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  • Steven Holl: Life after Mackintosh

    • 10 May 2010

    For most people in the UK, he is the best architect they’ve never heard of. Now he’s tackling the world-famous Glasgow School of Art, that’s about to change.

  • UAE's construction opportunities

    • 9 Apr 2010

    The end of the year could see a more robust performance from the UAE economy, but for the time being it’s displaying only the most anaemic of recoveries. EC Harris in Dubai reports

  • RMJM’s business model

    • 9 Apr 2010

    Peter Morrison, chief executive of Scotland’s best known architect, explains his hiring policies (which include Sir Fred Goodwin), and how RMJM turned itself into an international success story

  • Small firms with big ideas

    • 9 Apr 2010

    You may not even know that you need them, but the companies featured here can do marvellous things for your business

  • Top construction employer 2010

    • 1 Apr 2010

    Construction consultant Rider Levett Bucknall has been named Britain’s top employer for 2010 for the second consecutive year by the the Corporate Research Foundation and The Daily Telegraph

  • Chris Littlemore on launching Alsop Sparch

    • 24 Mar 2010

    The boss of Archial is planning to exploit the architectural group’s most famous brand for its relaunched international business...

  • Countdown to 2012: Our Olympics team

    • 18 Mar 2010

    We catch up on the past 12 months in the life of Building's young 2012 team..

  • Finding the right career path at work

    • 4 Mar 2010

    Through working at construction consultant Hill International the civil engineering graduate discovered his passion for contract law

  • Job hunting trends for construction

    • 4 Mar 2010

    Our online survey finds that the majority of young job seekers are still worried about employment prospects

  • Eddie the Eagle on sport and construction

    • 26 Feb 2010

    Eddie the Eagle, aka Michael Edwards, soared to international stardom when he flopped in the 1988 Winter Olympics ski jumping event. After the glow faded, he finally came back to earth as a Gloucestershire builder

  • Get ahead though legal qualifications

    • 26 Feb 2010

    With the number of construction disputes getting ever higher, now could be a good time to hit the books and get some legal qualifications

  • Tips on moving abroad for work

    • 19 Feb 2010

    We spoke to three farflung Brits about the sacrifices they have made and the difficulties of fitting in, as well as the exciting opportunities for those willing to play the game

  • Galliford Try defends the hybrid model

    • 19 Feb 2010

    The firm's construction arm has been keeping the company afloat while its housebuilding side has struggled. As construction wobbles, chief executive Greg Fitzgerald explains a case for the survival of the hybrid model

  • Meet two construction interns

    • 28 Jan 2010

    Our jilted generation of graduates can be trained, retained and ultimately employed – if firms woke up to the advantages of internship

  • Phase One: Manchester

    • 22 Jan 2010

    Construction industry newcomers hear the inside story on the development of the Spinningfields commercial district

  • Qatar’s construction opportunities

    • 22 Jan 2010

    Qatar is just about the richest country on earth, and it’s looking to completely rebuild itself over the next 10 years or so

  • Life after redundancy

    • 22 Jan 2010

    You've had the leaving drinks and the redundancy cash, now what? You could try setting up your own business, but you'll need to ask yourself some searching questions first...

  • Upload your CV on CVMatch4jobs.com

    • 22 Jan 2010

    The specialist CV matching website for construction and the built environment is easy to use and focuses entirely on this sector

  • Tips for architects job hunting

    • 18 Dec 2009

    An architecture student views the pros and cons of using 21st century pinboards - social networking sites

  • Top tips for construction graduates

    • 4 Dec 2009

    Online job boards seem to be the search option of choice for those looking for a career in construction, according to the latest Building survey