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  • News

    Sustainable building of the year, less than £2m

    2006-11-24T00:00:00Z

    Winner — William Birch & Eco Arc Architects

  • News

    Sustainable building of the year, greater than £2m

    2006-11-24T00:00:00Z

    Winner — Keppie Design

  • Denise Chevin
    News

    Public enemy number 1

    2006-11-24T00:00:00Z

    Climate change is the biggest issue facing mankind today. And as 44% of carbon dioxide in the UK stems from the built environment, reducing it is without a doubt the biggest challenge facing the construction industry.

  • Tessa Jowell
    Comment

    The world is watching

    2006-11-17T00:00:00Z

    Team GB is going for gold in 2012. So can you.

  • Frameless glass fire door
    Features

    Products

    2006-11-17T00:00:00Z

    Even more product innovations

  • Peter Rogers
    Features

    Peters plan

    2006-11-17T00:00:00Z

    He’s long been one of construction’s enthusiastic modernisers, but now the London Games has spurred Peter Rogers to redouble his efforts. In fact he and his 2012 task group have come up with a 12-point manifesto for change

  • The windows are designed to block traffic noise
    Features

    Noises off

    2006-11-17T00:00:00Z

    Penoyre & Prasad’s sound-slashing windows star in this week’s Specifier.

  • Features

    Putting Stratford on the map

    2006-11-17T00:00:00Z

    The £4bn redevelopment of Stratford City was always going to be big, but when London won the Games last year it ballooned. By 2012 the two projects, which are now inextricably linked, will have created an urban centre with transport links to rival Waterloo. Mark Leftly reports on the transformation ...

  • Features

    The land of opportunity

    2006-11-17T00:00:00Z

    Poisoned by gasworks and left derelict, the Lower Lea Valley is crying out for regeneration. But before that happens one of the biggest compulsory purchase orders in history has to be given the nod. Mark Leftly reports on how this unprecedented land deal is taking shape

  • Samantha Stevens
    Features

    “Once in a while you pinch yourself and realise how lucky you are to be working on such a great project …”

    2006-11-17T00:00:00Z

    For construction professionals 2012 is a once-in-a-career opportunity. Katie Puckett talks to three of the fortunate ones about the thrill of masterplanning the Lower Lea Valley, tunnelling power lines and decontaminating land

  • Lawrence Waterman
    Features

    How will this man make the Games safe for workers?

    2006-11-17T00:00:00Z

    By enforcing a zero tolerance policy on sloppy practices. So if contractors wish to win work they’ll first have to acquaint themselves with Lawrence Waterman and his exceptionally high standards.

  • Features

    Eastern promise

    2006-11-17T00:00:00Z

    We all know London will benefit from the 2012 Games, but the ripple effect is expected to reach miles out towards the east. David Blackman looks at the possibilities for this neglected area known as the Thames Gateway

  • Features

    If you go down to the woods today …

    2006-11-17T00:00:00Z

    WHO MAKES IT — Coed Derwen was set up last year to make doors and windows from local Welsh hardwood. And its green credentials have already attracted the attention of Prince Charles.

  • News

    What it costs: timber internal doors

    2006-11-17T00:00:00Z

    There are so many timber internal doors on the market, it can be hard to see the wood for the trees. Peter Mayer of ڶ LifePlans helps specifers pick the right product

  • Illustration by Max Schindler
    Features

    Blazing a green trail

    2006-11-17T00:00:00Z

    London won the 2012 Games, in part, due to its commitment to making them an environmentally sustainable event. So how does the ODA plan to deliver its promise? Vikki Miller put the question to the head of sustainability Paula Hirst

  • Selectaglaze installed 28 windows at the restored town hall. The original windows were retained, so the new secondary glazing was fixed to the outside
    Features

    Birmingham does the double

    2006-11-17T00:00:00Z

    HOW WE WORK TOGETHER — The £34m refurbishment of Birmingham Town Hall needed secondary glazing to block noise. Enter manufacturer Selectaglaze, which teamed up with main contractor Wates to design a solution.

  • David Higgins
    Features

    Let the Games begin …

    2006-11-17T00:00:00Z

    For David Higgins, the man in charge of delivering the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, the clock is ticking. Katie Puckett talks to him about how he’s keeping the programme on track and overleaf reveals the plans for the venues

  • News

    Delivering 2012

    2006-11-17T00:00:00Z

  • Features

    2012’s team players

    2006-11-17T00:00:00Z

    These are the top 15 people at the ODA and its partner CLM who will make the London Games happen. Katie Puckett asked each of them what their biggest challenges will be...