All Features articles – Page 178

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    BIM: Cost vs benefits

    2016-05-24T12:14:00Z

    The industry is frequently told it must engage with building information modelling, but there is little information available on the cost versus benefit balance of integrating BIM into a construction project

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    What to specify: BIM

    2016-05-24T10:51:00Z

    The latest software tools and building products with BIM objects to help integrate data as part of the construction process featured in this week

  • Tate Modern extension, London, by Herzog and de Meuron
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    Tate expectations

    2016-05-23T13:00:00Z

    Herzog and de Meuron’s much-delayed extension of the Tate Modern saw the architect handed the rare opportunity of returning to a project having worked on the original

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    Steel Insight 16

    2016-05-20T16:57:00Z

    Read the latest Steel Insight digital supplement

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    Image of the week: Mind the step

    2016-05-20T06:00:00Z

    An installation designed by Dutch architect MVRDV

  • Qatar
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    Qatar: Heating up

    2016-05-20T06:00:00Z

    In the second of a two-part focus on Qatar, Ðǿմ«Ã½ looks at how easy is it for Western firms to access the construction opportunities in one of the richest countries in the world

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    Sketch of the week: Natal Parks Board heaquarters, South Africa

    2016-05-20T06:00:00Z

    This week’s sketch is by architect Karen Rainsford

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    This week in 2006

    2016-05-20T06:00:00Z

    22% of Britain’s energy was provided by 12 nuclear power stations, but all but three were set to be closed by 2020

  • Migrant construction workers in Doha - March 2013
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    Qatar: ‘The scrutiny will be on them’

    2016-05-19T06:00:00Z

    In the first of a two-part focus on Qatar, Ðǿմ«Ã½ reveals how, in the light of reports of abuse, huge efforts are being made to improve standards for migrant workers

  • European Council, Brussels, Belgium
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    Here’s looking at EU

    2016-05-18T06:00:00Z

    Ðǿմ«Ã½â€™s backing the campaign to remain in the EU, but that doesn’t stop architectural correspondent Ike Ijeh having mixed feelings about the standard of the administration’s architecture

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    Market forecast: Certain uncertainty

    2016-05-17T10:29:00Z

    Q1 sees the UK construction industry with a more uncertain outlook but it’s not all down to the EU referendum – there are a number of complex factors at play

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    What’s the hold up?

    2016-05-13T06:00:00Z

    Our roundtable of industry experts explores how those still dragging their heels can be persuaded to get on board with BIM

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    Sketch of the week: Egg, Dover Street Market

    2016-05-13T06:00:00Z

    This week’s sketch is by London studio Jonathan Tuckey Design

  • Sadiq Khan
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    Image of the week: First day at the office

    2016-05-13T06:00:00Z

    Sadiq Khan gets to work as the new mayor of London

  • David Attenborough Ðǿմ«Ã½ by Nicholas Hare Architects
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    David Attenborough Ðǿմ«Ã½: Second nature

    2016-05-13T06:00:00Z

    Nicholas Hare Architects’ refurbished David Attenborough Ðǿմ«Ã½ preserves the integrity of the original design while ensuring the radical remodelling works well for its new users

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    This week in 1996

    2016-05-13T06:00:00Z

    Ðǿմ«Ã½ evaluated the plans for a proposed Ferris wheel in central London

  • Joie De Vivre, a private residence in Oregon, features thermally broken Reynaers CS 68 windows
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    CPD 12 2016: Sustainable aluminium window systems

    2016-05-12T15:55:00Z

    High-performance windows are crucial to reducing the energy use of buildings. This CPD introduces key aspects of glazing and frame design, as well as the relevant standards and guidance. It is sponsored by Reynaers

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    Global city focus: Sydney

    2016-05-12T06:00:00Z

    Sydney has a strong government with clear plans and the financing to achieve growth. Ciara Walker and Stephen Taylor from Arcadis explore Sydney’s massive investment in infrastructure to reconnect and regenerate the city

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    Is the door still open on build to rent?

    2016-05-11T06:00:00Z

    Just when you thought the private rented sector was about to take off, along comes the chancellor and whacks a big tax on the purchase of homes for rent

  • Sadiq Khan
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    London’s new mayor: Yes, he Khan

    2016-05-10T15:09:00Z

    Sadiq Khan has the mother of all in-trays to contend with in his first months as London’s new mayor - everything from housing to Heathrow, Crossrail 2 to controversial planning decisions