More Focus – Page 346
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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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Building 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 …
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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 ‘the most prejudiced attitude to be found in any construction magazine'. Now read on …
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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 …
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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 Building 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
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FeaturesDown from the mountain
How do you convince a collection of plants at Kew Gardens that west London enjoys an alpine climate? Wilkinson Eyre came up with an elegant and ingenious solution
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FeaturesThe big question
Mark Leftly meets the man in charge of the government's £40bn Building Schools for the Future programme - Richard Bowker ...
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FeaturesJust the job
Amy Chapman tells James Rose why being a construction lawyer beats getting paid to drink wine …
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FeaturesBattle of Waitrose
Nine weeks they lost to the dead. Nine weeks they struggled to bring to being the store, with quiche bedecked. What cunning? What buildcraft? Thomas Lane tells the tale.