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| Foster's partners take on new roles within practice London-based Foster + Partners has identified an increasing demand for internal specialist knowledge in construction coordination to match the recent expansion of the practice. A new Construction Review Group will be introduced to coordinate construction expertise across the six design groups, complementing the work of the Management Group. The group will be responsible for assessing the whole-building lifecycle through design, construction, sustainability, performance & maintenance. This is a vital new element of the practice and essential to the further expansion into new markets and new countries around the world. Foster + Partners will develop a wider range of international and regionally relevant construction specifications to support the Design Groups as they expand. Senior partner Paul Kalkhoven, who has been with the practice for 22 years and is currently leader of Group Four, will be moving to a new role as head of the new Construction Review Group. Paul moves to his new post in September 2007. Senior partner Stefan Behling will lead the Design Group. He has been with the practice for 20 years and is a specialist on ecology, sustainability and energy conservation. He leads research and development for sustainability and new materials for the practice and is a continuing member of the Design Board. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Construction News :: home page |