More Focus – Page 156
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Turkey: Gateway to the East
How can UK firms get a slice of the action in Turkey when the local firms are so good?
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The tracker: The pain continues
Despite bad weather in January, construction activity levels went into positive territory. But, according to Experian Economics, any gains at the start of the year will be lost in the coming months
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Coventry University: The £60m prospectus
Arup Associates’ Coventry University Engineering and Computing Ðǿմ«Ã½ boasts a cryogenic magnet, air traffic control suite and Harrier jump jet
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Calmer waters: Dave Sheridan of Keepmoat
Keepmoat has had a choppy 12 months since its merger with Apollo. But new boss Dave Sheridan is confident that the wind is changing
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50 stars of sustainability: M to S
Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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50 stars of sustainability: S to V
Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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Sir Terry Leahy: The Other Side of the Checkout
Sir Terry Leahy was one of the industry’s toughest clients as boss of Tesco. Now he’s become an investor in green building technology - and he wants your business
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The HCA: 'It's time to deliver'
Does the appointment of new chief executive Andy Rose end a period of uncertainty for the HCA?
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50 stars of sustainability: J to L
Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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Care homes: The new way to get old
According to a Dutch idea, older people need on-site restaurants, bars, village squares and beauty parlours. Is the UK is ready for a revolution in care home design?
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Cost update Q4 2012
Ðǿմ«Ã½ costs rose at the end of the year due largely to a change in holiday pay rules, but material prices remain steady. Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company reports
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50 stars of sustainability: D to J
Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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50 stars of sustainability: A to D
Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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You are now entering Ecobuild
Joanna Lumley, the Waste Totem, the Zero Bills home, the return of the Ecobuild Arena and other highlights from this year’s show
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Sustainable and irresistible
Not only is beautiful design compatible with sustainability, it can be integral to it. Ike Ijeh offers four eye-catching examples
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Adapting to climate change
Some climate change is now inevitable. But are we doing enough to adapt building designs to our uncertain future?
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Launch zone
Some of the new products on display at Ecobuild, from ceramic flooring, via sanitary and ventilation solutions, to the latest roofing systems
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Sustainable Project of the Year
Eight buildings are competing for the title of Sustainable Project of the Year in the 2013 Ðǿմ«Ã½ Awards. Here’s this year’s shortlist
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Another jewel in the Crown: Alastair Smart
The Crown Estate is that rare thing: a public body steeped in history that is at the same time a highly efficient profit-making machine. Alastair Smart is its head of development
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Cost model: Performing arts buildings
Venues for the performing arts are complex, high risk and very much in the public eye. Simon Downing of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company sets out the design and construction considerations and the impact these all have on the total project cost