All Building articles in 17 June 2022
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NewsUnite targets Murphy business partners in dispute over sacked workers
Contractor denies accusations of union busting
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FeaturesWhat does the RICS’ new board chair have in his in-tray?
As the 154-year-old institution prepares to implement sweeping reforms following the governance scandal, new chair of the board Martin Samworth has a busy year ahead
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Features5 minutes with … Chris Hayward at the NMBS
The managing director at the National Merchants’ Buying Society believes in teamwork and collaboration. He is also a secret karaoke singer
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FeaturesCPD 7 2022: Part L compliance considerations
This Knauf Insulation sponsored CPD spells out the key elements of the new additions to the Building Regulations that are aimed at improving energy efficiency in homes, and explains which materials can help deliver the best results for an energy efficient project. DEADLINE: 26 August 2022 ...
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NewsNew construction minister appointed
Lord Callanan given construction brief following departure of Lee Rowley
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Features5 minutes with … Nick Moss at Nick Moss Architects
The practice founder may work in Manchester but he’s a Leeds United fan. He has worked on a string of notable projects in the North-west
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CommentThe journey to decarbonisation remains a challenging one
Progress along the path towards net zero has been slow for the building sector but we have the tools to accelerate this process
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CommentCase in focus: Patricia Andrews and Others vs Kronospan Ltd
Another case in which the court excluded expert evidence
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Features5 minutes with … David Hartley at MTX
The Cheshire-based firm’s managing director believes in innovating and challenging convention. When not at work he could well be out on his road bike
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CommentWhat the new Building Safety Act means
It is vital to grasp the wide range and deep impact of the new legislation and the measures put in place for compliance
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Without a paddle
On the banks of the River Thames, there’s all kinds of shenanigans going on – not to mention recent events on a reservoir in north London
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FeaturesThe fine art of creating a new campus for the RCA
In their scale and singularity, these flagship buildings designed by Herzog & de Meuron in Battersea strike just the right balance
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FeaturesPutting a brave face on it: overcladding homes to save energy
As bills spiral, attention has turned to retrofitting. While it can be disruptive and expensive, Energiesprong is quite the opposite
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CommentWe should celebrate apprentices like every other graduate
From nursery to higher education it is common practice to mark graduation milestones, apart from apprenticeships. It’s time for that to change
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FeaturesPlanning approvals by value - May 2022
Planning approval values dropped by nearly £2bn from April’s’s £9.69bn to £7.3bn in May according to Glenigan’s sector by sector league table of top spending clients
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FeaturesTop client contract awards - May 2022
New contract awards ticked up from April’s £5.95bn to £6.31bn in May according to Glenigan’s sector by sector league table of top spending clients
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FeaturesClient contract award and planning data - May 2022
Glenigan’s sector by sector monthly round up of top spending clients and planning wins
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FeaturesAnnual planning approvals by value to May 2022
Annual planning approvals were worth £130bn in the year to May according to Glenigan’s sector by sector league table
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FeaturesCPD 6 2022: Achieving net zero carbon in the built environment
This CPD feature, sponsored by Darren Evans, will look at the challenges facing the construction industry as it seeks to respond to the climate emergency and deliver buildings that will meet net zero criteria. DEADLINE: 28 July 2022
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FeaturesWho pays for materials price inflation?
Inflation means subcontractors are being pushed to carry the risk of materials price hikes – but some are pushing back