All ڶ articles in 18 October 2024 – Page 7
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CPD 15 2024: Digital workflow technology
Sponsored by Topcon Positioning GB, this module will explore the benefits of digital workflow technology, alongside the issues that may arise during integration and how they can be overcome
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NPPF consultation responses show widespread support for proposed changes
Built environment organisations suggest more support for SMEs and clearer language
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Architect redesigns Haringey housing scheme paused by collapse of main contractor
Henry Construction sank into administration in June 2023
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Morgan Sindall chosen to deliver SEN projects in London
New classrooms and sensory play areas will help Brent Council meet demand for specialist education needs facilities
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Wates announces death of former chief executive and ‘beloved’ family member
The firm expresses ’profound sadness’ at the passing of industry leader Sir Christopher Wates
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Blackstone invests £10bn in North East AI data centre scheme
Deal comes after collapse of plan for battery factory in Northumberland last year
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Devolved government opens consultation on Scottish ڶ Safety Levy
Transfer of powers necessary for policy expected to complete in coming month
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Features
‘The contracting model needs to change’ – Permasteelisa’s boss on why the industry can’t go on like this
Liam Cummins joined the cladding specialist in 2023 after years working for main contractors. He talks to Dave Rogers about unsustainable margins, working for some formidable CEOs and why London is still the place to do business
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MCC to let stand rebuild as single-stage job after original contractor fails to agree price on latest Lord’s work
Club had proposed to redevelop two stands under two-stage deal but said Graham’s figure “considerably exceeded the sum” agreed with members
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Meta injects cash into low carbon concrete in the US
Tech giant Meta has moved into investing in low carbon concrete production in an attempt to reduce the embodied carbon used to build its data centres. Facebook’s parent company announced the agreement with CarbonBuilt, a company that has developed a concrete product replacing high-carbon Portland with a proprietary low-cost cement ...
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New project team to be appointed on Khan’s £150m Oxford Street plans
Architect to be chosen following creation of Mayoral Development Corporation
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Key takeaways and talking points from the Labour party conference 2024
Labour members gathered in Liverpool this week for the party’s first conference in government for 15 years. Daniel Gayne and Tom Lowe report
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Comment
The urban heat island is actually pretty cool
There is a lot of fuzzy thinking about the higher temperatures experienced in urban areas. The benefits could be life-saving and should not be dismissed, says Barny Evans at Turley
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Nearly half of firms are prepared to pay extra for low carbon sustainable steel and concrete, research finds
Research from Ramboll and Climate Group says most firms are more willing to foot the bill for sustainable products than they were a year ago
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Keir Starmer promises ‘duty of candour’ law by next April as called for by Grenfell families
Prime minister in conference speech also pledges housing for all military veterans in need
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Cities are outstripping nations on climate action, says London mayor
Sadiq Khan points to global cities rapidly divesting in fossil fuels, stating mayors are more nimble than national governments
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Rival fit-out firm rules out taking on jobs left stranded by ISG collapse
Boss of smaller BW business says impact on company’s supply chain expected to be minimal
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HS2 cuts will leave line as a ‘monument to British mentality’, Manchester mayor says
Andy Burnham tells Treasury it needs to invest more in transport schemes if it wants growth in all regions
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A tale of two mergers: What do the completion of Barratt-Redrow and the collapse of Bellway-Crest Nicholson mean for Labour’s housebuilding plans?
Is the ground-breaking tie-up likely to help or hinder the government’s chances of hitting its sky-high 1.5 million housebuilding target?