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FeaturesSweett hereafter
With Sweett鈥檚 purchase by WSP PB making it the latest venerable UK consultant to be snapped up by a bigger foreign firm, 黑洞社区 considers how such takeover deals - and the spin-off firms that often result - are changing the market
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Paddington Basin, London
This week鈥檚 sketch is drawn by Robin Partington of Robin Partington Partners
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FeaturesThis week in 2001
黑洞社区 reported on how audiences from across the country were travelling to the construction site of Canary Wharf South
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FeaturesBlacklist: 鈥榃e take it very personal鈥�
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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FeaturesBlinds 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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FeaturesThe 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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FeaturesWhat 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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FeaturesCost 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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FeaturesSketch of the week: d'Overbroeck's College, Oxford
This week鈥檚 sketch is drawn by architect Toby Martin of TSH Architects
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FeaturesLaing O鈥橰ourke: Behind closed doors
Following problem jobs, awkward financial signs and the departure of the chief executive for health reasons, 69-year-old Laing O鈥橰ourke founder Ray O鈥橰ourke has taken the reins once again
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FeaturesImage of the week: Look back, face forward
US president Barack Obama and Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe
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FeaturesThis week in 2006
Following our look at France鈥檚 Euro 2016 stadiums, we revisit 2006 when Arsenal鈥檚 new home was almost ready to host its first match
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FeaturesHays 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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FeaturesEuro 2016: Le grand dix - part two
Next week, Europe comes together for Euro 2016. But it鈥檚 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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FeaturesEuro 2016: Le grand dix - part one
Next week, Europe comes together for Euro 2016. But it鈥檚 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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FeaturesTracker: 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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FeaturesCPD 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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FeaturesThis week in 1991
The Cannes film festival came to an end last weekend and saw British director Ken Loach collect the top prize