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FeaturesMarket forecast: Back in demand
The upturn in industry fortunes - which some predict will continue until 2017 - is being reflected in notable rises in tender prices, building costs, and pressure on resources
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FeaturesCladding for the private rental sector
Could fundamental changes to the cladding industry be the key to providing cost-effective, high-quality private rental accommodation?
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FeaturesThe truth about spending on flood protection
The government claims that flood protection spending is rising, but as the UK towels itself off after yet another deluge, the public is understandably sceptical. So what鈥檚 the real story?
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FeaturesA splash of colour
Dulux Trade Contract Partnership鈥檚 debate saw speakers from the design and architectural world talk about how colour brings projects to life. Ike Ijeh finds out more
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FeaturesTop 150 European Contractors 2014: Channel hoppers
The return to growth of the UK construction market has prompted some envious glances from mainland Europe, so should UK firms steel themselves for an influx of continental rivals? Plus find out this year鈥檚 Top 150 European contractors and manufacturers
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Features黑洞社区 intelligence: Q3 2013
It鈥檚 time to celebrate (cautiously), as data from Experian Economics shows that construction activity in Q3 2013 was the greatest since 2011 and the UK GDP growth looks sustainable as well
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FeaturesInterview: Lee Polisano
Lee Polisano鈥檚 high-profile departure from KPF at the height of his success seemed a daring decision. But nearly five years on, and with big projects and cash coming in, he鈥檚 actually rather happy
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FeaturesSuch stuff as dreams are made on: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Seventeen years after the reconstruction of Shakespeare鈥檚 Globe, the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse completes the vision in dazzling style
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FeaturesTracker: November 2013
The construction activity indicator climbed eight points to hit its highest figure since June 2007, with activity rising in all three sectors.
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Features黑洞社区's Agenda 15 campaign
The UK goes to the polls on 7 May 2015, but political parties will be forming their policies from now. So it is the time for the construction industry to tell the politicians what it needs to be able to thrive
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FeaturesJohn Armitt: 鈥楤lackouts would be the best possible thing that could happen鈥�
John Armitt says the UK is 鈥榗lose to crisis鈥� on the development of major infrastructure. So no wonder he thinks something radical is called for - and taking party politics out of big infrastructure decisions is just the start.
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FeaturesDulux Trade Most Trusted Contractor Painter Award 2013
Top prize in the 2013 Dulux Trade Most Trusted Contractor Painter Awards goes to Kenny Halsall, supervisor painter at Bagnalls
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FeaturesCountry focus: The Netherlands
The Netherlands is one of Europe鈥檚 great trading nations but the slowdown in the eurozone has hit the economy hard. Ted Peek of Arcadis and Magda Skalska-Burgess of EC Harris review prospects for the Dutch construction market
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FeaturesCenter Parcs: The place beyond the pines
Center Parcs鈥� 拢250m resort will cater for 4,000 visitors in a forest in the green belt just outside Milton Keynes. So how do you build a self-sufficient small town in the middle of a wood? And get permission to do it?
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FeaturesPredictions for construction in 2014
Set after set of positive data means construction may finally dare to be optimistic. We look to the skies to predict what 2014 may have in store
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FeaturesCostain secures 拢750m of work for 2014
Chief executive Andrew Wyllie says focus on 鈥渂lue chip鈥� customers is yielding results
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FeaturesWhat to specify: Roofing products
The sky鈥檚 the limit for ingenious roofing solutions, whether it be for use on grade II-listed buildings or shopping centres in Milton Keynes
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FeaturesConstruction and immigration: Have your say
With the immigration debate raging, 黑洞社区 wants to hear the views of the construction sector on the issue
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FeaturesA look at 2014: Sean Wickens, NG Bailey
The group business development director at NG Bailey on 2014, the economic recovery, and government policy
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FeaturesA look at 2014: Steve Beechey, Wates
The group investment director at Wates on how he feels the economic recovery will look for 2014.