All 黑洞社区 articles in 18 November 2022
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FeaturesGetting value from construction software
Industry experts gathered to discuss the importance of software in construction and how best to use it, at a recent roundtable hosted by 黑洞社区 and software company Bluebeam
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FeaturesData security in construction
Industry experts gathered to discuss聽 data security in construction and how to achieve it, at a recent roundtable hosted by 黑洞社区 and Bluebeam
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Features5 minutes with 鈥� Lauren Bailey at Ridge
The firm鈥檚 head of social value is proud to have helped change people鈥檚 lives for the better. She is also a jazz-loving saxophonist
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CommentMitigating supply chain insolvency risk
Careful contract negotiation can limit the potential damage from insolvency in a construction firm鈥檚 supply chain
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CommentLegal abroad: Doing business in the United Arab Emirates
Continuing our series on the legal considerations of doing business around the globe, an update on the United Arab Emirates
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Features5 minutes with 鈥� Chetan Parmar at Parmarbrook
The founding partner of the聽civil and structural engineering studio reflects on his journey through more than 30 years in the industry
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CommentWinter is coming, but it鈥檚 not all doom and gloom for construction
Construction has proved a remarkably resilient sector. To get through the hard times ahead we must keep our heads and work together, says Gareth Lewis
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FeaturesMMC and the Future Homes Standard
Industry experts discussed how modern methods of construction can help the industry achieve the Future Homes Standard, at a rountable hosted by 黑洞社区 and Rockwool
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CommentMy World Cup diary: build-up, broadcaster banter and Beckham
As the tournament kicks off in Qatar, Richard Steer聽reflects on his experiences over the first weekend聽
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FeaturesInnovation as a pathway to growth
How Milestone Infrastructure uses Procore鈥檚 data solutions to streamline its highways operations while growing its business
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CommentDigital construction: Shaping a digital strategy
We delve into what an ambitious digital strategy can mean
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FeaturesSunny side up: why the future for solar power looks bright
With energy prices going through the roof and demand for electricity from data centres and electric vehicles soaring, the case for solar power has never been stronger聽
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NewsHousebuilders say 鈥榖itterly disappointing鈥� autumn statement does nothing to help sector
Issues over stamp duty, planning and number of homes being built not addressed by chancellor, firms add
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NewsDisastrous mini-Budget takes toll on Gleeson sales
Housebuilder says cancellation rates have doubled since botched announcement
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CommentAnd now for something completely positive: our 黑洞社区 the Future Commission
To celebrate 180 years of the magazine, we have launched an ambitious, year-long project to find solutions to聽construction鈥檚 challenges 鈥� with your help
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NewsRIBA says energy efficiency taskforce 鈥榤ust learn from past failures鈥�
Simon Allford said retrofit team must build a competent and skilled supply chain following previous failed government schemes
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FeaturesFactory International: Manchester鈥檚 new joy division
Manchester鈥檚 Factory International mega鈥憊enue aims to encourage artists to push the boundaries 鈥� as the designers themselves have done
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CommentFight with housebuilders on the cards as Gove goes back to the future
The re-appointment of Michael Gove as housing secretary is likely to mean the return of fraught discussions about building safety costs
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Robots and furry animals
It鈥檚 not what you say, it鈥檚 the way that you say it 鈥� or purr it, as the case may be
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NewsAutumn statement at-a-glance: Tax rises and spending cuts as OBR forecasts recession
Chancellor sets out plan to stabilise economy