074 Infrastructure – Rail Parsons Brinkerhoff:– Rising To The Challenge The HS2 project in the UK will deliver far more than just faster journey times, says Andrew Shepherd, HS2 Project Director and Systems Engineering Lead for Parsons Brinckerhoff.


078 Infrastructure: Arup:– Shaping a Better World Infrastructure investment can deliver unexpected value says Peter Chamley, Arup’s Global Infrastructure Chair.


080 International Development: WYG:– Developing Regional Infrastructure Global multi-disciplinary consultancy WYG has been working in the Western Balkans since the 1990s. International Technical Services Managing Director Gordon Lamond explains the intricacies of working in new political entities.


082 Infrastructure – Consulting Hyder:– Desert Cities Local knowledge and expertise is the key to adding value in the Middle East, says Sarah Cartledge.


085 Infrastructure – Aviation UKTI:– The Sky’s The Limit There are hundreds of opportunities globally for British companies in the aviation industry. UKTI’s Shakir Khaja points the way.


088 Urban Development – Sports QinetiQ:– Structured Criteria Development: Getting Procurement Right First Time Marrying technical requirements with the overall objectives is critical to the success of complex projects.


090 Supply Chain: Polypipe:– Meeting the Challenges of Water Management Worldwide Water conservation and the responsible use of this precious resource is of growing importance to developers, particularly in the Middle East, says Adam Turk, Polypipe’s Commercial Director.


092 RIBA Showcase: The Brits Who Built The Modern World Britain’s architects have a long history of creating startling skylines overseas. Mike Althorpe, RIBA Public Programmes Manager, takes an exclusive pictorial journey through some of their greatest creations.


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102 Interview: Sir Terry Farrell Following on from the Farrell Review, Sir Terry Farrell outlines his vision for 21st century living.


108 Architecture & Design: GMW:– On The Waterfront British companies are at the forefront of waterfront developments around the world, says Judith Baker.


110 Interview: Amanda Levete:– Creating Public Spaces Architecture is an incredibly powerful tool that helps to define both a national and a cultural identity, says award-winning architect Amanda Levete.


114 Architecture & Design: Areen Hospitality:– Hospitality in Emerging Markets Hoteliers rely on British companies to bring style and expertise to their new developments, as Sarah Cartledge discovers.


117 Architecture & Design: Atelier Ten:– Nuancing The Weather Delivering High-Performance Low-Energy Buildings comes naturally to Atelier Ten


118 Interview: Nigel Coates:– Defining Design Nigel Coates explores the interrelationship between architecture and design..


120 Architecture & Design: BIM Modelling an asset in digital form allows for greater understanding of the building’s use, says Ian Chapman, Director of the National BIM Library.


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124 Urban Development – Sports Interview:– Sir John Armitt Sir John Armitt Chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority explains how lessons learnt from his role could help with major infrastructure planning.


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