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FeaturesTaking it from the top
Rigorous pre-construction systems enable CWC to get the best from designers and trade contractors. Project executive Bob Phelan and vice-president Tony Jordan tell you how
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Faster, higher, stronger
From Britain鈥檚 tallest building to Europe鈥檚 fastest lifts, Canary Wharf is filled with Olympian feats of engineering and construction
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A word with our friends
Consultants, trade contractors and the construction union describe their relationship with CWC
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拢276m haul puts Bovis back on top in February
Contractor resumes usual position as leader of monthly league, pushing Sir Robert McAlpine into second place
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Local lowdown: South East
Robert Smith of Hays Construction & Property reports on the booming South-east
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FeaturesThe Chalmers & Lyons show
Sir Michael Lyons and Lesley Chalmers are in charge of one of the best-kept secrets in regeneration 鈥� a public鈥損rivate venture set up to transform the grimmest areas in England. They are also a great comedy double act.
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FeaturesBolkestein鈥檚 monster
Just when you thought it was safe to use Continental contractors 鈥� A hideous European directive has begun a bloodthirsty rampage that could have a devastating effect on the UK construction industry.
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FeaturesIdeal for swimming pools
Paints should do exactly what they say on the tin. But in the celebrated case of Bath Spa, they didn't - and the result was a public disaster for everyone involved. We report on what went wrong
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FeaturesNever mind the gherkin here鈥檚 the Geyser
Jean Nouvel鈥檚 Torre Agbar in Barcelona may be smaller than Foster and Partners鈥� Swiss Re, but it鈥檚 more vibrant, colourful 鈥� and basic. Martin Spring compares the two
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FeaturesWhole-life costs: Primary schools
The first of our quarterly articles on whole-life costs focuses on primary schools. David Weight of Currie & Brown outlines typical expenditure on a basic single-storey building, then analyses the additional capital, energy and repair and maintenance costs of a further two building types
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FeaturesLock, Stock, and two cordless powertools鈥�
Vinnie鈥檚 got at 18-volt combi drill driver, and he ain鈥檛 afraid to use it.
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Costs: School toilets
Jamie Oliver is sorting out the nation鈥檚 school kitchens, but what about the toilets? Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 Performance Group sums up the issues on choice of material and long-term durability
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FeaturesEducation
Essential information this week for all those specifying a school, college or university, including up-to-the-minute accessories and fittings, tips on whole-life costing, and how much those head-flushing, girls-weeping toilet cubicles are going to cost you. But first we have the coolest college atrium on the planet 鈥�
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Cost update: March 2005
In this quarter鈥檚 analysis of construction materials and labour prices, Davis Langdon reports on the double whammy of electrical costs and electricians鈥� pay deal that is making it pricey to get the sparks flying 鈥�
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FeaturesCompanies close up
Nick Jones visits the factory of ductwork contractor Hotchkiss to find out why a traditional approach to training has led to an impressive awards cabinet