive? Iain Withers reports
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012 Personality of the Year: Sir John Armitt
ODA bosses grab accolade for second year on the run
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012 Sustainable Project of the year: Brockholes Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, Preston
Many schemes came forward to boast their green credentials - but Adam Khan and Max Fordham’s stunning nature reserve visitor centre was the clear winner
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012: Specialist Contractor of the year: Vector Foiltec
Vector Foiltec comes out on top this year thanks to its impressive ability to export its services and patented products abroad to very profitable effect
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012 Public Building Project of the Year: Stanton Williams
Central St Martins Kings Cross Campus leads where others follow
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012 Project/Construction Management Firm of the year: Mace
Impressive overseas development, wins on Hinkley Point and the Olympic park and a 10.2% increase in profit contributed to Mace clinching the top spot in this category
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2012 Manufacturer of the year: Eurocell
According to judges Eurocell sets ‘an example for others to follow’. Investment in its PVC-U recycling facility paid off and the firm can now process up to 12,000 window frames per week