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CommentLooking beyond the horizon
Zoologists, scientists and chemists could provide construction with a fresh perspective on cutting carbon emissions from buildings
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FeaturesScottish Crime Campus
With its DNA-inspired design concept, BMJ and Ryder Architecture’s £82m Scottish Crime Campus provides compelling evidence that police buildings don’t have to be grim high-security compounds.
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CommentCycle deaths are preventable
Heavy construction vehicles should be banned from using minor roads
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NewsIs income inequality screwing up the housing market?
It seems curious that so little research has been done into income inequality and its impact on housing
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CommentDefining due diligence
An obligation to exercise ‘due diligence’ is a common term in construction contracts, but what does this entail? A recent TCC case provides some guidance
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FeaturesWhole-life carbon: Airports
Lifecycle analysis suggests that, when it comes to transport hubs, the most energy-efficient option is not always the most obvious
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NewsSix architects shortlisted for RIBA HQ design
Shortlist places increased because of the quality of submissions
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NewsEnergy companies accused of halting ECO programmes
Energy conservation body’s claim, also backed by UKGBC, denied by the big six
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CommentA sluggish rise in construction job creation
The latest employment figures do not show a surge in construction jobs
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FeaturesCan the government's consultant framework defy the critics?
A government framework worth £750m to construction consultants was finally re-tendered at the end of October - 10 months late. Can it be taken seriously after such a delay?
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NewsGreen light for £150m Hammersmith scheme
Development by Grainger and Helical Bar approved by council
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NewsTaylor Wimpey reports increased sales rates
Firm says Help to Buy is proving successful in stimulating the UK housing market
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NewsStrong UK helps Atkins profit jump 15%
Firm sees European profit collapse as market remains challenging
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NewsZed Factorty Brighton scheme receives planning permission
52 zero-carbon homes, designed with Alan Phillips Architects, given go ahead
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CommentIs it time to crack the Code for Sustainable Homes?
The government’s Housing Standards Review takes aim at the Code for Sustainable Homes. Our columnist assesses the different options that could replace it
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NewsWates ordered to pay over £280,000 to brickwork contractor
High Court orders Wates to pay compensation to sub-contractor after delaying its start on site
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NewsKier finds just 12 takers for supply chain finance scheme
New payment regime met with modest response, while Carillion gets boost to number of firms on its scheme
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NewsBristol Old Vic
Architect Haworth Tompkins submits plans for the refurbishment of Bristol’s 1760s theatre
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NewsAecom poaches EFA design chief for global education role
Mairi Johnson leaves role at Education Funding Agency to head firm’s education consultancy