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A patchy track record? Why legacy is in the spotlight again post-Tokyo Olympics Blog

Hosting the Olympics is right up there on the list of global megaprojects in terms of scale, complexity, public attention and expense.


Tokyo 2020: what the postponed Olympics can teach us about crisis response Blog

Bent Flyvbjerg and Alexander Budzier ask whether support for the Olympics is waning around the world


How can Rio 2016 follow the success of London 2012? Blog

Four years ago, 900 million people watched the spectacular opening ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics.


Room for improvement Blog

The word ‘legacy’ has rather grand connotations.


Operational readiness failure can destroy up to 30% of project's value News

Projects risk losing 30% of their value due to ineffective operational readiness1, a new report from Deloitte reveals.


New media archives showcase London 2012 construction News

Two new archives bring together 100 memorable images of Olympic and Paralympic facilities and a selection of unique time-lapse films.


The legacy of London 2012 News

The UK economy has seen a cash injection of 14.


'Good client' role crucial to project success News

Effectiveness, efficiency and value for money in the project delivery of major public sector construction projects came under the spotlight at a major industry event attended by key public procurers of construction projects, as well as contractors and consultants from the private sector.


It's not rocket science Blog

Shortly after I became editor of Project magazine, I met with Dennis Hone.


Olympic lessons learned for public sector construction News

A major industry event aimed at improving the effectiveness, efficiency and value for money in the programme and project delivery of public sector construction projects is being held in Belfast on 5th March.


A patchy track record? Why legacy is in the spotlight again post-Tokyo Olympics

Hosting the Olympics is right up there on the list of global megaprojects in terms of scale, complexity, public attention and expense.


Tokyo 2020: what the postponed Olympics can teach us about crisis response

Bent Flyvbjerg and Alexander Budzier ask whether support for the Olympics is waning around the world


How can Rio 2016 follow the success of London 2012?

Four years ago, 900 million people watched the spectacular opening ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics.


Room for improvement

The word ‘legacy’ has rather grand connotations.


It's not rocket science

Shortly after I became editor of Project magazine, I met with Dennis Hone.


Legacy: who delivers it and are there always benefits?

Whenever I used to hear legacies I used to think of Victorian novels with gifts, endowments or inheritances being misplaced or misunderstood.


The Olympics one year on - has the legacy improved Britain's construction industry?

The anniversary of the London 2012 Olympics has been a time for reflection on the impact the event has had on various different industries.


Our legacy

It was the buzz word in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics and touched everyones lips legacy.


Plan for perfection

When David Higgins was installed as the chief executive of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) he had a simple plan.


Seven top tips for programme management

For many the number seven is deemed to be lucky while for others it has religious significance.


Operational readiness failure can destroy up to 30% of project's value

Projects risk losing 30% of their value due to ineffective operational readiness1, a new report from Deloitte reveals.


New media archives showcase London 2012 construction

Two new archives bring together 100 memorable images of Olympic and Paralympic facilities and a selection of unique time-lapse films.


The legacy of London 2012

The UK economy has seen a cash injection of 14.


'Good client' role crucial to project success

Effectiveness, efficiency and value for money in the project delivery of major public sector construction projects came under the spotlight at a major industry event attended by key public procurers of construction projects, as well as contractors and consultants from the private sector.


Olympic lessons learned for public sector construction

A major industry event aimed at improving the effectiveness, efficiency and value for money in the programme and project delivery of public sector construction projects is being held in Belfast on 5th March.


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