All articles by David Blackman – Page 16
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Allowable solutions consultation dodges carbon price
Long awaited consultation sets out some further details of offsetting system but key issues remain undecided
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Zero Carbon Hub report: Performance gap in new homes
The ‘performance gap’ between the design of new homes and their as-built energy use can no longer be ignored. And according to the Zero Carbon Hub, the only answer is to fundamentally shake up the way that the industry works
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EFA confirms £5bn schools framework winners
Education Funding Agency confirms 16 winners of regional framework
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Asbestos scare prompts university site shutdown
Contractor evacuates staff after rennovation work at Warwick University disturbs asbestos
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Compulsory training needed to tackle 'performance gap'
Major review by Zero Carbon Hub finds the industry needs cultural revolution to deliver buildings that perform to design
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Capita appointed on new BBC Wales HQ
The BBC has appointed Capita to project manage the delivery of its new broadcast centre in Cardiff city centre.
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Capita architects draw up Chipping Campden academy masterplan
Capita has completed a masterplan to revamp an academy in the picturesque Cotswold town of Chipping Campden
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Bovis backs Bank's mortgage clampdown
Housebuilder backs Bank of England intervention and posts bumper trading update
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Construction skills shortages 'imperil recovery', says FMB
Bricklayers and plasterers hardest trades to come by, according to latest FMB state of trade survey
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Government pumps £6bn into local Growth Deals
Investment for local infrastructure and housing unveiled by government
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One Nine Elms team confirmed
KPF, Second London Wall and Montagu Evans among firms selected for massive regeneration scheme
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Bricks and mortar boards
With a constant need to attract the best students, the development of universities has remained a strong sector for the construction industry. But are universities making the most of the connections with the cities they are in? Our roundtable of industry experts gathered to discuss the issues faced by our ...
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Persimmon posts 33% spike in revenue
Housebuilder’s completions up by a quarter and revenue up by 33% in first half of year
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HSE inspection drive to tackle industry's hidden killer
Watchdog begins unnannounced inspections on poor working conditions, which are a bigger killer of construction workers than accidents
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Barr picked on £45m Bristol stadium
Barr Construction has been picked as the main contractor for the £45m rebuild of Bristol City football club’s ground
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Hammerson wins planning for Southampton £70m waterfront scheme
Hammerson has won detailed consent for its £70m leisure-led development on Southampton’s waterfront
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Heavyweights vie for £300m submarine factory revamp
Ten contractors shortlisted for BAE Systems job
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Cladding company Astec failed after expansion drive
Astec collapse leaves creditors £12m out of pocket
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Vast majority of homes out of reach to average earners
More than 80% of homes are unaffordable for the average working family
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Work begins on redevelopment of historic Senate House
Contractor Graham has begun work on the £17.3m redevelopment of the University of London’s Senate House