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    It makes you sick...

    2003-07-11T00:00:00Z

    鈥� to discover that many firms are turning a blind eye to the serious long-term health risks that their workers are being exposed to. We diagnose the problems.

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    David Ridley

    2003-07-11T00:00:00Z

    He's almost 60 and he's spent 30 years turning Faithful & Gould from a local into a global firm, so you might think he'd be ready to take on something really difficult. And you'd not be wrong 鈥�

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    Know your data

    2003-07-11T00:00:00Z

    What does your record say about you? Michael Archer of solicitor Beale & Company explains your rights of access to information held by your employer

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    Lifetime costs: renders

    2003-07-11T00:00:00Z

    With so many render options out there, how do you choose the one you need? Peter Mayer of 星空传媒 Performance Group examines the key issues and outlines the whole-life costs of three alternatives

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    The well-tempered construction worker

    2003-07-11T00:00:00Z

    A case of wine goes to Gerald Cole for his very funny account of the future site worker

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    Checklist

    2003-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Specifying cladding and curtain walling means considering different materials and installation methods. Richard Teale of NBS helps out

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    Copthorn's Challenge

    2003-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Many buyers will think orange render and thatched roofs go together like bacon and hot strawberry jam. In fact, a developer has shown that they make for bold styling 鈥� but why risk using it on a mass-market development?

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    Empire building

    2003-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Wilkinson Eyre Architects took a rundown 1960s tower and gave its graceful curves a slick makeover, capped off with a revolving restaurant for a touch of Bond-like glamour

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    Why are architects so sexist?

    2003-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Architects stand accused of a 'disgusting' degree of sexism 鈥� not least by their own institute. We find out why the RIBA's blown the whistle 鈥� and how it plans to tackle the problem

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    Appointments

    2003-07-09T10:49:00Z

    Movers and shakers this week.

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    Watching the waste

    2003-07-04T00:00:00Z

    Rubbish is the latest and the sexiest building material, according to this 拢100m recycling plant-cum-theme park on the island of Majorca

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    Transformers

    2003-07-04T00:00:00Z

    We report on the debate within the profession

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    Virtual success

    2003-07-04T00:00:00Z

    David Bentley of NetConstruct wonders if companies know why they have websites

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    Players on the terrace

    2003-07-04T00:00:00Z

    A record number of MPs and the industry's top brass attended 星空传媒's annual reception on the House of Commons terrace, where they heard a controversial speech by Peter Rogers.

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    Output

    2003-07-04T00:00:00Z

    In the first quarter of 2003, construction output experienced a mixed bag of growth and decline, suggesting that growth will continue this year, though not at the rate that was enjoyed in 2002

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    Regional output

    2003-07-04T00:00:00Z

    Almost all regions made improvements on the previous year, with Wales and the North-east looking the healthiest climbers. The West Midlands took the longest slide

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    Orders

    2003-07-04T00:00:00Z

    In the first quarter of 2003, total orders were down on 2002 but remained close to the historically high levels that defined last year. Public housing and infrastructure were the best performers

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    Job priorities

    2003-07-04T00:00:00Z

    Money makes the world go round 鈥� even construction employers know that. But if they think lucre's all that matters to today's job applicants, they should think again 鈥�

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    Good for nothing?

    2003-07-04T00:00:00Z

    George Ferguson is right about tackling architecture at its training roots. Currently, UK students undergo a course that is so unrealistic, many practices won't hire them

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    George Ferguson

    2003-07-04T00:00:00Z

    Don't be fooled by the crimson trousers: RIBA president-elect George Ferguson is deadly serious about advancing architects' interests. We met the seasoned campaigner, entrepreneur and, er, fashion icon.