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FeaturesEastern promise
Jim Dunton looks at whether Japan’s successful ‘car factory’ approach could help British housebuilders meet the government’s 300,000-units-a-year target in the future
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FeaturesGet smart: the digital revolution is just beginning
The mainstream use of BIM and emerging technologies that harness big data are just the foundations of the UK’s next digital revolution: smart cities where data will link buildings and infrastructure in a way that could transform our lives. What hurdles do we need to overcome to make this a ...
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FeaturesWill WELL cure all ills?
Building performance used to be all about energy efficiency, but now wellbeing is the big preoccupation for clients, designers and builders.
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FeaturesWishful thinking: dream infrastructure projects
Imagine this: money is no object and you’re tasked with introducing infrastructure projects to improve cities and regions across the UK. What does the country need?
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FeaturesTailored to fit: is custom build going mainstream?
Buyers frustrated with a lack of housing choices are fuelling a growing market for custom build, with new developments offering a range of customisable features. Is designing your own home going mainstream?
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FeaturesPlanning for change
The English planning system is in need of a total overhaul, according to the recent Raynsford review. What kind of changes might we implement to create a more straightforward system and one that puts people and communities at its core?
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FeaturesTen years on: Could it happen again?
Ten years on from the crash of 2008, how has the industry changed – and if another downturn strikes, will we be better placed to respond effectively?
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FeaturesBuilding Your Future: The future of consultants
Artificial intelligence is set to play a major part in construction. Where does that leave the humans who work in the sector?