Project Reports

Under the Wembley arch

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The Wembley arch is the dominant feature of the north-west London skyline and if you are a resident of the borough of Brent, as I am, you end up becoming quite attached to the national stadium’s trademark feature.

The gem from the sandstone at Open Doors

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Willmott Dixon is delivering a concept building that is set to become a landmark for the University of Birmingham.

Students see what’s behind camouflaged university building

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Willmott Dixon showed why it’s so importance to showcase sustainability if constructors are to attract more young people into the industry, during its Open Doors tour.

Battersea Power Station proves a towering showcase

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The redevelopment of Battersea Power Station is big, everyone knows that. But even with that understanding, it still doesn’t prepare you for just how colossal the level of construction is in the area.

An arresting development for Open Doors

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It’s not every day that you cram into a police cell with your college mates in the name of education.

Bam delivers a show with Leeds Playhouse revamp

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Three decades on from its opening, a theatre in the heart of the city is undergoing a major overhaul that reflects the area’s newfound confidence.

ISG puts on a performance in the shadow of Twickenham

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ISG is beyond the halfway point of its build of a new facility for Richmond upon Thames College. Lucy Alderson takes a look at how the Second World War and rugby matches have both posed obstacles for the team.

Mace leans on tech to deliver Lancer Sq project

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Project: Lancer Square Client: CIT Group Main contractor: Mace Contract type: Design and build Piling contractor: JRL Groundworks and superstructure: Getjar Architect: Squire & Partners Start date: June 2018 End date: December 2020 “It’s like buying a Rolex,” says Mace associate director, construction lead Sam Yell. “You don’t want to…