All Building articles in 19 November 2021 – Page 10
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CommentEarly engagement is key to better results
Realising that communication needs to happen as early as possible on a project is a lesson often learnt too late
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NewsRICS fees to be reviewed as part of wider shake-up, new chief executive confirms
Richard Collins made pledge in response to Building’s open letter to institution highlighting members’ concerns
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NewsTop boss at Homes England heads back to Barratt
Departure of housing agency’s chief land and development officer marks latest shift in senior personnel
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NewsSectors hit hardest by pandemic helping industry grow value of contract awards, Glenigan says
Office and hotel and leisure continue recovery from pandemic
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NewsRamboll brings in Aecom head to beef up urban business
New recruit to lead cities and regen arm
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NewsRICS names senior Whitehall civil servant as new audit committee chair
Mike Driver’s CV includes stints at the Treasury and Ministry of Justice
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CommentBuilding Talks net zero podcast interviews LETI founders
Episode 2: Personal stories behind the London Energy Transformation Initiative | Cundall’s Simon Wyatt on how financial institutions are driving change
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NewsJCB inks multi-billion pound deal to buy green hydrogen
Firm calls on government to show commitment to hydrogen sector
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NewsNational planning policy needs overhaul to promote net zero, MPs say
Government will fail to hit 2050 net zero target unless it engages with councils, says select committee chair
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NewsRace for Derwent’s Baker Street scheme nears end as bids returned
Developer had been hoping to make start on main works this autumn
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FeaturesEnergy-saving renovation of an apartment building: Easy, safe and clean installation
A case study of the retrofit of a Swiss apartment block
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NewsMace alters degree requirements to get more graduates into business from different backgrounds
Firm lowers qualification needed to get greater diversity of recruits
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NewsMore than nine out of 10 construction firms want mandatory carbon calculations on projects
Survey finds overwhelming majority of industry firms think whole life carbon calculations should decide whether or not schemes get planning approval
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CommentThings will only change if we work together
Collaborative and strategic system-wide analysis and action is required if we are to improve the built environment, says Maria Smith
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CommentReduce our reliance on concrete and steel
Build less and use more sustainable materials, says Anthony Thistleton
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CommentBe prepared for new rules on compulsory electric vehicle charging
All new-build homes and offices with parking spaces will soon be required to have electric vehicle charging points. Neil Gosling examines the implications
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CommentWe must (and we can) operate more sustainably
Regulation would help manufacturers and suppliers display their credentials and specifiers choose more wisely
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