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FeaturesYoung Architectural practice of the year
A dedicated practice with a 100% competition success rate and high client-satisfaction scores, David Morley stood head and shoulders above the competition in this Lafarge-sponsored award
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FeaturesSurveying practice of the year
It was a difficult decision, but Faithful & Gould's efforts to stay in touch with its clients while expanding around the world kept Franklin + Andrews off the top in this category, sponsored by Hays Montrose
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FeaturesMultidisciplinary practice of the year
All five shortlisted entrants impressed the judges in this Marshalls-sponsored category, but FaberMaunsell's commitment to its staff and clients made it stand out from the crowd
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FeaturesClient of the year
Manchester City CouncilStrong leadership and a commitment to design quality helped Manchester City Council rebuild after the devastating IRA bomb – and won it this Schüco International-sponsored category
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FeaturesMajor housebuilder of the year (More than 2000 homes)
Barratt Homes' financial performance, high level of output and emphasis on brownfield regeneration made it a clear winner in this category, sponsored by Marley
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FeaturesHousebuilder of the year (500-2000 homes)
A commitment to the government's urban regeneration agenda and a strong performance in the City secured McCarthy & Stone top spot in this Wavin-sponsored category
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FeaturesRegional housebuilder of the year (Fewer than 500 homes)
In this award, sponsored by British Gypsum, Suffolk-based Hopkins proved that getting involved with the local community and building on brownfield score points with the judges
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FeaturesSustainability award
The Peabody Trust is redefining sustainability on projects all over London, including its trailblazing BedZED village. Its achievements made it the clear winner of this Lafarge Cement UK-sponsored award
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FeaturesE-construction award
The winner of this Rockwool-sponsored award stood out thanks to its fast adoption of new technologies and willingness to put e-construction at the centre of its business strategy
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NewsCitex arm set for sale as Hong Kong market weakens
Citex looks to pull out of region as industry experts predict that downturn could lead to exodus of UK firms.
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Gleeson shake up axes 30 after £1.5m loss
Housebuilder halves regional offices and cuts jobs after making a loss for last six months of 2001.
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Don't you want me?
They have just turned in another bumper set of results, southern Britain doesn't have anything like enough homes and chief executives are shouting their successes from the rooftops. So why does the City still treat housebuilders like lepers?
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FeaturesDavid Mackay
The architect who played a key role in making Barcelona the best-designed city in Europe is not trying to bring the Catalan touch here. We already have it – all we need to add is great design, civic pride and public money.
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FeaturesWhatever happened to best value?
Two years ago, best value was meant to revolutionise local government procurement. Instead of tendering on the basis of cost alone, councils would get the deal that was best for them in the long run. But little seems to have changed.
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Poor Superman
Referees are supposed to be the superheroes in construction disputes. Now they're just as likely to be cast as persecutor – before turning into victim
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FeaturesAppointments
Contractors Sunbury on Thames-based Contrad Construction has appointed Andrew Clarke managing director.HousebuildersCongleton-based Dane Housing has appointed Danny Doherty commercial manager. He will head the property management department.ConsultantsCyril Sweett has appointed Patrick Murdock, formerly with Pricewaterhouse Coopers, to head the capital allowances team in London.Alan Palmer, previously with Fletcher Priest Architects, ...
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Arup: Terror victims must have hour to escape buildings
Summit on terrorism to be told that buildings must be designed to allow occupants 60 minutes to evacuate.
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Laing sells property arm to Kier for £40m
Deal clears the way for disposal of Holloway White Allom, Laing's last construction business.
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Suit yourself
You don't have to go bespoke to get a contract that suits. A nip here, a cut-and-paste clause there, can keep everyone happy. Just be careful with the scissors
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NewsEgan: government is a bad client and won't change
Speech to RICS describes state sector as slow, ineffective and "totally wedded to tendering".