More Focus – Page 26
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FeaturesJust how good is wood?
In the third in our series on construction materials, Thomas Lane looks at whether wood really is the panacea many claim it to be
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FeaturesAn interview with new RIBA president Simon Allford
Every incoming president of the RIBA says they are going to shake up the institute; all of them come away bruised. But architect and amateur boxer Simon Allford isn’t fazed
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FeaturesCost model: Regional science parks
The UK needs 10 times more laboratory space just to meet current demand, and the life sciences sector is growing exponentially – a strong market opportunity for developers and investors. Aecom’s Alison Wring walks us through the factors influencing cost and design in this innovative sector
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FeaturesPlanning makes way for levelling up as Gove shifts focus
The reshuffle has put the restyled housing ministry in the spotlight, with one of the Tories’ biggest hitters now in charge reflecting a recalibration of government priorities
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FeaturesWe need neither feast nor famine but a steady diet of work: an interview with Andy Steele
The new chairman of Build UK reckons construction’s business model is broken. He tells Dave Rogers what he thinks it will take to fix it – starting with greater certainty from government
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FeaturesHow to build 5,000 homes in Middle England – and keep the neighbours happy
Urban & Civic is only 12 years old but this private equity-backed property start-up is turning heads with its approach to master development. Elizabeth Hopkirk visited a former RAF base in Cambridgeshire to see the business model in action
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FeaturesThis is what I know: Sarah Beale’s thoughts as she steps down from the CITB
The chief executive is leaving the training body at the end of the month
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FeaturesHow construction can (help to) save the world, part 3
Our series featuring suggestions from experts on ways for the industry to tackle climate change continues, this time with a focus on what professionals can do
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FeaturesRICS reforms: what changes do members want after bombshell report?
Four of the RICS’ senior team resigned this month following Alison Levitt’s report into a governance scandal. We asked members what they thought of the report’s findings and how the institution needs to change
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FeaturesHow construction can (help to) save the world, part 2
Continuing our series featuring proposals from industry experts on how to tackle the climate crisis with action, here are several that take a materials-focused approach
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FeaturesLee Rowley: what we know about the new construction minister
Son of milkman and grandson of Derbyshire miners now industry’s main contact in government
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FeaturesA revolving door: construction ministers in the past five years
Since 2016, average time in position has been just seven months
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FeaturesHow construction can (help to) save the world
As part of our countdown to the Cop26 conference in Glasgow in November, we put out a call across the industry asking people to identify one idea that could effect positive change. This is the first in a series of their responses
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FeaturesCost model: Net zero homes
As net zero carbon becomes a guiding principle across all new buildings but with so many design and construction issues yet to be solved or standardised, creating housing stock is a challenge, explains Aecom’s Rob Mills
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FeaturesIt’s a wrap: restoring Selfridges’ showstopper status
As if one shocking shopfront look wasn’t enough, Birmingham’s sassy Selfridges has donned a temporary garb of even greater gaudiness while faults are fixed in the glittering blue chainmail below. Thomas Lane explains the technical challenges
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FeaturesIn Business: Nigel Webb, the man driving British Land
Nigel Webb, head of development at British Land, talks to Dave Rogers about the return to the office, upcoming projects and why construction needs to become more like the car industry
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FeaturesA doughnut-shaped solution to help save the world
Building has been asking a wide range of industry figures what construction can do to help the UK hit net zero targets. To kick off the series, Professor Tim Ibell proffers a sweet-sounding solution
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FeaturesAs Cleveland Bridge teeters on the brink, it will forever be associated with Wembley
The firm might not be the biggest to go under, but its work on the stadium ensured that its name stayed in the headlines
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FeaturesMichael Gove and housing: what you need to know
Michael Gove is a political heavy-weight and household name, but what do we know about his views on housing, planning and the environment?
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FeaturesWatch: CO-RE chief executive David Ainsworth video interview
Alinea’s Steve Watts talks to the London development management specialist about the office market