All Building articles in 15 August 2025
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2025 shortlists: Architectural Practice of the Year
In a series celebrating the Building Awards finalists, we look at the Architectural Practice of the Year shortlist
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CommentTime to deliver: how alliancing can unblock the building and renewal of Britain’s infrastructure
The case is well established, the policy environment has caught up and tools are available. What remains is the willingness to apply these principles, say Jason Russell of AtkinsRéalis and Jacqui Archer of Aecom
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Information - BuildingCPD 14 2025: Restoring heritage buildings: The role of timber windows
Sponsored by George Barnsdale, this module explores the legal protections of listed buildings, focusing on the replacement of timber windows to balance heritage preservation with modern standards
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CommentBeware what you promise on WhatsApp – it could be a binding contract
Informal messages can form a binding contract even without formal documentation
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CommentWhen is an interim account not an interim account?
An employer attempted to argue that an interim application for payment on account wasn’t detailed enough, but the High Court disagreed
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Information - BuildingCPD 13 2025: Fire partitioning – test, extend and classify
Navigate the complexities of fire safety regulations for internal partitions with this module, sponsored by Siniat. Gain essential knowledge on testing, extended application and third-party classification to confidently specify compliant and high-performing systems
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CommentBricks, bots and building back better: Why the UK must embrace circular construction
We still demolish too much and recycle too little. An urgent shift in mindset is required, writes Richard Steer
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CommentTarget cost contracts offer a promising pricing model
How does JCT’s new target cost contract compare to its NEC rival – and what are the benefits of this pricing model?
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NewsMission Zero Technologies links direct air capture to aggregate production in world-first
Mission Zero Technologies (MZT) has opened a direct air capture (DAC) demonstration plant in Norfolk, UK
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FeaturesProcurement update: new approaches to large London projects
Can innovative new procurement systems improve the UK’s patchy record in delivering major commercial projects on time and budget, as global uncertainties raise risks?
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Features5 minutes with … Charley Wainwright at Sypro
The contract management software firm’s sales manager on changing roles throughout his career, the importance of different perspectives, staying resilient and his 21st birthday present
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CommentThis month’s construction industry gossip: Expanding horizons
The latest chatter around the industry
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Information - BuildingCPD 12 2025: The importance and principles of insulation
Sponsored by ROCKWOOL®, this CPD module explores the key principles behind insulation performance and how specifiers can ensure that materials meet the required standards for modern construction
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Information - BuildingBuilding Digital Edition: August 2025
Quality control: A stroll around the Duchy of Cornwall’s urban extension to Newquay – traditional design for modern living
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NewsConstruction helps UK economy achieve better-than-expected growth in Q2
Latest ONS figures show strong growth in infrastructure and new housing work
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NewsTurner & Townsend acquires Egyptian QS
20-strong firm will add to consultant’s 1,000-person team in Middle East
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FeaturesWho is Amy Rees? All you need to know about new Homes England chief
MHCLG’s pick to lead the government’s delivery agency came out of left field. So what do we know about the new quango boss? And what does her appointment tell us about Homes England’s future?
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NewsVinci returns to black but problem jobs cut into group’s profit
UK arm of French engineering giant made pre-tax profit of £64m last year following loss in 2023
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NewsBalfour Beatty’s UK construction business hits 3% margin target for first time
But US losses largely offset UK profitability gains
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NewsRevenue and completions up at Persimmon but profit blunted by CMA payment
Voluntary contribution to affordable housing sees pre-tax profit remain steady in half-years