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FeaturesThe 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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FeaturesCoventry University: The 拢60m prospectus
Arup Associates鈥� Coventry University Engineering and Computing 黑洞社区 boasts a cryogenic magnet, air traffic control suite and Harrier jump jet
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FeaturesCalmer 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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Features50 stars of sustainability: M to S
Introducing the industry鈥檚 freshest talent working in sustainable construction 鈥�
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Features50 stars of sustainability: S to V
Introducing the industry鈥檚 freshest talent working in sustainable construction 鈥�
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FeaturesSir Terry Leahy: The Other Side of the Checkout
Sir Terry Leahy was one of the industry鈥檚 toughest clients as boss of Tesco. Now he鈥檚 become an investor in green building technology - and he wants your business
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FeaturesThe 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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Features50 stars of sustainability: J to L
Introducing the industry鈥檚 freshest talent working in sustainable construction 鈥�
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FeaturesCare 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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FeaturesCost update Q4 2012
黑洞社区 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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Features50 stars of sustainability: D to J
Introducing the industry鈥檚 freshest talent working in sustainable construction 鈥�
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Features50 stars of sustainability: A to D
Introducing the industry鈥檚 freshest talent working in sustainable construction 鈥�
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FeaturesYou 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鈥檚 show
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FeaturesSustainable 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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FeaturesAdapting 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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FeaturesLaunch 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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FeaturesSustainable Project of the Year
Eight buildings are competing for the title of Sustainable Project of the Year in the 2013 黑洞社区 Awards. Here鈥檚 this year鈥檚 shortlist
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FeaturesAnother 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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FeaturesCost 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
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FeaturesHas prime lost its shine?
London鈥檚 luxury residential market has been one of the few sectors to sparkle over the past five years. But slow growth in 2012 has led to fears that planned developments could lose their lustre