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FeaturesTracker: May 2016
The construction activity index fell by a point in May following a brief peak in April, while individual sub-sectors enjoy mixed fortunes
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FeaturesV&A: Underground art
The V A’s £49.5m subterranean extension had to be built without closing the main museum and without damaging the listed facades of the surrounding buildings. Building reports on how Arup, AL_A and Wates made it without a wobble
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FeaturesBrexit: The vote that shook Britain
It’s hit construction hard - on the stock exchange, in boardrooms and on sites across the UK, people are starting to rethink an industry that is no longer part of the EU. But what exactly will change and how quickly?
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FeaturesBuilding intelligence: Q1 2016
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show that total construction output grew over 2015, but that things are less buoyant for the first quarter of this year
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FeaturesThe construction manager: Last chance to see?
Since its heyday in the 1990s, the construction manager has declined in numbers, due to the loss of its natural habitat of rising inflation and wealthy clients. Building assesses whether time has run out for the once-common role or whether it’s about to bounce back
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FeaturesHansom: Rule, Britannia
As the nation decides whether or not to bind its destiny to Europe’s, we are reminded of the strength of our territorial loyalties - be that to our nation, our home town - or to the desk we’re given to sit at …
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FeaturesMarket review: Ongoing uncertainty
The UK economy and the construction sector both continue to grow but concerns over the EU referendum have led to things slowing down in recent months
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FeaturesWhat to specify: Commercial
This week’s products for specification include anti-slip decking tiles, a fire protection coating system to protect steel structures, and sound-absorbing acoustic tiles
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FeaturesParental leave: Man about the house
Many professionals in our male-dominated industry say they want to spend more time with their children. So why aren’t new dads taking up their recent right to shared parental leave? We talk to two fathers who took time out of the workplace
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FeaturesOffices of the future: Where now for Don Draper?
The office has come a long way since the days of Mad Men, but what could it look like in 10 or 20 years’ time? Well, hot-desking, wellbeing measures and remote working will all flourish. But alas, there’ll be no return of the drinks cabinet
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FeaturesSustainability: BREEAM
BREEAM certification is becoming an increasingly used standard requirement on city buildings. But does it pay?
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FeaturesBrexit: No time to hedge our bets
As polling cards are readied for the UK’s EU referendum, the construction sector prepares for the possibility of a vote to Leave. Building speaks to professionals about the possible profound effects on labour and material costs, foreign investment, and growth and trade
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Features‘The next Canary Wharf and Stratford combined’
A planned interchange between HS2 and Crossrail has made an unassuming spot of west London a candidate for the largest regeneration scheme in the UK
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FeaturesCut to the chase: Rebuilding the Daytona International Speedway
The Daytona International Speedway was the first motor sports stadium in the world when it was built in 1959. This year, a British-led team helped tear it down and rebuild it
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FeaturesCost update Q1 2016
Labour cost inflation remains the primary culprit for a continued rise to building costs, but the rate at which materials costs are growing is still moderate
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FeaturesSweett hereafter
With Sweett’s purchase by WSP PB making it the latest venerable UK consultant to be snapped up by a bigger foreign firm, Building considers how such takeover deals - and the spin-off firms that often result - are changing the market
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FeaturesBlacklist: ‘We take it very personal’
The legal battle against major construction firms for using an employee blacklist has finally been settled out of court to the tune of millions. But for some victims and supporters, the matter is very far from over
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FeaturesBlinds and wellbeing: Put in the shade
Blinds in commercial buildings have been seen as integral to controlling daylighting and views out. But might a more sophisticated approach to facade design mean that the humble blind has had its day?
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FeaturesThe verdict: BIG's Serpentine Pavilion
After 15 years the Serpentine has added four summer houses to its series of single pavilions. Is it enough to revive an ageing format? Ike Ijeh is in no doubt
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