All Building articles in 15 September 2023
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CommentThere is nothing long-term about Sunak’s net zero policy U-turn
The prime minister’s insistence he can hit legally binding targets without imposing unreasonable costs on voters is a fig leaf for inaction, writes Thomas Lane
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FeaturesMy route into construction … James Preston, site manager, McLaren
The industry includes an impressive variety of roles – but unless you are on the inside it can be hard to know how to break in, let alone progress to the top. In this new series, we talk to professionals about their often surprising career twists and turns
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CommentAssessing the Building Safety Act's new product safety regime
Does the Building Safety Act adequately address the issues around construction product regulation?
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CommentMy golden rules for site security planning
Thefts from construction sites are rising. Alexis Potter has some advice to help keep valuable equipment safe
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Information - BuildingBuilding Digital Edition: September 2023
Construction on the RAAC: News, analysis and comment on the concrete crisis brewing for decades but now blighting the start of the school year
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FeaturesTop 150 Consultants 2023: The choppy economic waters may be calmer but we are still far from dry land
This year’s survey sees rising optimism and strong growth – but a great deal of wariness about the macro-economic situation remains
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FeaturesTop 150 Consultants 2023: The main table
See the latest Top 150 Consultants sortable league table
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FeaturesOptimism amid uncertainty: Experts and industry react to potential 15-year warranties
Revised mandatory warranty periods will undoubtedly have an impact on the sector, but what exactly do industry stakeholders expect to result from the changes? LABC Warranty carried out a survey to find out
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NewsEast Sussex contractor files administration notice
Westridge Construction had a turnover of £64m in the year to 2022
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NewsKier prepares for first dividend payment in half a decade as turnover and profit grows
Firm on course to correct net debt position in matter of years, says chief
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FeaturesThe Building the Future Commission: the interim findings revealed
The interim report from Building’s ambitious project to improve the built environment and unlock the potential of the construction industry
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NewsBuilding the Future Commission calls for new strategic planning tier
Interim findings released for consultation - plus find out about this month’s conference where you can hear high level debates and put forward your views
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FeaturesCosting Steelwork 25: Market update
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life that provides guidance on costing structural steelwork
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NewsGovernment plan to relax nutrient pollution rules defeated
Labour-led revolt means government cannot now reintroduce amendment to Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill
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Features5 minutes with … Mandie Sewa at Brevis Law
The firm’s head of immigration law on the importance of recruting and retaining the right staff, the challenges posed by new immigration rules, the universal power of food and why steak should always be eaten rare
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NewsCouncils sitting on £3bn of developer contributions, report suggests
Home Builders Federation research finds local authorities have ann average of £8m in their bank accounts from housebuilders