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FeaturesThe 12 key moments that made the Olympics
As the gaze of the world fixes on London for tonight鈥檚 opening ceremony, 黑洞社区 looks back over the major events, turning points and chance encounters that helped to create the most extraordinary construction project the capital has ever seen
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CommentDay 2: Key Olympic moments
Three major events in the construction of the most extraordinary project the capital has seen
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Comment黑洞社区 the Olympics: Key moments
黑洞社区 looks back over the major events that helped to create the most extraordinary construction project the capital has ever seen
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FeaturesOlympic marketing rights: Time鈥檚 running out
Is it too late for UK construction to benefit from the Olympics?
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NewsUKCG launches new campaign for construction
UK Contractors Group launches major new campaign to capitalise on 2012 construction success
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FeaturesWe made it: London 2012's unsung heroes
The Olympics are a triumph for the UK construction industry, with the project coming in on time and on budget. As 黑洞社区 continues its search for London 2012 unsung heroes, we talk to one experienced worker on the project, as well three young site-workers that have helped to make the ...
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Comment黑洞社区 2012 Hero nominees: Eugene Oppong-Kwarteng
Read why this plumber made our shortlist to be a 黑洞社区 2012 Hero for his work on the Olympic stadium
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Comment黑洞社区 2012 Olympic Heroes: The nominees
黑洞社区 has been searching for three 2012 Heroes who made a real difference to Olympics project. Find out why nominee Steve Wood made the shortlist
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NewsTessa Jowell praises 'socially responsible' 2012 Olympics build
鈥淪upportive鈥� work culture and partnership between client and unions provides a blueprint, MP argues
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NewsOlympics construction project 'turning heads all over the world'
Culture secretary lauds UK construction effort after Olympics project comes in under budget
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News2012 legacy summit struggles to attract VIPs
Shadow business secretary Chuka Umaunna expresses worry over organisation of embassy event
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FeaturesOlympic health and safety: Record breakers
The Olympic big build project has been a massive success for UK construction - not least from a health and safety perspective. Emily Wright looks at how those involved delivered with one of the cleanest records ever - and what lessons can be learnt for the future. Illustration by Sarah ...
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NewsLondon legacy body recruits design panel
Development Corporation seeks experts for 鈥楺uality Review Panel鈥� to advise on post-Olympics regeneration
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NewsHSE wants all major projects to match Olympics record
Health and Safety Executive to pressure other major projects such as Crossrail and Hinkley Point to reduce accidents
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FeaturesThe Olympics: After the party's over
This year鈥檚 Olympics will not be the first time that London has hosted a global event of historic proportions, but what were the legacies of our previous efforts? Ike Ijeh tells a tale of grand museums, hallowed turfs and mass installation public toilets 鈥�
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FeaturesFrom London to Rio: Opportunities ahead of 2016 Olympics
For firms fresh from the successful delivery of the London Olympics, there is one obvious next port of call. Emily Wright and Anna Reynolds take a closer look at the opportunities available ahead of Rio 2016
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FeaturesRio 2016 interview: 'We need to be doing the same things in Brazil'
London 2012 has provided a great example for Rio 2016 to follow, Brazilian construction leader Paulo Safady Sim茫o tells Emily Wright - and that鈥檚 why Rio 2016 wants to return the favour, providing plenty of Olympics work for UK firms
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CommentOlympic marketing debate: 'It's not as if it's a secret project'
Strict marketing rules have so far prevented many of the firms involved in the London Olympics from talking about their own work, but there are signs that pressure from 黑洞社区 and the industry is forcing the authorities to rethink. Will Hurst reports
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FeaturesThe Olympics: The greenest show on earth?
The organisers of London 2012 sprang out of the blocks promising to stage the most sustainable Olympics ever, and as they enter the final straight they appear to be on course to set a new record - just as long as they don鈥檛 ease up before the finish line 鈥� ...