All Building articles in 17 February 2023 – Page 8
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NewsDLUHC launches plan for UK-wide MMC standard
Government department commissions British Standards Institution to create standard to raise quality of offsite homes
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FeaturesBuilding the Future Commission: introducing the education and skills stream
We will consider how to reach out to young people to attract new talent as well as at standards of professionalism and solutions to ensure we are equipped for a green economy
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NewsMace lands job to build £440m second phase of Manchester Airport expansion
First phase of £1.3bn scheme built by Laing O’Rourke and opened in 2021
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NewsLosses at troubled Inland Homes to top £90m
Firm set to release loss-making numbers at end of next month
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NewsWatkin Jones’ profit slumps as it sets aside £30m for cladding work
Build-to-rent and student housing specialist developer carried out a review into blocks above 11 metres
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FeaturesMeet the commissioners: Richard Steer
Richard Steer talks about the importance of tackling the skills crisis, a love of Southampton FC and the importance of collaboration over competition
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NewsCanary Wharf bridge gets green light
Knight Architects’ pedestrian crossing to ease pressure on busy north-south route across South Dock
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NewsProduct availability improves as slow start to year softens demand
Supply of gas boilers and M&E products remains a challenge
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NewsLandsec set to start latest public consultation on £850m Glasgow revamp
Scheme to replace shopping centre drawn up by Fosters
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NewsRedrow to fit heat pumps and underfloor heating as standard
The housebuiler says it the first to install heat pumps and underfloor heating in all new developments
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NewsInflation means ‘tough decisions’ needed on delivery of HS2, transport official warns MPs
Broader rail network enhancements pipeline could also see cuts, rail minister says.
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NewsVistry to keep Countryside’s giant modular plant under plan to build homes for HAs
Brand new 3,500 homes-a-year Bardon factory had been put up for sale by Countryside prior to Vistry buyout
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NewsHenry Boot’s profit lower than expected due to drop in property values
Henry Boot gains to be lower than forecast despite ‘record year’ for underlying profit
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NewsConsultant RLF changes name to match US owner
Consolidation of branding follows MGAC’s 2021 takeover
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NewsPost-Grenfell fire safety regulations come into force
New rules add to responsibilities of building owners
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NewsBalfour Beatty pips Kier JV to win £1.2bn Lower Thames Crossing job
Contractor to design and build roads north of river
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NewsArchitects’ confidence jumps as political stability calms nerves
Inflation worries ease but practices remain nervous about coming year
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FeaturesBuilding the Future Commission: introducing the infrastructure and planning stream
This stream will look at what tends to go wrong with larger infrastructure projects and suggest potential solutions and new approaches
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CommentChanging the building safety culture
Rebuilding loss of trust following Grenfell is crucial for the construction sector and signing up to the non-profit Building A Safer Future’s charter is a good step towards this, writes David Thomas