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FeaturesGround Zero: The world's emptiest space
Until the physical gap is filled, the emotional void of 9/11 will continue to haunt the city. Ike Ijeh looks at how designers, architects and builders are working to do justice to the significance of the site. Photography by Keith Kleiner
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FeaturesTriple glazing: Clear technology
Triple glazing is no longer the preserve of environmental zealots, it has become a practical and accessible way to reduce energy loss in buildings and hit environmental targets. 黑洞社区 guides you through the market and latest developments
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FeaturesTall building design: Is it safe?
Ten years ago the world watched two of New York鈥檚 most iconic towers come crashing to the ground. Since then the industry has changed the way tall buildings are built in an attempt to make them terror proof. 黑洞社区 takes a look
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FeaturesLarry Silverstein: Dreams & nightmares
On the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks 黑洞社区 talks to Larry Silverstein, owner of the World Trade Center complex, about how the responsibility of rebuilding the site keeps him awake at night, his controversial insurance claim - and what saved his life on that fateful day
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Features黑洞社区 buys a pint for... PA Group
PA Group discusses its unusual locations for work, Kent vs Essex and the merits of being able to eat absolutely anything
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FeaturesProcurement update
With pressure on the construction industry to drive down costs for clients, how can strategic procurement be used to deliver required savings? Simon Rawlinson of EC Harris looks at the options
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FeaturesElectrical firms' wage agreements: Fury, mistrust and division
Electrical contractors have ditched a 40-year-old wage agreement, pitching 6,000 workers against their bosses and creating a bitter battle between the industry鈥檚 two biggest trade bodies. Can anything be done to stop unrest spreading further? Iain Withers reports
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FeaturesWorking on the World Trade Center: Janno Lieber
The president of World Trade Center Properties talks to 黑洞社区 about the responsibility of overseeing the construction of the different elements on the WTC site
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FeaturesWorking on the World Trade Center: Richard Paul
The British architect behind WTC 3 talks to 黑洞社区 about the practicalities and challenges of working on such a colossal project
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FeaturesThe young and the self-made
In this unforgiving market, starting a career in the construction industry can seem an impossible task. But inspiration may be found in some young entrepreneurs who have taken their fate into their own hands.
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FeaturesSteve Morriss interview: when opportunity knocks
At just 44 Steve Morriss was headhunted to take on one of the most high profile roles in consultancy - heading up Aecom Europe. Emily Wright talks to him about his plans to grow the business and how the merger with Davis Langdon is working out
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FeaturesThe iCon centre: the beginning of something beautiful
These days, 鈥檊reen building鈥� is often synonymous with 鈥檜gly architecture鈥�. One project trying to prove otherwise is the iCon Innovation Centre in Northamptonshire. With a carbon footprint of only 12.2kg/m2 and a bold architectural identity, is this a sign of a new era for eco?
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FeaturesCost update: Q2 2011
Everything鈥檚 on the up - input costs, inflation and, more positively, building operatives鈥� wages and construction earnings. Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company, reports
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FeaturesRestarting work on Universities: Any news is good news
Financial uncertainty can dampen any spending mood. But now the government has set funding and raised tuition fees, UK universities are getting on with attracting students 鈥� which means restarting schemes put on hold during the recession.
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FeaturesSell yourself with your CV
Keeping your CV up-to-date is one of the best ways to be prepared for a career opportunity
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FeaturesWrite the perfect cover letter
This is the most important document 鈥� take your time, don鈥檛 lie and proof read
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FeaturesTackling job interview questions
Preparing for a job interview can be nerve wracking, so that it why it is important that you put in the time and effort to prepare
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FeaturesManage your working day
Our handy tips on how to improve your time management skills and get the most from your day
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FeaturesBoost your career without changing job
Our experts in construction reveal their top tips on improving your current job
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FeaturesGet ahead through legal qualifications
With the number of construction disputes getting ever higher, now could be a good time to hit the books and get some legal qualifications