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FeaturesHigh Speed 2.0
Move over, HS2. Dubai has plans to reduce the travel time from the emirate to neighbour Fujairah from two hours to just 10 minutes. And the Build Earth Live Hyperloop, a free 48-hour BIM competition created by Asite, is seeking the smartest minds and solutions for a new Hyperloop
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FeaturesUniversities: Losing the higher ground?
The university sector has provided a solid pipeline of work for construction over recent years, even in the doldrums of recession. But could demand around higher education fall following the UK vote to leave the EU?
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FeaturesGlasgow College: Tales from the riverbank
Caught between the River Clyde and the notorious Gorbals neighbourhood, Glasgow College鈥檚 new Riverside Campus attempts to engage with both as part of a new wave of regeneration across the city
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FeaturesTracker: July 2016
The construction activity index suggests workloads are contracting again, tender prices continue on a downward trend and a general pessimism clouds the employment prospects index
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Former flour mill
This week鈥檚 #buildingdoodle sketch is by Chris Robinson, one of the partners in Aldington Craig and Collinge
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FeaturesImage of the week: Now ready to depart?
Hoardings are due to come down on the rebuilt platforms 7 to 15 of London Bridge station this week
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FeaturesScotland Yard: Crime scene
In converting a 1930s police station into the Metropolitan Police鈥檚 new HQ, contractor Bam faced a difficult case. But noise reduction criteria, a cramped site and a high level of security were no match for Bam鈥檚 trusty team
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FeaturesThis week in 1996
星空传媒 gives advice on the best networking events to be seen at throughout the year
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FeaturesInterview: NG Bailey's David Hurcomb
David Hurcomb talks to 星空传媒 on why he鈥檚 not fazed by the last-minute delay to go ahead with Hinkley, how the UK needs to get on with Heathrow expansion and the virtues of working for a privately owned company
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FeaturesContractors' interims: Grave new world
After the shock Brexit referendum result, contractors have found themselves wondering how to adapt to survive in the renewed climate of economic uncertainty
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FeaturesMarket review: Get comfortable
Despite Brexit causing an unwelcome stir, the total level of output is now comfortably above its pre-recession peak
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FeaturesProcurement update: Uncertain markets
With the emergent challenges of Brexit, how can the industry drive improved innovation, productivity and value for money through commercially responsible procurement?
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FeaturesAirport towers: A fond farewell? Part 2
With the possibility that airport control towers may become obsolete, our architectural correspondent continues his look at some of the more interesting examples
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FeaturesAmbitious Keltbray sees Dunne deal as game changer
Contractor broadens reach with concrete frame work
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FeaturesAirport towers: A fond farewell? Part 1
With the possibility that airport control towers may become obsolete, our architectural correspondent looks at some of the more interesting examples of this aviation mainstay
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FeaturesLet's love industrial estates
The changing nature of manufacturing and enterprise means we need to unlock many sites in our cities, integrating industrial estates with surrounding neighbourhoods
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FeaturesA smart move
Today鈥檚 retirees enjoy incomes higher than their 20-something counterparts and many are sitting on large family homes. No wonder investors have their eye on the UK鈥檚 retirement market
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FeaturesThe new grand tour of Europe
Where鈥檚 a EU-positive culture vulture to go this summer for a lingering look at all the architectural gems the Continent has to offer? Some industry experts suggest an itinerary 鈥�
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FeaturesImage of the week: Dancing on the edge
Performers at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games
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FeaturesSir Robert McAlpine: The hollow crown?
Family firm Sir Robert McAlpine is once again without a boss. So, what happened, and can things be different for the next person to take the job?