All Building articles in 17 November 2023 – Page 7
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NewsJapan’s biggest housebuilder moves into UK market with Lendlease joint venture
Daiwa House and Australian developer to build final residential scheme at Elephant & Castle
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NewsPlanners flag water supply fears over Barratt scheme in Cambridge
Two councils and the Environment Agency to object to development due to water sustainability concerns
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NewsHome sales ‘set to fall by nearly a quarter’ this year
But Zoopla says predicted drop-off less than expected
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CommentCladding contractors must beware the ‘grey zone’
The new Building Safety Act has been established with good intentions but it may end up creating a more fragmented, litigious environment for developers, contractors and architects, writes Peter Johnson
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FeaturesFrom the archives: The Daily Express Building, 1932
The Builder reviews the newly built Fleet Street landmark, now considered one of London’s best Art Deco buildings
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NewsGove’s Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill becomes law
Flagship legislation to overhaul planning receives Royal Assent
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NewsNew Hospital Programme to appoint consultant for £600m delivery partner role
Six-year job to drive government’s pledge to build dozens of new hospitals to be put to market next year
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NewsMultiplex in pole position to win 99 Bishopsgate job
Planning application for 240m RSHP-designed tower to be submitted in first half of next year
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CommentFirms going bust, millions lost and all for a next-to-nothing margin. Who in their right mind would want to be a contractor?
Doing the same things over and over isn’t working anymore. Surely it’s worth trying something different, writes Dave Rogers
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Information - BuildingCPD 07 2023: Specifying pre-finished steel standing seam systems for residential applications
This Catnic-sponsored CPD module looks at the use of steel standing seam systems, exploring their design features, advantages and limitations in residential applications, as well as relevant guidelines considerations during installation. Deadline for completion Friday 8 December 2023.
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NewsSellar unveils new visuals of £1.5bn Liverpool Street plans as application is finally made public
City insists delay was caused by complexity of the scheme and not by a redesign
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NewsGreen light for £300m Wembley housing scheme
Plans to deliver 500 homes were amended to meet second staircase rules
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News‘Circular’ use of London’s construction waste could cut 3.5% of UK’s emissions in a decade, says Mace
Report calls for city to become circularity capital of the world
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CommentMixed messages: climate policy climbdowns risk losing public trust
To get the public on board with net zero targets, it is vital to have a consistent message from the government. When policy changes, it can be hard to win back confidence, write Ed Houghton and Emily King of DG Cities
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Features5 minutes with … Chris Jones at 10 Design
The firm’s managing principal (Europe and Middle East) considers the need to work collaboratively, the impact of the pandemic, why he went to art college – and his secret skill learnt while funding his studies
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NewsPlans submitted for 3,500-home ‘garden community’ scheme in Essex
The proposed joint venture scheme will deliver an additional 3,500 homes as part of the Chelmsford Garden community masterplan
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NewsPick Everard completes refurbishment of major trauma ward
Practice has overhauled South London ward at one of the busiest emergency departments in the UK
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NewsRSHP working up plans for the City’s fourth tallest tower
Cheesegrater architect appointed by developer Brookfield to design 240m-tall replacement for Multiplex’s 99 Bishopsgate headquarters
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NewsGove sets out 30-month grace period for second staircase rule
Housing secretary lays out long-awaited transitional arrangements but gives no detail on how guidance will work
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News‘Zero chance’ of building 300,000 homes a year without modular, TopHat chair tells Lords
Hearing came after high-profile failures in MMC sector