All Building articles in 22 April 2022 – Page 6
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Spring bounce weakened by inflation worries and Ukraine war, says Glenigan
March start numbers down year-on-year
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Offsite firms put on notice for £600m MMC framework
Winners on Building Better’s first framework were announced last year
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Firms flouting IR35 tax rules face multi-million pound penalties as grace period ends
HMRC says so-called ‘soft landing’ phase now over and firms which flout regulations will be hit with big fines
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Government had ‘completely false picture’ of fire safety before Grenfell fire, former housing minister admits
Gavin Barwell says there was a “clear presumption” that review of building regulations was not life critical
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Inflation worries and impact of Ukraine war take gloss off rise in output
Sector confidence slumps to 17 month low
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Comment
How to understand the effects of the crisis in Ukraine
The true impact of war is hard to ascertain so we must focus instead on how best to navigate the current challenges and uncertainties
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Kier human resources chief handed ESG brief in new executive role
Helen Redfern appointed chief people officer
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Mace appoints new regional bosses at consulting arm
Promotions follow new COO appointment last week
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Building Awards unveils two new categories as entries open for 2022
New awards recognise positive contributions in areas of people strategy and net zero
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Features
Explainer: how to increase the use of timber
Wood is an abundant, cost-effective and energy-efficient construction material. The government wants the industry to embrace it more extensively
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Persimmon the next housebuilder to sign up to Gove cladding deal
Firm confirms ‘developer pledge’ will see housebuilders repair blocks going back 30 years
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Former minister in charge of building regulations had never heard of flawed fire rating
Stephen Williams says he only learned of banned Class 0 rating at yesterday’s hearing of Grenfell Inquiry
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Crest Nicholson signs Gove’s ‘building safety pledge’ to fix tower blocks
Housebuilder first to confirm it will ink agreement and estimates cost will be up to £120m
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Construction apprenticeship starts showing signs of bounce back after years of decline
Number starting apprenticeships had dropped three years running
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Essex council leader tears into decision to give Basildon towers plan green light
Andrew Baggott says planning inspector’s approval at odds with public’s hopes for town centre makeover
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COP26 optimism was ‘naive’, UN chief says
Antonio Guterres blasts governments and business leaders for ‘lying’ about their efforts to cut carbon emissions
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Comment
Why don’t we care more about preserving biodiversity?
The devastating impact of climate change is widely known but the degradation of our planet’s biodiversity is just as detrimental to its health
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Seven new nuclear plants and offshore wind expansion expected in energy strategy
But ambitious targets planned for onshore wind could be dropped
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Comment
‘Shaping Kier’s pregnancy loss policy has meant so much to me. I truly believe it will help others’
Carrie-Ann Dring hopes to break the silence surrounding one of society’s taboos by sharing her own story