All Building articles in 24 October 2014 – Page 3
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CommentPerformance bonds: Don’t bank on it
Bonds have long been established as part of the contracting process. But there may be advantages to sourcing them from insurance providers rather than banks
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NewsBarbour ABI's October market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for October is now available to download
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CommentRocking down to electric avenue?
What are the implications of a widespread electrification of cities?
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FeaturesReviewing the Lyons Review
The Lyons Review sets out a routemap to the construction of 200,000 homes a year, so what do private housebuilders and affordable housing landlords make of it?
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NewsStruggling green firm hits out at failed government policies
NWS is the latest Green Deal provider to be stung by slow uptake of the government retrofit schemes
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NewsUN asks RICS to develop global business ‘climate toolkit’
Climate Summit in New York asks professional body to help focus on measures for built environment
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NewsLabour insists it's not 'anti-housebuilder'
Shadow housing minister Emma Reynolds says big housebuilders “essential” but land banking must stop
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CommentGrowth outside of housing
The latest CPA/Barbour ABI Construction Index reached 132 in September, 3% higher than in August and 12% higher than one year earlier
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CommentDiagnosing the drop
The latest construction output figures show that the industry remains in a relatively healthy position
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NewsMace soars to top spot with £350m BBC TV Centre deal
Revamp of iconic studios sees Mace top contractors’ league table, with Kier and Costain also strong performers in September
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CommentHow sustainable is your own office building?
A new report shows that high quality sustainable office design is not only good for the planet, it’s good for your staff’s wellbeing and productivity too
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CommentWithout stopping for breath
Work on the Government Construction Strategy continues apace, but there’s still lots to do
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FeaturesSkin deep: SOM's JTI Building in Geneva
SOM’s JTI building in Geneva uses a revolutionary facade that optimises daylight and transparency while meeting tight Swiss regulatory requirements
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FeaturesWhat to specify: Cladding
This week’s cladding products include the refurbishment of a high-rise building at the Darmstadt University in Germany, and wall cladding for a home on the banks of the River Tay
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CommentRecruitment for the future
We need to have access to the widest range of people possible to ensure we have all the skills we need
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NewsKier wins £57m Scottish school projects
Kier has been appointed to deliver two secondary school projects in South West Scotland worth £57m.
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CommentWhen is a building not a building?
Defining what is a building – or more specifically a construction operation – is not as easy as you think
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FeaturesLead times: July-September 2014
Although there are only four trades reporting an increase in lead times this quarter, there are 10 trades that anticipate increases in the next six months
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NewsMiller Homes to construct 750 homes in Scotland
Housebuilder outlines plans for schemes of between two and five-bed homes across eight sites
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