All Building articles in 16 December 2016 – Page 3
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CommentLondon's infrastructure priorities
We need infrastructure that understands and responds to the needs of individuals
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Features2016: Back to the future - part one
The Tate Modern extension provided a warped contrast against the former power station and the Design Museum gained a historically sensitive 1960s rebuild
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NewsBonfield Review of green home improvements finally published
Review sets out 27 recommendations to boost uptake of energy efficiency measures
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NewsArchitect's own Edinburgh home wins House of the Year
Final shortlist includes Henning Stummel’s Tin House
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Archive TitlesWhite Paper: Applying for ISO 9001 Accreditation
Download advice on how to remove risks when applying for this respected standard
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CommentModular homes can have design integrity
In the rush to build more homes we must ensure that offsite construction still allows for good design
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NewsKier lands £135m Cardiff uni job
The contractor is to build two facilities at the university’s £300m new campus
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NewsSecond phase of £1bn Salford scheme wins planning
The part Chinese and Singaporean funded scheme is being built by Beijing Construction and Engineering Group
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NewsT&T bags role on Welsh water firm's £1.7bn pipeline
The consultant will be supporting Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water during AMP6
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CommentA year in increments
While 2016 had more than its fair share of instability, in the world of construction law, it was business as usual
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CommentHansom: Road worthy
This week, a not-so-ingenious firm hits the road, a Hollywood trolling, demolishing the wrong house is a ‘boo-boo’, contractors lose a Victorian post box and underground cars are a non-starter
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Features2016 untangled - part two
Even people who like surprises are likely to end 2016 wondering if there isn’t something to be said for ‘boring and predictable’. The Building team reports on the rollercoaster highs and lows of one of the weirdest years on record
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Archive TitlesWhat workers want: Evidence-based design
In the midst of a skills crisis and a pressured market, employers are looking ever more carefully at what makes their staff satisfied and productive. Enter the emergent field of wellness and evidence-based design. Following a recent Building webinar in association with Evidence Space, three industry professionals from varying backgrounds ...
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NewsStansted Airport unveils plans for £130m arrivals building
Current terminal would become dedicated entirely to departing passengers
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NewsEx-Willmott Dixon MD to set up own Energiesprong business
Rob Lambe in process of setting up firm to deliver retrofits for UK version of Dutch programme
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CommentWhat just happened?
A series of head-spinning political events in 2016 has left many in the construction industry feeling discombobulated and grappling to understand how the commercial consequences will unfold
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FeaturesImage of the week: Turn on the Christmas lights
The top of The Shard, in London, is illuminated on Monday