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FeaturesBond patterns in brickwork
In his second article on brick bonds, Mike Hammett focuses on their decorative potential
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FeaturesAlvar Aalto on what a brick is worth
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) expressed the coarser nature of brick on numerous projects, particularly those in Finland, such as at the S盲yn盲tsalo Town Hall (1949-52) (pictured).
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FeaturesBrad鈥檚 career move leaves Jude nonplussed
Jude Law has no interest in becoming the next Brad Pitt, not in the architectural sense anyway.
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FeaturesSpecialist costs: Stone restoration
Our series of specialist market overviews continues with a close-up look at stone restoration and conservation. David Harding of Gardiner & Theobald examines the hot topics, costs and key contractors
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FeaturesNo regrets
Nobody knows better than Sir Martin Laing, former chairman of Laing, how a wafer-thin margin can turn into a catastrophic loss. He tells us about how a contract used to be a gentlemen鈥檚 agreement and why he wasn鈥檛 to blame for that 拢1 sale.
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Features鈥榦nce they find you, you don鈥檛 argue鈥�
Protection rackets run by rogue security firms are holding construction sites in the North-west to ransom with threats of violence. Now the government is fighting back 鈥� but might its measures do more harm than good?
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FeaturesSo, would be a you be a contractor ?
Are you a ballsy go-getter or an arty sensitive type? Do you get up at the crack of dawn or prefer a leisurely start? Are you mostly inspiration, calculation or perspiration? Try our quick quiz to determine whether you鈥檙e really cut out for a career as a contractor.
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FeaturesFive ways to fight back
As a small contractor, you might be exposed to a higher risk of getting squashed. But then, small firms can change direction, rebrand and find new markets faster than major contractors can hold a board meeting. We report on the five best ways to stay in business
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FeaturesSport and leisure
This week, we find out how to specify gyms and nightclubs without breaking into a sweat, showcase all the latest products for your facilities and provide our always-essential suppliers list. But first, the British architect designing a breezy field of dreams in sweltering Abu Dhabi 鈥�
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FeaturesHoodies vs house hunters
Hoodies take over from hooligans as the biggest deterrent for would be housebuyers.
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Local lowdown: Midlands
Hays Construction & Property's Robert Smith reports on the Midlands job boom
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FeaturesOpen-air surgery
Hopkins Architects鈥� design for a London hospital is a vivid demonstration of how design and healthcare can be combined to make a healing environment.