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CommentThe new Part L is a small step forward
The latest changes to Part L of the Building Regulations are welcome, but reinforce the impression that this government talks big on sustainability, but doesn’t always deliver
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CommentPutting on the brakes
If someone takes out an injunction against a developer, it can cause a serious delay. What are the implications and how can you best prepare to minimise the effect?
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NewsGleeds wins role on £260m Daytona speedway revamp
Exclusive: Consultant appointed to cost manage major redevelopment of iconic motorsports venue in Florida
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NewsRider Levett Bucknall appoints global chairman
Philip Lo replaces outgoing chair Brian Dackers, who retired from the global board this month
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NewsPlanning stats: residential projects and approvals in July 2013
Barratt Homes tops the housebuilders’ table, while the South-east has most projects in planning
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FeaturesIndoor beaches: last resort?
Piped seagull cries. Surf-capable waves. Artificial volcano spewing synthetic lava. If these are your must-haves for a successful summer trip, check out Ike Ijeh’s Handy Holidaymaker’s Guide to Indoor Beaches of the World
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FeaturesCost model: TMT offices
The emergence of the technology, media and telecoms market sector looks set to define a new office product. Here are some of the key drivers behind this change and how they might affect the cost of office delivery
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FeaturesThe Peak District Hope Challange
Take a group of construction folk, stick them in a field and ask them to build a shelter out of salvaged materials in a single afternoon. That’s Habitat for Humanity’s Hope Challenge, and Building went to bear witness to the teams whose fundraising skills far outshone their architectural prowess
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FeaturesHansom: Reincarnations
We look at the Building of yesteryear, welcome Anthony Bamford to the Lords, watch George Ferguson defend his red trousers, imagine fisticuffs with Ed Davey, and consider an alternative use for scaffolding
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FeaturesMuseum of Liverpool: Nightmare at the museum
The £72m Museum of Liverpool may have opened in 2011, but problems with the design and build mean parts of the iconic building are still inaccessible to the public. Last week’s £1.13m court judgment highlights the dangers for small consultants on big projects
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NewsBritish Land to press ahead with massive Shoreditch scheme
British Land confirms it will move forward with plans to redevelop the Shoreditch Estate on the edge of the City of London
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NewsCrossrail finds remains of 9,000-year-old Londoners
Crossrail has found evidence of humans living on the Thames 9,000 ago at its site in North Woolwich
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NewsMorrisons open to new suppliers as it plots expansion
Group director of property reveals more firms may be added to framework for £500m a year development pipeline
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NewsGovernment unveils plans to convert shops into homes
New rules would allow retail developers to convert empty premises to homes
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NewsBellway reports cost pressures amid soaring sales
Housebuilder plots expansion with two new divisions opened this week
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NewsVolkerFitzpatrick sues Keller for millions
Exclusive: Contractor takes legal action against specialist over major defects on Bristol wine warehouse job
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NewsHousing growth spurs optimism across industry
New forcecast predicts strong growth next year across construction industry, driven by housing sector
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NewsFears government zero-carbon plan will harm recovery
Industry concerned vagueness of allowable solutions proposals will weaken nascent housing recovery