All Building articles in 16 February 2024
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NewsThree chasing £90m Broadgate Tower overhaul for British Land
Work due to start on 2008 building this September
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Information - BuildingCPD 02 2024: Specifying natural slate rainscreen cladding systems
Sponsored by Cupa Pizarras, this CPD will examine the considerations for specifying natural slate rainscreen cladding systems, including the material’s sustainable credentials, responsible sourcing and installation guidance. Deadline for completion Friday 5 April 2024.
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FeaturesFrom the archives: The Festival of Britain, 1951
A summer event showcasing the best of Britain’s modernist architecture helps London to embrace its postwar future
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CommentRuling means court-ordered alternative dispute resolution extends beyond construction contracts
The appeal court has ruled that parties in any kind of dispute – not just construction – can be court ordered to use alternative dispute resolutions (ADR), explains Tony Bingham
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NewsFurther cladding costs help keep Lendlease in red
Firm says bill for repairs will now hit it for extra AUS$22m
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NewsCorstorphine & Wright submits plans for Rob Burrow motor neurone disease centre
Charity-funded scheme to create space for patients and families to support each other
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FeaturesThe pathway to net zero concrete production
Simon Chudley, national commercial technical manager at Tarmac explains more about the manufacturer’s pathway to net zero
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NewsGreen light for first phase of CO-RE’s Holborn Bars redevelopment
Scheme to partially demolish and rebuild 1990s extension to grade II*-listed complex
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FeaturesAlex Ely: ‘Architecture is so central to our culture - it’s a pity it doesn’t seem to gain the traction it deserves’
The founder of the Stirling Prize-winning Mae Architects shares his influences and inspirations with Ben Flatman and concludes that his profession still has much to offer
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NewsDLUHC says it is working on ‘managed transition’ to new building control regime amid crisis fears
But government does not confirm backing for six-month postponement of deadline amid mounting concern about a collapse in building control services
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NewsMcAlpine rings changes as chief executive Paul Hamer replaced by former Lendlease boss
Neil Martin starts new role on Monday
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NewsManchester approves Hawkins Brown’s £90m library plans
Library specialist Schmidt Hammer Larsen also working on plans for 13-storey “front door” of university’s city centre campus
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NewsWSP working on plans for Manhattan towers next door to UN building
Four tower scheme will include one of North America’s largest rooftop pools
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NewsBattersea Power Station and Elizabeth line stations among dozens of projects on RIBA London Awards shortlist
AHMM, Coffey Architects and vPPR each bag a hat-trick of entries
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FeaturesFrom the archives: Planning the postwar New Towns, 1945-46
The Builder reports on the development of a vast new wave of housing to replace the homes destroyed by wartime bombing
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FeaturesThe future of building envelopes: Exploring innovation and sustainability through case studies
Building, in conjunction with Carlisle, hosted a CPD-accredited event investigating the latest in the design and delivery of building exteriors
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NewsBuilding control chief warns of chaos to council services if competence rules are enforced from April
LABC boss tells government new rules requiring inspectors to be registered and certified should be postponed for six months
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FeaturesRace against time before April: Are we heading for a building control inspection crisis?
LABC fears a shutdown of building control services in April due to a lack of certified inspectors. How worried should we be? asks Daniel Gayne
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Information - BuildingCPD 01 2024: Fifth Facade: Regulations on Roofs
This latest CPD module, sponsored by Rockwool, considers the roof as a building’s fifth facade, examining its functional uses and its vital role in fire safety, and explaining the relevant regulations and what needs to be done to require to comply with them. Deadline for completion Friday ...