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NewsRIBA calls for schools and train stations to be classed as higher risk buildings under building safety regulations
Institute wants more stringent safety regulations in non-residential buildings in its full response to Grenfell Inquiry report
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CommentLabour’s devolution revolution: Ambitious and risky but it makes a lot of sense
Labour’s alternative to a failed levelling up strategy is a much more ambitious programme of devolution. Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis considers the implications for development and construction
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Comment‘Why?’ is the question we should be asking in 2025 – and here is the answer
By focusing on outcomes rather than procedures we can bring about the change the industry so deperately needs, says RLB’s Paul Beeston
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CommentLegal abroad: How Saudi Arabia’s revised arbitration rules will help mega-projects
The SCCA Rules 2023 will ensure a more transparent and internationally compliant legal process, smoothing the way on Saudi’s increasing mega-projects
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NewsHeatherwick increases dividend as profit at his firm nosedives
Heatherwick Studio founder took home £1.4m last year despite practice’s bottom line falling three-quarters
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CommentIn 2025 we will see the economic consequences of 2024’s political decisions
With a relatively stable government in place, a plan to build 1.5 million houses, investment in green energy and a new infrastructure fund, we may well be viewed as a better bet by those who deserted us post Brexit, says Richard Steer
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NewsFall in builders merchants’ sales starting to ease, BMF finds
Shallower declines could indicate a gradual return to growth, group adds
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NewsRayner backs M&S’s Oxford Street plan to demolish flagship store
Move means communities secretary has overturned predecessor Michael Gove’s decision to block proposal last summer
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NewsRayner asks regulator for ‘fundamental review’ of Approved Documents
Guidance on meeting regulations to be simplified
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FeaturesIs an oversupply of architects driving down fees?
A recent downturn in construction has left architecture practices competing for dwindling work. But do longer-term structural issues underlie this situation?
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NewsFormer boss of Wates Residential to return in regional role after collapse of business venture
Paul Nicholls named new London regional lead a year after firm which he left to set up went into liquidation
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NewsRamboll confirms Neil Sansbury as permanent UK and Ireland boss
Sansbury was handed role on interim basis in July
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NewsGovernment puts firms on notice for mammoth £80bn construction framework
Contract notice for seven-year deal to be published in January 2026
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NewsLondon office starts plunged by nearly half between April and September
Refurbishment projects in the capital also dived by 57% as spooked developers hold fire on schemes
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CommentStatutory adjudication - the 2024 survey results are in…
An annual survey shows referrals rising strongly, with inadequate contract administration the leading cause of disputes – and women still under-represented
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NewsBuilders merchants group to write to government expressing ‘grave concerns’ over inheritance tax changes
Trade body believes 20% tax hike could see SME merchants and suppliers scaling back their operations
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NewsBuilding products group Brickability upbeat for full year numbers
Firm’s renewable energy business doubles sales in first half
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NewsLabour warnings on public finances has crushed hopes of a post-election bounce, T&T Alinea says
Consultant said there had been “no material change in the market” since the summer despite hopes of a return of confidence
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NewsArup group chair Jerome Frost to step into new chief executive role
Move part of board shake up aiming to allow firm to “respond more swiftly to market opportunities”