All Building articles in 10 May 2019
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Features
The digital career ladder: upskilling your staff
Jamie Harris speaks to three firms that are tackling the digital revolution and the skills crisis through digital upskilling
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From the archive: 2011 - Always check your work
As we mark the opening of the new Royal Papworth hospital this week, spare a thought for healthcare construction professionals of 2011
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Sketch of the week: Notre-Dame, Paris
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by John Gouldsmith, an architect at Probyn Miers
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Image of the week: Heaven on earth
For Nuremberg’s annual Blue night celebration of culture, the artwork Heavenly Journey by Korean artist couple Eun Hui and Chang Min Lee, who live in the city, was projected onto its imperial castle
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Lead times: January - March 2019
Lead times have remained static, but widespread reports of labour shortages mean firms are starting to predict increases soon
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Comment
Money, money, money: construction's investment and payment challenges
What’s the real answer to construction’s apparent inability to pay its suppliers? More investment, driven by greater innovation
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Comment
Will new-builds be banned from connecting to the gas grid?
How feasible is the Committee on Climate Change’s recommendation?
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Comment
Construction industry gossip: Stop, look and listen
People wonder why a well-known Australian has taken charge of the Crown’s jewels, and the London Assembly is losing several blame games
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News
Brexit blamed for lack of new work in first three months of year
But overall construction output inches up, according to ONS figures
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Features
Building podcast: Kier loses another director, Royal Papworth hospital, and the House of Commons moves
Listen on our website here or on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or your preferred podcast app
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Are permitted development rights a stroke of genius, or have they created a new generation of slums?
The government’s scheme to allow developers to bypass the planning system has been a roaring success, but why do so many want to ditch it?
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News
Government housing adviser says better inspection regime needed
PRP partner laments deteriorated construction quality
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Projects: How the Royal Papworth Hospital has health at heart
The Royal Papworth hospital has moved into a brand-new building that places health outcomes at its centre
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News
Travis Perkins records double-digit sales growth
Firm also making progress on cost reduction work following £49m loss last year
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Comment
What constitutes practical completion
Lindy Patterson examines the conclusions of an appeal court ruling between Mears and Costplan
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Comment
What new changes to off-payroll rules mean for contractors
Coming changes to off-payroll rules are a major challenge for building firms
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News
Turner & Townsend pinches JLL boss
Consultant appoints Nick Clare to lead its commercial project management team
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News
Stratford Waterfront plans given the all clear
East Bank culture hub gets detailed consent while housing towers receive outline approval
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Comment
Renovating Notre-Dame is a delicate balancing act
Decisions should not be made in haste - there are plenty of questions to be asked