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FeaturesWhy have costs gone up at Hinkley Point C?
The latest cost overrun in the construction of nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point in Somerset, and fears of a delay in commissioning, have led to questions being asked about the viability of this and future projects.
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FeaturesHinkley Point C: The problems facing nuclear projects
Why is Hinkley delayed and overbudget?
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FeaturesTracker: August 2019
Activity dropped into negative space after three months of expansion, with non-residential activity seeing a 26-point fall into negative territory
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FeaturesBuilding intelligence: Q2 2019
Office construction will continue to decline this year and next in a volatile environment
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FeaturesGoing to town: Will the £3.6bn Towns Fund make a difference?
After years of neglect, does this mark a U-turn in regeneration policy – and are there chances for construction to make a difference?
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FeaturesWhat does construction want from the next Queen’s speech?
Building asks industry experts what they would like the government to offer construction
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FeaturesApplied technology: Machine learning
The use of machine learning could improve the way we predict cost, quantity, schedule and outcomes for the built environment
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FeaturesProjects: Troubadour theatre, White City, London
The Troubadour theatre is based on a tried-and-tested model of pop-up venues on London sites
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FeaturesKier: The beginning of the end or the end of the beginning?
Comparisons with Carillion and Interserve only hardened when Kier posted a £245m pre-tax loss — but some see a good business that can rebuild
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FeaturesProcurement update: Brexit
With the timing and manner of the UK’s exit from the EU in doubt once more, Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis looks at the options available
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FeaturesThe sky’s the limit: See the world’s tallest modular tower in Croydon
But Thomas Lane reckons it won’t be long until 101 George Street’s 135m height record is broken again, as modular becomes increasingly viable
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FeaturesThe rise of the smart home
An increasing demand for smart devices has opened up fresh ways of differentiating new-builds while increasing customer satisfaction
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FeaturesUsing technology to fix construction's productivity crisis: 11 talking points
Industry experts met recently to debate the problems that technology can solve – and the headaches that will have to be cured first
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FeaturesHow safe are timber-frame buildings?
Joey Gardiner reports on what experts are saying about the Worcester Park fire, the implications for the building method and how it is regulated
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FeaturesWant a revolution in project planning? Click here
A consortium including Vinci, Skanska and the BRE is building a tool called PLASMA that aims to reduce costs and time on site by 25%
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FeaturesVu.City: The future of planning?
Virtual reality that shows every detail of a city — even those that don’t exist yet — could transform how the sector works
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FeaturesWhat else is blocking HS2?
We all know about its ballooning budget but it could be procurement problems that take HS2 off track
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FeaturesStay of execution: What does the delay to the reverse charge VAT regime mean for construction?
The threat of a 20% cut to the cash flow of 150,000 businesses has receded after a delay, but the danger to firms remains
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FeaturesCost model: London fringe offices
Developing office schemes here requires a careful balancing of the need to maximise tenant appeal against the constraints of lower rental income
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FeaturesHigher power: how is the universities sector shaping up?
The universities and higher education sector is as vulnerable as any to fluctuating demand — but it still has billions every year to spend on its buildings