All Features articles – Page 57
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Engaging with clients before tender is the key to winning more work
How a competitive intelligence gathering technique called capture management improves the probability of winning bids
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In Business: Contractors’ exposure to the ailing aviation market
The pandemic has brought airport expansion plans to an abrupt halt. What is the impact on companies relying on the construction work?
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Hollywood healthcare comes to Qatar
Power International Holding and Elegancia Healthcare to build 250-bed, state-of-the-art hospital in Doha
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Inspired Villages: making up the shortfall of housing with care
Dedicated retirement communities are a growth sector for housing. Building Boardroom spoke to Inspired Villages’ chief executive Jamie Bunce to find out more about the market
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CPD 1 2021: Specifying roofs to reduce fire risk
This CPD, sponsored by ROCKWOOL, explains how to apply fire-conscious design, construction and materials specification to a building’s fifth facade – its roof
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Will the chancellor see construction as a special case in next month’s Budget?
This week’s letter from the CLC to Rishi Sunak is a plea to recognise the industry’s potential to drive economic recovery
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Covid means we need a new approach to project management
Conventional risk management isn’t up to the job of managing today’s uncertainities. A new mindset and tools are needed
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5 minutes with … David Shaw at Pick Everard
Pick Everard’s new national design director believes his biggest career challenges lie ahead, but can you tell what his secret skill is?
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RICS consultation: What reforms do members want?
Tell us how you think the institution should change to benefit its UK membership
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Explainer: the proposed Future Buildings Standard in detail
Long-awaited proposals to make non-domestic buildings greener and more efficient are now out for consultation
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How does the RICS rebuild its reputation?
A disagreement with four directors has turned into a wider dispute about the institution’s purpose and direction that has left its members angry and disillusioned. Tom Lowe analyses the issues
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After Nick Walkley: What direction will Homes England take next?
Agency faces triple threats of market uncertainty, fire safety and net zero if it wants to deliver homes
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What the Future Buildings Standard means for the industry
The consultation on reducing energy use in non domestic buildings has been a long time coming. We examine the implications of the main proposals
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5 minutes with … Shauna Bradley at Glenn Howells Architects
Director at Glenn Howells Architects in Birmingham on the challenges and joys of working in a profession that has no rules and her love of New York and sandwiches
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In Business: T&T’s Vince Clancy on why the global picture gives him confidence
Turner & Townsend’s boss is looking beyond the UK’s third lockdown to a ‘golden era’ for construction
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Explainer: What the draft Future Homes Standard means for new developments
The government has published the draft version of Part L which comes into force next year. Here are five key points you need to know
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2021 contractor salary survey: a year dictated by covid
Coronavirus continues to dominate industry sentiment, and there’s a feeling among professionals that jumping ship may be the best way to guarantee their futures
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Procurement update: increasing productivity
Design, procurement and construction processes have become more complex over time, and the added complications of covid-19 and Brexit have piled on the pressure. Steve Watts of Alinea examines in detail the factors affecting productivity and considers how we can bring about improvements to get more for less
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Specifier: Covid-safe technology
In the wake of covid-19, it is clear that infection control needs to become integral to buildings – as well as to construction sites. David Ludlow surveys some innovative products that can help protect against virus transmission
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Inside British Land’s new social value and sustainability strategy
With the goal of achieving net zero carbon for its entire portfolio by 2030 and a commitment to strong community partnerships, the developer is taking a bold approach. Thomas Lane talks to British Land head of community Anna Devlet and sustainability chief Juliette Morgan