All Building articles in 18 June 2021 – Page 2
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FeaturesSo much work to do, so few workers to do it
The good news for construction is that post-lockdown there is now burgeoning demand. The bad news is that there are nowhere near enough people to do the work
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CommentBrexit realities are hitting home
Labour shortages and import barriers are now joined by certification challenges
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: News, views and brews
A ticking off at HS2, City sharks and wise words from Barack Obama
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FeaturesInterview: Enfield council on its direct approach to housing
Enfield council has taken its housing programme to another level, by acting as developer on a £6bn regeneration scheme at Meridian Water. Building Boardroom spoke with the council’s Sarah Cary, Nnenna Urum-Eke and John Reid
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NewsJeff Bezos-backed firm to build £300m nuclear fusion plant in Oxfordshire
Construction of set to start next year
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NewsPlanning reforms and HS2 blamed for shock Tory by-election defeat
Backbench pressure certain to grow after Liberal Democrats sweep to victory in Chesham and Amersham with huge 25% swing
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NewsDecision to allow 100-home green belt scheme could set new precedent
Hertfordshire scheme approved on appeal by inspector on the basis of housing demand alone
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NewsGovernment has no plans to step in to PI crisis, housing minister says
Some firms struggling to get cover for cladding or fire-related claims
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FeaturesConstruction’s next steps to net zero
Delivering net zero buildings is construction’s next big challenge. Building, together with Bluebeam, invited a range of industry experts to discuss what kind of practical approaches can best make this happen, such as in measuring carbon and imposing accountability
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FeaturesBigger and better: One Triton Square
How British Land increased the net area of a 20-year old office block by 57% but still saved 40,000 tonnes of carbon by opting for refurbishment over new build
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NewsRIBA to run competition to find architects to turn Oxford Circus into piazza
Initial proposals for radical makeover drawn up by Publica
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NewsCareys restructures and says covid cost it £10m
Firm winding down three non-core businesses this year and next
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NewsClarion reveals winners on £1.2bn framework
Three firms including Wates will look after nearly 70,000 homes
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Information - BuildingBuilding Digital Edition: 18 June 2021
WILD OPTIMISM - Crossrail chief tells Building he is confident opening date will not be delayed
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FeaturesIn Business: McLaren on right track for record turnover
West Ham-loving chairman Kevin Taylor tells Building about the early days, new markets and why pent-up demand means the bubble won’t burst yet
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NewsArchitect hits out as housing secretary calls in flats after minister’s objection
Intervention by Jenrick follows complaints about height of scheme
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NewsGive poorer households free heat pumps, experts tell government
Open letter signed by 20 bodies calls for better incentives to drive uptake of energy-saving devices
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