All Features articles – Page 177
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Sketch of the week: Paddington Basin, London
This week’s sketch is drawn by Robin Partington of Robin Partington Partners
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This week in 2001
¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ reported on how audiences from across the country were travelling to the construction site of Canary Wharf South
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Blacklist: ‘We take it very personal’
The legal battle against major construction firms for using an employee blacklist has finally been settled out of court to the tune of millions. But for some victims and supporters, the matter is very far from over
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Blinds and wellbeing: Put in the shade
Blinds in commercial buildings have been seen as integral to controlling daylighting and views out. But might a more sophisticated approach to facade design mean that the humble blind has had its day?
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The verdict: BIG's Serpentine Pavilion
After 15 years the Serpentine has added four summer houses to its series of single pavilions. Is it enough to revive an ageing format? Ike Ijeh is in no doubt
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What to specify: Cladding and curtain walling
High-performance aluminium curtain walling, solar control facade and high-strength laminated safety glass (the latter for a lion enclosure) are some of the products for specification featured
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Cost model: Affordable housing
As the UK housing crisis continues to escalate, those at the bottom of the market increasingly find themselves priced out
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Sketch of the week: d'Overbroeck's College, Oxford
This week’s sketch is drawn by architect Toby Martin of TSH Architects
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Laing O’Rourke: Behind closed doors
Following problem jobs, awkward financial signs and the departure of the chief executive for health reasons, 69-year-old Laing O’Rourke founder Ray O’Rourke has taken the reins once again
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Image of the week: Look back, face forward
US president Barack Obama and Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe
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This week in 2006
Following our look at France’s Euro 2016 stadiums, we revisit 2006 when Arsenal’s new home was almost ready to host its first match
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Hays international salary survey 2016
With an influx of huge construction projects being readied across the world, and a shortage of people to build them, working outside the UK seems like a sure-fire route to a better pay packet
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Euro 2016: Le grand dix - part two
Next week, Europe comes together for Euro 2016. But it’s 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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Euro 2016: Le grand dix - part one
Next week, Europe comes together for Euro 2016. But it’s 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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Tracker: 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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CPD 13 2016: Specifying softwood decking
The latest in our CPD series introduces specifying softwood decking. This module is sponsored by Marley Eternit
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This week in 1991
The Cannes film festival came to an end last weekend and saw British director Ken Loach collect the top prize
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Sketch of the week: Visitor centre, Druzhba Park Moscow
This week’s sketch is by architect David Roden
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