All Social Value articles – Page 5
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FeaturesCalifornia dreamin’ brings a skatepark to Folkestone
Inspired by the bowl skating of 1970s America, Folkestone’s multistorey skatepark – a world first – is set to transform the UK’s skating scene forever
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CommentLet’s talk about construction’s people problem
Building invites you to be part of its Every Person Counts coverage, giving voice to those tackling the acute skills crisis facing construction
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CommentWhy listening and learning is now more vital than ever
Tomorrow is International Women’s Day – the perfect time to renew our commitment to making construction more inclusive and diverse
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CommentLevelling up is a shared responsibility
There is much in the government white paper for construction to get behind and lots of opportunities to contribute
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CommentWe have a mountain to climb to attract enough talent to construction
Mace’s chief executive on why reforming the Apprenticeship Levy is just one important part of a collective effort to tackle the skills crisis
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NewsIndustry underwhelmed by Gove’s levelling up vision
Housing and construction bodies criticise lack of detail in long-awaited plans
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NewsGove pledges to boost transport, town centres and skills in levelling up plan
Long-awaited white paper set to detail how government plans to achieve 12 ‘missions’
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CommentESG targets have never been more important for build to rent developers
This is a booming sector, but to win work you need to really show you are making the social and environmental impact that investors are demanding
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CommentWe must make a better case for new housing
Persuading residents to accept local development is not easy, but the case in favour is about far more than good design
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CommentWe’ve only scratched the surface of what social value could be
There are many barriers to truly integrating social value into the design of projects, but a new guide aims to show how change is possible
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CommentOur construction minister needs real clout and a long-term contract
Lee Rowley is the government’s sixth construction minister within the past three years. It’s no surprise that some in the industry are grumbling
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NewsGovernment plans crackdown on dodgy suppliers as part of procurement overhaul
Measures to combat poor performance to come into force in 2023 at the earliest
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FeaturesPlanning makes way for levelling up as Gove shifts focus
The reshuffle has put the restyled housing ministry in the spotlight, with one of the Tories’ biggest hitters now in charge reflecting a recalibration of government priorities
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FeaturesWhen it’s hard to find the words: creating architectural terms in sign language
The absence of agreed signs for architectural terms is a major barrier for deaf people working in the built environment – so Chris Laing started the Signstrokes project to change that
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CommentGet that September spring in your step
This has always been the month for getting back to normal, our batteries recharged – but it’ll require extra measures this year to get everyone’s bounce back, warns James Wates
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FeaturesForming an industry-wide approach to social value
Social value is increasingly prized, but how it is defined and measured varies widely – as does the appreciation of its importance
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CommentHow social value can help us improve ED&I
Mandatory weighting of social value in procurement now means organisations must monitor progress on equality, which is a good thing, says Atkins’ Michelle Baker
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NewsUnesco decision will not stop new developments in Liverpool, city’s mayor says
Joanne Anderson said that regeneration will not be halted for the sake of a ‘heritage label’ after city’s World Heritage Status was revoked
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Features5 minutes with … Olutayo Adebowale at Cirkadia and the Design Council
The director at consultant Cirkadia on the importance of social value, her love of dress design and why Nigerian food is the cuisine to watch