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Alternative Garden Bridge

With the Garden Bridge still proving controversial, architect Crispin Wride reveals his alternative solution.

Featured building

As the Proms season begins, read the story behind the UK's most iconic concert hall.

Media sales manager

We're looking for a motivated and experienced individual to nurture our existing clients and develop new media sales opportunities.

Interview with Graduate Design Engineer

Designing Buildings Wiki spoke to Harriet Latimer about her career-to-date and why more girls should consider engineering.

PV certification scheme

BRE launch a photovoltaic certification scheme for systems of 50 kWp and above.

The Lowline

Planning approval has been given to The Lowline, the world's first underground park.

DurabRoads

The EU-funded DurabRoads project aims to innovate for safer, greener roads.

Caring for your home

New website explains the value of maintenance and helps owners look after their homes.

Project brief

What to include in a project brief and how to prepare it.

Around the web

Balfour Beatty, 21 July

Infrastructure 2050 report raises doubts about major projects post Brexit.

Telegraph, 20 July

Pompeii's most famous house, the Villa of Mysteries, is at risk of collapse.

Bustler, 20 July

Winners of Eleven's 'Tenderloin System Upgrade' competition envisage new forms of urban revival.

UCATT, 20 July

Construction union issues advice following the collapse of Dunne Group.

BRE, 19 July

BRE Trust reports on the latest built environment research.

Archdaily, 19 July

17 Le Corbusier projects named as Unesco World Heritage sites.

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