All Features articles – Page 130
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FeaturesTracker: October 2017
The total activity index indicates growth, and residential and non-residential activity is in positive territory
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FeaturesThe return of the clerk of works
Concerns about building quality and safety, especially in the wake of Grenfell, have led to calls for a more co-ordinated approach to accountability. Could the answer be to revive the largely lapsed role of clerk of works?
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FeaturesCPD 27 2017: Introduction to solid surface
Solid surface is a man-made material, suitable for a range of interior and exterior applications. This CPD, sponsored by Avonite, outlines the key considerations for designers
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FeaturesWhat to specify: M&E
Low-noise air-conditioning, all-in-one emergency lighting, mechanical and digital security systems and office lighting that’s gentle on the eye are among this week’s featured products
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FeaturesOnline poll: Targeting 300,000 homes a year
This week’s poll: Will the funding and incentives the chancellor pledged for housebuilding in the Autumn Budget be enough for him to achieve his 300,000 homes a year target?
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Bushey Cemetery
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Waugh Thistleton Architects
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FeaturesCladding sector: Think you've got it covered?
Several cladding firms may have fallen in recent years, but the collapse of Lakesmere this month came as a shock. If this can happen to the biggest firm in the sector – one seemingly in robust health – how worried should the others be?
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FeaturesTop Specialist Contractors 2017
While Brexit is a worry, their UK focus means most specialist contractors have less to fear than some, and workloads are healthy for now. But there are concerns about the pipeline ahead, and payment issues are a headache
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FeaturesGood Employer Guide 2017: Beyond the nine to five
As Brexit uncertainty looks set to constrain employers’ ability to recruit and the skills gap widens, Debika Ray looks at what benefits the best employers are providing this year to keep their offices happy – and full
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FeaturesGood Employer Guide 2017: Reaching out
Companies are engaging in outreach initiatives to make construction a more appealing career choice for young people. Debika Ray reports on how firms are working to recruit a diverse range of talented students, apprentices and people changing careers
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FeaturesInfrastructure update: Investment review
Elisabeth Selk of Arcadis explores the opportunities for infrastructure delivery in the UK to dive into deeper pools of private finance
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FeaturesProjects: Hackney town hall
It’s taken 12 years to restore Hackney town hall after 80 years of neglect. Ike Ijeh assesses the results
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FeaturesBudget 2017: key points
The key talking points from Chancellor Philip Hammond’s Autumn Budget
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2017: Building Magazine Project of the Year
New Scotland Yard is at the very forefront of cutting-edge technology and design
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2017: Construction Client of the Year
The Education and Skills Funding Agency currently has 1,000 projects under way
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2017: Building Magazine Woman of the Year
Dervilla Mitchell is chair of Arup’s UK and EMEA business
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2017: Building Magazine Personality of the Year
Richard Steer has been instrumental in developing Gleeds’ global footprint