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FeaturesHaven't we moved on?
Sir Stuart Lipton reckons that housing design and building techniques are stuck in the Roman times. That may make you want to throw him to the lions, but could he possibly be right?
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Who said greens are good for you?
Developers buying land for later development may risk having it turned into a village green. But a recent case points up strategies for protecting that land against future claims.
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FeaturesJohnny on the Spot
How does Tim O'Toole plan to upgrade the world's biggest underground system, using the most complex contracts in history, when he can't seem to keep its trains on the track?
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FeaturesSeen my new mobile?
Young urban professionals like the idea of a 拢30,000 retreat in the country but hate the idea of owning a mobile home. So architect Buckley Gray has designed one that will change their mind for them.
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Carillion takes September with 拢125m hospital deal
A giant NHS contract makes Carillion winner of the month, while Kier gets runner's-up prize in annual table.
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Be flexible
In the second part of our work-life balance series, Andrew Garbutt of Berkshire Consultancy explains how to negotiate effectively for flexible working arrangements
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Winter bites
In this month's market overview, Experian Business Strategies reports that levels of growth will fall by December, followed by a further slowdown next year 鈥� except in the booming housing sector
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FeaturesNigel Griffiths
A skills crisis, worrying accident rates, controversial contracts in post-war Iraq and a promotional mission to Brazil: our minister has got a lot on his plate. In fact, if you're interested, he could probably pop round one evening and take you through it. Say next Thursday? We try to keep ...
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FeaturesAfter Mies
Rem Koolhaas' Chicago campus centre is both a homage to and a slap in the face for its former lecturer, one Mies van der Rohe. And some are finding that hard to swallow 鈥�
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FeaturesConfusion reigns
In the first of a monthly series of articles on urban regeneration, we look at the mess that the government has made of its part of the process, and suggests how it might start to clear it up.
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FeaturesDamage limitation
Richard Rogers' design for Heathrow Terminal 5 has a 43 m glass facade to flood his elegant interior with natural light and lift weary travellers' spirits. But would it be safe in a bomb blast? Alex Smith talked to Pascall + Watson about how to specify for terrorproofing
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Checklist: Doors
Selecting the right door is not just about aesthetics 鈥� there is a host of other issues to consider 鈥� Norman Carless of the NBS outlines seven
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Lifetime costs: Entrance doors
There are more doors out there than in Monsters, Inc 鈥� so which offers the best value for your specification? Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 Performance Group outlines the costs and performance of three entrance door types
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The rules: Doors and windows
All door-closing devices and door handles must comply with the new Disability Discrimination Act, says Alex Smith 鈥� plus, best practice U-values for windows
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FeaturesRefurbishment of Plymouth Tinside Lido: Pool life
Closed for a decade, Plymouth鈥檚 Tinside Lido has finally been restored to the glory of its 1930s heyday. How could the council afford it? Alex Smith finds that it鈥檚 amazing how much you can save by intelligent specification
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Checklist: Floor coverings
Are your floors tough enough? Make sure you specify the right covering with our four-step guide. Kevan Brassington of the NBS explains
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Lifetime costs: Structural floors
With so many ways to build structural floors, how do you choose the right one? Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 Performance Group reviews the whole-life performance and cost of timber, concrete, steel and composite floors
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The rules: Flooring details
Acoustic flooring standards for new dwellings have become much tougher. Alex Smith checks out the guidance and reviews BSI changes