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ADR stages dramatic comeback
In a function room at the Globe Theatre in London, people are drinking champagne and discussing the play. But this was a drama with a difference: these people are all construction professionals, and they have just been to what amounts to a seminar on mediation, organised by solicitor Campbell Hooper.Another ...
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Solutions R us
Building talks to Karen Gough, the new president of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
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It's a wrap
It's almost finished. The vast bulk of the 660 steel-grey panels making up the facade of the GLA headquarters are in place, but the unusual shape of the building has brought unique challenges for the cladding specialists.
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Bronzed god
The team building the world's largest statue found designing the cladding a particular challenge. Still, nothing that creating a virtual computer model, building a bespoke foundry and predicting the weather in a thousand years' time couldn't overcome.
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The brick revolution
A brick system that triples the speed of wall construction and does away with the need for a skilled bricklayer, saving both time and money? It could shake the industry to its foundations.
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Learning curves
Tom Barker Curved design is sexy design. Unfortunately, it's so pricey that it may also be doomed design. Now, a new idea from a young engineer may change all that …
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Dear Robert
More of your careers problems solved by Robert Smith of recruitment consultant Hays Montrose. This month, QS career options and help for those in need
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Appointments
ContractorsMansell has appointed Patrick Scannell, formerly of Bryant, group finance director. HousebuildersChristine Tiernan (right) has been promoted to sales and marketing director of Laing Homes Thames Valley.Westbury Homes has appointed Steve Baker land manager. Antony Rowan has been promoted to assistant land manager.Bristol-based Edward Ware Homes has appointed Peter Webb, ...
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How to survive a merger
The past year has seen construction swept by mergers and takeovers. If it happens to you, what are your rights – and how can you hold on to your job?
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Confidence tricks
Do you come out in a cold sweat at the prospect of a job interview or taking on a big project? If so, you're lacking confidence. But Wendy Bristow has good news for you: it happens to everyone, and it's easier to beat than you think
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A Course! A Course! My kingdom for a course!
Training doesn't mean sitting in front of a flipchart any more. A new generation of courses is aimed at unleashing your creativity – and that could mean stepping into Julius Caesar's sandals and treading the boards at the Globe Theatre.
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The Building/ Hays Montrose careers survey
Architects may be starting to feel the seeping chill of recession, but this year's Building/Hays Montrose Careers survey depicts an industry that's still confident – and desperate for skilled employees.
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Eight steps to a new job
So things aren't so hot. You hate the commute, the coffee tastes lousy and more importantly you're worried that your career is in a rut. It may be time to move on – this step-by-step guide will help you on your way.
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The search for answers
The industry was this week grappling with the implications for the future design of tall buildings after the horrific terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.
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Bovis team survives tower catastrophe
Contractor's team scrambles to safety as firms struggle with aftermath of disaster.
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Government reviews future of English Partnerships
Role of regeneration body under the spotlight as Regional Development Agencies' power expands.
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Skyscrapers face uncertain future
This week's acts of terrorism in the USA could hit the development of tall buildings in the UK.
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Life and death of a world landmark
When they were completed in 1973, the two towers of the World Trade Center were the world's tallest buildings.