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FeaturesProject/construction manager of the year
Mace's commitment to best practice is praiseworthy, but it was the firm's work on GlaxoSmithKline's new HQ that convinced the judges to award it first place in this Construction Manager-sponsored category
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FeaturesArchitectural practice of the year
A focus on what really matters in architecture 鈥� good design and a dedication to the client 鈥� clinched this practice its third 精东影视 Award in just four years in this RIBA Journal-sponsored category
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FeaturesYoung Architectural practice of the year
A dedicated practice with a 100% competition success rate and high client-satisfaction scores, David Morley stood head and shoulders above the competition in this Lafarge-sponsored award
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FeaturesSurveying practice of the year
It was a difficult decision, but Faithful & Gould's efforts to stay in touch with its clients while expanding around the world kept Franklin + Andrews off the top in this category, sponsored by Hays Montrose
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FeaturesMultidisciplinary practice of the year
All five shortlisted entrants impressed the judges in this Marshalls-sponsored category, but FaberMaunsell's commitment to its staff and clients made it stand out from the crowd
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FeaturesClient of the year
Manchester City CouncilStrong leadership and a commitment to design quality helped Manchester City Council rebuild after the devastating IRA bomb 鈥� and won it this Sch眉co International-sponsored category
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FeaturesMajor housebuilder of the year (More than 2000 homes)
Barratt Homes' financial performance, high level of output and emphasis on brownfield regeneration made it a clear winner in this category, sponsored by Marley
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FeaturesHousebuilder of the year (500-2000 homes)
A commitment to the government's urban regeneration agenda and a strong performance in the City secured McCarthy & Stone top spot in this Wavin-sponsored category
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FeaturesRegional housebuilder of the year (Fewer than 500 homes)
In this award, sponsored by British Gypsum, Suffolk-based Hopkins proved that getting involved with the local community and building on brownfield score points with the judges
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FeaturesSustainability award
The Peabody Trust is redefining sustainability on projects all over London, including its trailblazing BedZED village. Its achievements made it the clear winner of this Lafarge Cement UK-sponsored award
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FeaturesE-construction award
The winner of this Rockwool-sponsored award stood out thanks to its fast adoption of new technologies and willingness to put e-construction at the centre of its business strategy
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Don't you want me?
They have just turned in another bumper set of results, southern Britain doesn't have anything like enough homes and chief executives are shouting their successes from the rooftops. So why does the City still treat housebuilders like lepers?
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FeaturesDavid Mackay
The architect who played a key role in making Barcelona the best-designed city in Europe is not trying to bring the Catalan touch here. We already have it 鈥� all we need to add is great design, civic pride and public money.
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FeaturesWhatever happened to best value?
Two years ago, best value was meant to revolutionise local government procurement. Instead of tendering on the basis of cost alone, councils would get the deal that was best for them in the long run. But little seems to have changed.
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FeaturesAppointments
Contractors Sunbury on Thames-based Contrad Construction has appointed Andrew Clarke managing director.HousebuildersCongleton-based Dane Housing has appointed Danny Doherty commercial manager. He will head the property management department.ConsultantsCyril Sweett has appointed Patrick Murdock, formerly with Pricewaterhouse Coopers, to head the capital allowances team in London.Alan Palmer, previously with Fletcher Priest Architects, ...
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FeaturesBridge on the River Thames
This is the epic tale of time bombs, divers, and the courage of a small band of engineers in the face of overwhelming odds. Yes, we are talking about the construction of a footbridge.
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Out of the question
The art of asking the right questions is one that construction could do well to learn
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Five tips for budget trips abroad
Try www.expedia.co.uk for an easily navigable website that offers a full range of booking services from weekend trips to ferry crossings. The selection of budget air fares and special travel deals is well marked and quick to use. But the free search for flights tends to select rather expensive ...
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FeaturesMaking waves
Architect Niall McLaughlin's radical, curvy seaside bandstand was designed using cutting-edge software borrowed from the product design industry and built using traditional joinery.
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FeaturesCost model: Britain's schools
The government’s investment of billions in Britain’s schools has raised the question of how that money can be spent most efficiently and effectively. Davis Langdon & Everest examines education from the point of view of policy and design, and gives cost breakdowns for two typical school building types