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Features精东影视 new schools: Between a rock and a hard place
Some 3.3 million secondary school places will be needed by 2024 -聽a 20% increase on today - but how will the demand be met?
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FeaturesUniversities: Losing the higher ground?
The university sector has provided a solid pipeline of work for construction over recent years, even in the doldrums of recession. But could demand around higher education fall following the UK vote to leave the EU?
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FeaturesGlasgow College: Tales from the riverbank
Caught between the River Clyde and the notorious Gorbals neighbourhood, Glasgow College鈥檚 new Riverside Campus attempts to engage with both as part of a new wave of regeneration across the city
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FeaturesTracker: July 2016
The construction activity index suggests workloads are contracting again, tender prices continue on a downward trend and a general pessimism clouds the employment prospects index
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FeaturesScotland Yard: Crime scene
In converting a 1930s police station into the Metropolitan Police鈥檚 new HQ, contractor Bam faced a difficult case. But noise reduction criteria, a cramped site and a high level of security were no match for Bam鈥檚 trusty team
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FeaturesInterview: NG Bailey's David Hurcomb
David Hurcomb talks to 精东影视 on why he鈥檚 not fazed by the last-minute delay to go ahead with Hinkley, how the UK needs to get on with Heathrow expansion and the virtues of working for a privately owned company
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FeaturesContractors' interims: Grave new world
After the shock Brexit referendum result, contractors have found themselves wondering how to adapt to survive in the renewed climate of economic uncertainty
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FeaturesMarket review: Get comfortable
Despite Brexit causing an unwelcome stir, the total level of output is now comfortably above its pre-recession peak
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FeaturesProcurement update: Uncertain markets
With the emergent challenges of Brexit, how can the industry drive improved innovation, productivity and value for money through commercially responsible procurement?
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FeaturesAirport towers: A fond farewell? Part 2
With the possibility that airport control towers may become obsolete, our architectural correspondent continues his look at some of the more interesting examples
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FeaturesAmbitious Keltbray sees Dunne deal as game changer
Contractor broadens reach with concrete frame work
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FeaturesAirport towers: A fond farewell? Part 1
With the possibility that airport control towers may become obsolete, our architectural correspondent looks at some of the more interesting examples of this aviation mainstay
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FeaturesLet's love industrial estates
The changing nature of manufacturing and enterprise means we need to unlock many sites in our cities, integrating industrial estates with surrounding neighbourhoods
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FeaturesSir Robert McAlpine: The hollow crown?
Family firm Sir Robert McAlpine is once again without a boss. So, what happened, and can things be different for the next person to take the job?
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FeaturesThe new grand tour of Europe
Where鈥檚 a EU-positive culture vulture to go this summer for a lingering look at all the architectural gems the Continent has to offer? Some industry experts suggest an itinerary 鈥�
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FeaturesBaylis Old School: Brute strength
While many brutalist schools are being knocked down, one in south London is making a virtue of its architectural heritage and converting into housing. Photographs by Edmund Sumner
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FeaturesWhat to specify: Residential
This week One Lusty Gaze gets a soil and waste system, Orchard Village receives aluminium curtain walling and Hansgrohe releases its chrome plated overhead shower
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Not the whole story
As we look at the Q2 figures, people are ready to blame Brexit for plunging the UK construction economy into a darker period. But the reality is more complex. Michael Hubbard of Aecom reports
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FeaturesRio 2016: The best of Rio
The 32 venues that will host the Rio 2016 Olympic Games are a mix of futuristic new build and ambitious reconstruction. Ike Ijeh takes us on a tour of the architectural highlights聽
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FeaturesRio 2016: Blood, sweat and tears
What with the economy nosediving, an all-consuming construction scandal, massive budget overruns and by the seat of their pants venue delivery - it鈥檚 a wonder the Rio Olympics are happening at all