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FeaturesSustainability: Building structures
In-use energy consumption is well regulated, so should we now consider embodied carbon? Isabel McAllister and Anthony Mitchell of Cyril Sweett, Steve Webb and Anna Beckett of Webb Yates report
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CommentDelivering low carbon buildings in practice
We’re very good at delivering low-carbon buildings on paper, but when it comes to actual performance, we’re where we were 20 years ago. Richard Guy says it’s time to get serious
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NewsOlympic media centre legacy plans
The Olympic Park Legacy Company has invited bids from companies interested in taking over the press and broadcast centres after the 2012 Games.
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NewsPolice called to Overbury site in Belgravia after man stabbed
Police were called to an Overbury site in London’s upmarket Belgravia on Monday after a man working at the site was stabbed. The incident occurred at 20 Chesham Place in Belgravia, London, where Overbury is working on the £12m refurbishment of the former Sheraton Belgravia hotel.Police told Building they were ...
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Must do better
Readers consider how groups or organisations could improve. Building inspection, the RICS and housebuilders all come in for criticism this week
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FeaturesWinning work in the healthcare sector
The healthcare industry is changing. The new Health and Social Care Bill is decentralising power, and construction firms are going to have to take the initiative if they want to win work. Emily Wright looks at the data compiled in Building’s first Health White Paper
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NewsArchitects brand Stirling judges ‘politically dumb'
Anger after Zaha Hadid’s ‘expensive’ school design takes architecture prize in climate of austerity
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NewsPlanning stats: Residential projects and approvals
Donald Trump’s Golf Links scheme topped the list with £1bn of housing approvals in September
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CommentTory conference Q&A: the construction minister
Emily Wright cornered the construction minister Mark Prisk, at the Tory party conference this week…
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NewsElectricians demonstrate in what could be start of 'industry revolution'
Union Unite says action is related to pay and conditions
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FeaturesHold very tight, please: Mike Carroll interview
How do you put a consultancy firm in prime position for growth in the next few years? Mike Carroll, chief executive of Arcadis, tells Emily Wright why flexibility and change are essential to future success
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FeaturesTop 200 Consultants 2011: Are you positive?
This year’s Top 200 consultants survey shows that staff numbers and salaries are finally climbing. But it also warns not to let the optimism go to your head
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CommentBuilding buys a pint ... for Hilson Moran
If this lot are anything to go by, engineers are a thrill-seeking bunch
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The Construction Act: Changes to NEC and ICC payment provisions
The new Construction Act has sparked all sorts of changes to payment provisions in contracts - and some could be troublesome. Here’s what to look out for
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NewsCivil engineers launch 2012 London Engineering Awards
The ICE are inviting entries for 2012 awards celebrating engineering excellence in London
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NewsHendry: 'UK needs £200bn investment in energy infrastructure'
Second phase of the national infrastructure plan is due to be released next month
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NewsLord Foster: Steve Jobs was an “inspiration”
Leading architect pays tribute after the founder of Apple’s death
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CommentMr Cameron, here’s how to build 500,000 homes and net £10bn for the Treasury – well maybe
Is David Cameron’s call for a ‘housing revolution’ too good to be true?
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NewsArchitects propose ‘Silicon Roundabout’ overhaul
London-based practice in discussions with developers and TfL