All 黑洞社区 articles in 19 March 2021
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FeaturesHow Sir Robert McAlpine went digital
Shifting a large firm completely over to digital is a major challenge, though one that brings huge benefits. 黑洞社区 Boardroom asked Nick Leach, head of digital at McAlpine, how he managed it
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Features鈥楥reating buildings is great fun and we want more people to be more involved鈥�
An interview with David Needham, chief executive at Henry Riley
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CommentWhy aren鈥檛 tidal energy infrastructure projects on the horizon?
Politicians鈥� caution means construction firms are missing out and the UK risks missing its carbon reduction targets, says聽Stuart Murphy
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FeaturesFuture forecast: March - May 2021
黑洞社区 Boardroom鈥檚 latest quarterly sentiment survey, examining attitudes and expectations on workloads, fees and recruitment, finds private housing still going strong and greater optimism about聽the next three months 鈥� except among engineers
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CommentIncreasing air exchange rates in offices poses some serious challenges
There are implications for the size of air handling units and ductwork, but also developers must factor in higher energy consumption and costs, says Ben Cousins聽
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CommentClick and collect services are filling a vital gap in the retail sector
Retailers are forming joint ventures and planning more physical space for collection points, says David Halliday
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CommentExperts in two minds 鈥� but within one firm
A recent appeal case looked at whether a company can provide expert services in claims for and against the same party
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CommentChange the rules on conserving listed buildings to keep our history alive
Listed buildings risk being stranded in the zero鈥恈arbon economy, so we need a flexible approach to聽meet the challenge of improving them, writes Tony Barton
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CommentShould we be paid more post-covid?
Financial rewards may be in some people鈥檚 sights, but many seem focused on making their better work/life balance permanent, says Richard Steer
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FeaturesRethinking Design: putting the fun back into the future
How will the hospitality and leisure sectors adapt to post-covid restrictions while satisfying our craving for excitement, wellbeing and social interaction?聽Debika Ray聽reports
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CommentAdjudicate first, litigate after
A Scottish court has upheld the NEC3 provision that makes adjudication mandatory before litigation can be sought
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CommentHow to reinvent department store buildings
Creating residential accommodation above our shops could be a way to reinvigorate our high streets, says Martin Williams
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CommentPre-construction services: a good idea or a waste of money?
聽Early contractor engagement can bring considerable benefits 鈥� but too much too soon can achieve the opposite, says Iain Parker
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FeaturesCost model: Later living provision
The later living sector must grow rapidly to support the UK鈥檚 ageing population. Alex Hyams of Alinea and Assael Architecture鈥檚 F茅licie Krikler and Rory O鈥橦agan consider how to unlock the sector鈥檚 potential from a聽design and location perspective and break down the costs of building a retirement community
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NewsGovernment official reprimanded certifier on 鈥榮erious鈥� error in Grenfell insulation certificate, inquiry hears
BBA鈥檚 certificate for Kingspan product described by inquiry counsel as 鈥榙angerously misleading鈥�
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CommentRecovery in Scotland must have a green focus
Holyrood鈥檚 net zero targets are five years ahead of the rest of the UK, and to reach them we must engage SMEs and the next generation, says Stuart Parker
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Causing a stink
Bucks fizz Good job Balfour Beatty is paying back that 拢19m it claimed last year in furlough money from the government, because its chief executive Leo Quinn positively revelled in detailing how much it was handing back to shareholders over the coming year. 鈥淚t will be ...
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NewsArcadis picked to lead redevelopment of Harrogate Nightingale hospital site
Town鈥檚 convention centre will reopen in June
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NewsMajor Southampton scheme approved after post-covid rejig
Retail and hotel space scaled back in wake of pandemic