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FeaturesEuro 2016: Le grand dix - part one
Next week, Europe comes together for Euro 2016. But it鈥檚 not just sporting prowess that will be on display, as host France showcases a dazzling array of new and refurbished stadiums
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FeaturesTracker: April 2016
Activity has been increasing consistently for the past six months for the sector as a whole, with no imminent sign of a change in this pattern over the coming quarter
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FeaturesThe battle of Bishopsgate
The Bishopsgate Goodsyard development in east London was put on hold last month when the city鈥檚 departing mayor Boris Johnson deferred a public hearing on the planning application. The decision now falls at the feet of Sadiq Khan, in what could set a precedent for the new mayor鈥檚 planning policy ...
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FeaturesMarket review: Cooling off?
Things are still on the up but are we witnessing a slowdown? And is there any way to rebalance the UK economy away from the service sector?
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FeaturesBIM: Cost vs benefits
The industry is frequently told it must engage with building information modelling, but there is little information available on the cost versus benefit balance of integrating BIM into a construction project
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FeaturesWhat to specify: BIM
The latest software tools and building products with BIM objects to help integrate data as part of the construction process featured in this week
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FeaturesTate expectations
Herzog and de Meuron鈥檚 much-delayed extension of the Tate Modern saw the architect handed the rare opportunity of returning to a project having worked on the original
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FeaturesQatar: Heating up
In the second of a two-part focus on Qatar, 黑洞社区 looks at how easy is it for Western firms to access the construction opportunities in one of the richest countries in the world
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FeaturesQatar: 鈥楾he scrutiny will be on them鈥�
In the first of a two-part focus on Qatar, 黑洞社区 reveals how, in the light of reports of abuse, huge efforts are being made to improve standards for migrant workers
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FeaturesHere鈥檚 looking at EU
黑洞社区鈥檚 backing the campaign to remain in the EU, but that doesn鈥檛 stop architectural correspondent Ike Ijeh having mixed feelings about the standard of the administration鈥檚 architecture
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Certain uncertainty
Q1 sees the UK construction industry with a more uncertain outlook but it鈥檚 not all down to the EU referendum 鈥� there are a number of complex factors at play
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FeaturesDavid Attenborough 黑洞社区: Second nature
Nicholas Hare Architects鈥� refurbished David Attenborough 黑洞社区 preserves the integrity of the original design while ensuring the radical remodelling works well for its new users
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FeaturesGlobal city focus: Sydney
Sydney has a strong government with clear plans and the financing to achieve growth. Ciara Walker and Stephen Taylor from Arcadis explore Sydney鈥檚 massive investment in infrastructure to reconnect and regenerate the city
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FeaturesIs the door still open on build to rent?
Just when you thought the private rented sector was about to take off, along comes the chancellor and whacks a big tax on the purchase of homes for rent
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FeaturesLondon鈥檚 new mayor: Yes, he Khan
Sadiq Khan has the mother of all in-trays to contend with in his first months as London鈥檚 new mayor - everything from housing to Heathrow, Crossrail 2 to controversial planning decisions
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FeaturesTracker: March 2016
The construction activity index returned to growth following successive decreases in January and February, but the repair and maintenance index had a poor month with a 13-point fall
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FeaturesHeseltine: 鈥業 haven鈥檛 yet been told to shut up鈥�
While most 83-year-olds settle for a quiet life and daytime TV, Lord Heseltine鈥檚 time is taken up spearheading the government鈥檚 regeneration agenda
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FeaturesTreetop walkway: A walk on the wild side
Glenn Howells鈥� treetop walkway snakes its way through the forest at Westonbirt Arboretum in the Cotswolds, using form, structure and materials to lift visitors to a heightened communion with nature
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FeaturesLands of hope and glory
More and more independent UK consultants are carving out thriving businesses for themselves in foreign lands. So what are the benefits and pitfalls of working abroad - and what鈥檚 the secret to competing with larger corporate rivals?
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FeaturesWhat to specify: Walls, ceilings and partitions
This week鈥檚 products cover all wall, ceiling and partition projects, from a ceiling suspension system used in a large hospital building, to glazed partitions for Bath University