More Focus – Page 87
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FeaturesSo near and yet so far…
Setting up the National Infrastructure Commission was seen as a sign of the government’s commitment to getting rail, power and other major schemes built
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FeaturesInternational costs 2016
Global economic volatility, the UK vote for Brexit and currency fluctuations have triggered big movements in the relative construction costs of world cities
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FeaturesBattle of the BIM
Building Information Modelling is seen by many as the future of the industry, but who has made it to this year’s Building Awards BIM Initiative of the Year shortlist?
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FeaturesUK airports timeline: Half a century of political indecision
Today’s government decision to back a third runway at Heathrow comes after nearly 50 years of debate about where to expand airport capacity in the South-east
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FeaturesMarket review: Inflation on the horizon
The data shows that the fall in the value of the pound is likely to lead to a period of inflation, with prices rising
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FeaturesHousebuilders' salary survey 2016: Business as usual
The Brexit vote has ushered in a time of widespread uncertainty, but activity in the housebuilding sector has so far held up well. Joey Gardiner looks at what we can learn from this year’s salary survey and and asks how long trading can remain strong
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FeaturesLearn as you earn
The Brexit vote combined with next year’s apprenticeship levy may give some firms a headache over investment plans but the need for construction apprentices has never been greater
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FeaturesLead times: July - September 2016
There are capacity issues with some off-site manufacturing but the consensus among other site-based trades is that lead times are stabilising
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FeaturesPoplar Baths: Pooling resources
Poplar Baths in London’s East End is a historic example of state architecture used to improve public health. But to preserve this listed building, the project team had to demolish part of it and rebuild through a PFI agreement
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FeaturesWhat to specify: Sustainability
Buildings that will harvest light, help grow silvergrass, test environmental credibility and power TV broadcasters feature among this week’s crop of product news
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FeaturesFarmer Review: Not waving but drowning
Mark Farmer’s government-commissioned report into the construction industry makes for shocking reading. Speaking to Building the author explains his view of the dire state of the industry
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FeaturesFarmer Review: The 10 recommendations
Today’s ‘Modernise or die’ report aims to kick-start reform with this 10-point action plan
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FeaturesFarmer Review: Why construction is a sick patient
Mark Farmer adopts the analogy of an ailing patient, with symptoms ranging from low productivity to a bad public image
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FeaturesHS2: On track?
Amid negative headlines and political uncertainty, signs of progress on the UK’s next rail megaproject are contradictory at best
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FeaturesThe lady is for turning
For now at least, Theresa May bestrides the political scene, dismantling David Cameron’s legacy and introducing policy changes in housing and infrastructure
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FeaturesGlobal city focus: Los Angeles
The ‘city where no-one walks’ is revolutionising transportation and land use to maximise health, income and opportunities
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FeaturesConstruction Rocks: Vintage Bands night
The second leg of this year’s Construction Rocks event goes vintage
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FeaturesBuilding Awards Small Project of the Year: Part 2
In this year’s Building Awards Small Project of the Year category, old and new meet in a cornucopia of diverse projects
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FeaturesBuilding Awards Small Project of the Year: Part 1
In this year’s Building Awards Small Project of the Year category, old and new meet in a cornucopia of diverse projects
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FeaturesCRASH honours its Patrons at Annual Reception and Above and Beyond Awards
CRASH honoured its patrons’ unwavering generosity and loyalty at their Annual Reception and Above and Beyond Awards on Thursday 29 September