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FeaturesSchool procurement and design quality
Richard Wise, partner at Ryder Architecture, discusses the procurement and timescales involved in the school design process and the resulting impact on design quality
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FeaturesA new chapter for the oldest element
Can hydrogen help to unlock a low carbon future in the UK? Thomas Hawley, director at Gleeds, explores
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FeaturesDecarbonising the building sector: Opportunities and challenges
Over one third of global CO2 emissions are produced by the building sector, and so it has a critical role to play in preventing the catastrophic impacts of the climate crisis. Bashar Al Shawa explains how the initiative is supporting building sector companies to urgently cut emissions and transform their ...
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FeaturesOverheating in residential buildings: A modern-day concern
It’s important we tackle this issue now and future-proof our systems to keep properties healthy and habitable going forward
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FeaturesCosting Steelwork 21: Market update
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life that provides guidance on costing structural steelwork
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Features Why other sectors should follow healthcare in embracing modular
Why we see modular construction increasingly gaining favour
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CommentNet zero and culture change high on the agenda at next month’s UK Construction Week
Nathan Garnett, UKCW show director, previews the UK’s largest event for the built environment which comes to the NEC this autumn
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FeaturesDiversifying the workforce
How can construction recruit and retain talent to develop a more diverse and equitable workforce? Hollie Tye reports on a roundtable hosted by Faithful+Gould and Building
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CommentSupply chain visibility and buy-in key to social value success
Unless social value is embedded into the procurement you’re losing the maximum benefit, write Peter Masonbrook and Pamela Paul
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FeaturesLow-carbon homes: Why Part L is just the beginning
Christopher Price, technical development manager for Knauf Insulation, looks at what Approved Document L means for carbon reduction in new homes
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FeaturesBuilding progress for a sustainable future: Aggregate Industries launches ambitious 2030 sustainability strategy
The building materials supplier to date, Building Progress for a Sustainable Future, combines former management plans and policies into a strategy to transform the business to 2030
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FeaturesYour free ticket to the home of offsite technology innovation
The construction sector is at a critical crossroads and offsite technology is now recognised as being the most important solution
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FeaturesCosting Steelwork 20: Market update
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life that provides guidance on costing structural steelwork
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FeaturesMaking the business case for decarbonisation – the time to start is now
Decarbonisation funding is a long-term project so now is the time to begin, writes Annabel Clark
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FeaturesHow AI is set to transform construction across 2022 and beyond
AI has the potential to support the industry’s sustainability, productivity and safety goals
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Features‘Recessions, pandemics and downturns are when good businesses step up’
As Jim Hendley, the chairman of Henry Riley hangs up his boots, we talk to the man about his 38-year career, what he’ll be remembered for and what he plans to do next
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FeaturesPreparing for the Building Safety Bill
How will the legislation help the industry tackle the fire safety issues that let to Grenfell? Emily Twinch reports on a roundtable hosted by software company Disperse and Building
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FeaturesWhy facade engineering excellence is important for contractors
Led by design. Backed by expertise. These two elements are fundamental to Schüco aluminium and steel facade, window and door systems
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FeaturesKeeping digital data smooth and secure
Building, with software specialist Egnyte, convened an online roundtable to explore the issues around data-sharing and the mitigation of digital security risk throughout the supply chain
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FeaturesFirst steps towards the golden thread
What are the main obstacles to implementing the golden thread of information central to the Building Safety Bill’s new regulatory system – and how can firms overcome them?