All articles by Stephen Kennett – Page 12
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NewsRenewable heat incentive scheme attacked
Sustainable building association warns that government plans could lead to higher carbon emissions
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NewsDanish bank headquarters complete
Designed by 3XN, building is characterised by dramatic roofscape with 83 prism-like skylights
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NewsQatari Diar reveals new Chelsea Barracks masterplan
Initial concepts by Dixon Jones, Squire & Partners and Kim Wilkie Associates presented to resident groups
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NewsActive fire protection: What’s the best way to do it?
Wales is on the brink of becoming the first region in the UK to demand active fire protection in all new homes, but how should it be done?’
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NewsGalliford Try wins £50m worth of affordable housing work
Contractor and housebuilder scoops contracts in Enfield, Yorkshire and Plymouth
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NewsBalfour Beatty named preferred bidder on £300m Ealing BSF
Contractor confirms it has beaten Wates on contract to refurbish 14 schools and to construct a high school
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NewsCyril Sweett to post £3m pre-tax profit
Trading update describes 'unprecedented market conditions' and puts revenue at an estimated £67m
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NewsAsking price for homes rises 2.6%
Rightmove survey shows sellers are ignoring pre-election jitters and worries about the economy
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NewsFreddy Shepherd plans to manufacture wind turbines in Tyneside
Former owner of Newcastle United FC has bought up derelict shipyards and hopes to make the area a centre for building off shore wind farms
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NewsMichelmersh completes Freshfield Lane Brickworks buyout
Brickmanufacturer expands operations with aquisition of Sussex-based firm
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FeaturesGoodnight and good luck: Converting offices to hotels
With the commercial office market in the doldrums, developers are waking up to the idea of converting them into hotels. Stephen Kennett works all hours to find out how it’s done
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FeaturesThe possibilities! Latest web tools for architects
The latest web tools allow architects to note down ideas, scribble on images, and then share them at the click of a button. They’re simple, they’re cheap as chips, and they might just take over the world.
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FeaturesThe hard stuff
The world of flooring is coming up with cheaper, cleaner alternatives to traditional stone tiles
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NewsLink between poor housing and tuberculosis highlighted
Initiative aims to improve health by delivering better housing in London borough of Brent
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NewsHealth minister unveils innovative hospital designs
Washroom pod among prototypes revealed as part of “Design for Patient Dignity” programme
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NewsColleges rail against adult learning budget cuts
Mooted 10-25% reduction in funds will affect courses such as bricklaying, joinery, plastering and plumbing
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NewsAtkins bags £350m highways deal
Engineering firm signs deal with Oxford County Council to become highways provider
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NewsDubai World asks for eight years to pay off debt
Nakheel's parent wants extension on repayment plan to creditors of £15bn debt mountain
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NewsWolseley reports £261m loss
Building materials firm increases market share but half-year results show sales are hit by poor performance in US
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NewsTories publish energy green paper
David Cameron outlines 12-point plan, including streamlining planning for infrastructure projects and supporting nuclear power