All Features articles – Page 136
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FeaturesCPD 15 2017: ERP legislation and commercial heating systems
New legislation is about to change the way that the seasonal efficiency of heating equipment is calculated. This CPD module, sponsored by Nortek Global HVAC, outlines the key points
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FeaturesCost update Q2 2017
Materials cost inflation continues to rise, although the effects of sterling’s weakness are filtering out slightly and the increase in input costs has slowed.
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FeaturesOnline poll: Schools funding
Are you concerned that capital funding for schools will be hit by moves to address shortfalls in funding for teachers?
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FeaturesImage of the week: High speed
London’s highest running track is unveiled at the White Collar Factory office building
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FeaturesBack to school: Summing up the savings
What effect will changes to funding have on the construction and education sectors, and what precedent it could set for the future?
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Chatham Historic Dockyard
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Alan Mitchell of Baynes and Mitchell Architects
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FeaturesBack to school: Funding formula
Universities’ investment in their campuses continues to be strong but for how much longer? Brexit and Labour’s election pledge to scrap fees are giving vice-chancellors the jitters.
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FeaturesCPD 14 2017: Linear thermal bridging
It is essential to understand the impact of thermal bridges if buildings are to be effectively insulated. This module, sponsored by Kingspan Insulation, explains how they occur, and how to reduce them
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FeaturesBack to school: The human touch
OMA’s first science building, Lab City engineering school near Paris, humanises its rational grid structure through a system of streets and squares bathed in natural light.
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FeaturesCost model: Operating theatres
It is critical to ensure that surgical theatres are fit for purpose and appropriate for rapidly advancing medical practices
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Safari lodge
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Alex Michaelis, co-founder of Michaelis Boyd
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FeaturesSafety in numbers
The Definitive Guideline to health and safety sentencing was brought into force last year, signalling larger and more discretionary fines. What is its impact so far on SMEs in particular and what does it signal for safety in the sector?
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FeaturesTracker: July 2017
The total activity index remained stable in July. The R M index grew and returned to positive territory and the orders index was one point up from June’s figure. Experian Economics reports
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FeaturesMarket review: Looking downwards
Construction activity has declined during the second quarter, despite overall UK growth, and contract values are decreasing
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FeaturesLondon's High Point: Race to the top
In creating the UK’s tallest build-for-rent development – Highpoint in London’s Elephant and Castle – flexibility, efficiency and speed were key concepts for contractor Mace and structural engineer AKT II
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Watford Junction offices
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Dan Burr, partner at Sheppard Robson
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