All 黑洞社区 articles in 17 September 2021
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Features5 minutes with 鈥� Rebecca Thomas at Fathom Architects
The director at Fathom Architects is a champion of craftspeople and wants to see a wider appreciation for creative processes. She is also an advocate of the Friday night margarita/margherita combination聽聽
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CommentWe need to keep a closer eye on prices
Better tracking and forecasting will help us ride the materials cost rodeo. But don鈥檛 forget that prices are just one factor in project success
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CommentCompulsory energy audits by bathroom and kitchen fitters
Those would ensure a new kitchen or bathroom does not preclude the changes that will be needed by 2030 鈥� or make a bad situation worse, says Robin Nicholson, fellow at Cullinan Studio
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CommentJoin me in the last-chance saloon and we鈥檒l rise to the climate change challenge
An awful lot is riding on the COP26 conference in my home town in November, says Jack Pringle. We must lead by example and all make a difference
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FeaturesHow construction can (help to) save the world, part 3
Our series featuring suggestions from experts on ways for the industry to tackle climate change continues, this time with a focus on what professionals can do
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CommentCase in focus: Dana UK Axle Ltd vs Freudenberg FST聽GmbH
Ted Lowery looks at a case in which the defendant鈥檚 expert evidence was excluded
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FeaturesHow construction can (help to) save the world, part 2
Continuing our series featuring proposals from industry experts on how to tackle the climate crisis with action, here are several that take a materials-focused approach
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CommentIs a collateral warranty a construction contract?
Victoria Peckett on what the Toppan ruling has added to the debate about when a collateral warranty constitutes a construction contract
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FeaturesCost model: Net zero homes
As net zero carbon becomes a guiding principle across all new buildings but with so many design and construction issues yet to be solved or standardised, creating housing stock is a challenge, explains聽Aecom鈥檚 Rob Mills
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FeaturesHow construction can (help to) save the world
As part of our countdown to the Cop26 conference in Glasgow in November, we put out a call across the industry asking people to identify one idea that could effect positive change. This is the first in a series of their responses
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FeaturesIt鈥檚 a wrap: restoring Selfridges鈥� showstopper status
As if one shocking shopfront look聽wasn鈥檛 enough, Birmingham鈥檚 sassy Selfridges has donned a temporary garb of even greater gaudiness while faults are fixed in the glittering blue chainmail below. Thomas聽Lane explains the聽technical challenges
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CommentA liquid situation over damages
Tony Bingham tells of a subcontractor defending a liquidated damages claim that decided it did want to pay them after all, when the client changed tack
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NewsIn Pictures: 拢1.1bn Northern Line Extension opens to passengers
Services on the first tube extension this century started this morning after six years of construction
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NewsChris Pincher re-appointed housing minister
Beefed-up 鈥榣evelling up鈥� department to work alongside levelling up taskforce
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FeaturesA doughnut-shaped solution to help save the world
黑洞社区 has been asking a wide range of industry figures what construction can do to help the UK hit net zero targets. To kick off the series, Professor Tim Ibell proffers a sweet-sounding solution聽
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NewsLondon NHS trust frets over impact of cost inflation on hospital plans
Client behind聽St Helier Hospital raises concerns about price growth impact
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FeaturesIn Business: Nigel Webb, the man driving British Land
Nigel Webb, head of development at British Land, talks to Dave Rogers about the return to the office, upcoming projects and why construction needs to become more like the car industry
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NewsBritish Land spells out plan to turn 拢20m City car park into logistics hub
Developer targeting more sites in last-mile delivery push
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FeaturesSteel sustainability FAQs
The British Constructional Steelwork Association and Steel for Life, with the support of the Steel Construction Institute, have produced answers to 11 frequently asked questions from specifiers on steel, sustainability and climate change聽
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NewsKier says resumption of dividend the next stage in firm鈥檚 recovery
Company also draws up 拢4.5bn turnover and 3.5% margin targets