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FeaturesInside off-site
Modern methods of construction are now being used on all manner of projects, from restaurants to naval bases. Mark Faithfull looks at the latest developments and asks: could this be the age of off-site?
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OSM experienced
For many project teams, using OSM means embarking on a scarily steep learning curve involving substantial changes to their traditional building processes. So how can they be sure of getting it right? At Mtech Group, we apply this simple checklist, nominally aligned to the RIBA workplan, that focuses the project ...
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Language skills
Learning the right words and phrases is the key to understanding a new culture. So, here with “Off-site manufacture: Lesson one” is Mtech Group
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Five on shortlist for £300m Coventry scheme
Midlands project will include 3,000 homes, leisure centre and the development of a country park.
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RICS disputes Prescott £60,000 home claim
The RICS contradicts Prescott and says that new homes cost at least £100,000 to build.
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Country & Metropolitan profit doubles
Country & Metropolitan meets demand for low-cost urban housing in the South and boosts pre-tax profit by 97%.
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Morgan Est wins £340m utilities contracts
Infrastructure arm of Morgan Sindall picks up contracts from Severn Trent and National Grid Transco.
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Regulations roundup
A brief guide to recently issued regulations with pointers to upcoming changes in regulations and consultation documents
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Five tips for complying with the DDA
By today, organisations that deal with the public should have complied with the Disability Discrimination Act by making their services accessible to people with disabilities. What constitutes a fully DDA-compliant building has yet to be decided, as this will be determined by a body of case law. In the meantime, ...
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FeaturesFire evacuation
An unusual approach was needed to get the University of Hertfordshire’s de Havilland campus building to conform with Part B of the Building Regulations, which deals with fire safety.
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FeaturesOpening homes, hearts and minds
Graham Bizley says that allowing Open House visitors into his home was an eye-opener.
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Seven vie to redevelop Tate St Ives art gallery
Original architect on shortlist to extend Tate St Ives and turn town into a year-round resort
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New boss for Equion FM
Tim Grier takes charge of John Laing's FM arm and promises to increase turnover to £25m.
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Whizzy WYG increases profit by 20% as chairman steps down
Acquisition trail pays off for White Young Green as profit rises to £6.9m and turnover hits £90m.
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NewsDisabled denied access on high street as DDA law looms
Survey reveals that thousands of businesses will fail to comply with a new law requiring the removal of physical barriers to disabled.
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Hyde quits Jarvis
Jarvis chief executive Kevin Hyde stands down after disastrous financial year.
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RMI work helps keep BSS profit on track
BSS says government spending was helping to counteract commercial dip as eight more PTS branches are opened.
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Seven in frame for New Islington
Conran and Partners, de Rijke Marsh and shedkm are among the architects on the competition shortlist for a 29-acre Millennium Community in East Manchester.
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Prescott promises £60,000 homes in South East
Surplus public land will be developed to provide young people with up to 10,000 affordable homes from as little as £60,000.