All Building articles in 25 August 2017 – Page 2
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CommentThe long shadow
Ten years ago the credit crunch took us all unawares. But is our industry any better equipped today to respond to the deep economic currents that affect our markets?
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FeaturesShots in the dark
Commentators are starting to predict a gloomier picture for the UK economy and the construction sector due to the negative effects of constant political uncertainty
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NewsPM strips Grenfell management firm of estate responsibility
Tenant management organisation awarded Rydon the Grenfell refurbishment contract in 2014
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FeaturesPassivhaus: Economy of scale
When it’s finished, Goldsmith Street in Norwich will be the largest Passivhaus scheme in the UK - but built as a 100% social housing scheme, it had to be delivered for a competitive price. But how is it being achieved?
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FeaturesOnline poll: Using PFI
Do you think PFI will continue as a widely-used funding model for construction in the UK?
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CommentHow housebuilding could transform local communities for the better
Housebuilders need to create communities rather than just developments by studying how to add social value
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NewsGrayling urges North to “take control” of transport policy
Transport Secretary reaffirms commitment to HS3
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NewsFootballers hope for third time lucky with Manchester tower plan
Planning application for 39-storey Gary Neville block due in next month
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NewsBalfour Beatty wins Great Western Mainline contract
Deal covers a 65km section of track between Cardiff and Bristol Parkway
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NewsShortlisted firms for Oxford-Cambridge link ideas competition named
Winning designs to be included in NIC report on proposal later this year
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NewsConsultants bag roles on £369m revamp of Buckingham Palace
Gleeds and WSP land work on prized scheme
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NewsMace confirmed for second Shardette
Scheme is latest building at Renzo Piano’s Shard Quarter at London Bridge
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NewsNational Trust reveals plans of Clandon Park hopefuls
Big names and emerging architects vie to restore fire-ravaged grade I Surrey mansion
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NewsBuild HS3 for the North, says Osborne
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer backs £7bn high-speed rail network for the North
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NewsHemel pavilion gets planning go-ahead
The development will provide an additional 30 bedrooms for the hotel, plus a large conference and function space and a self-contained leisure centre
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NewsPersimmon reports half year profit up 30%
The UK’s third largest housebuilder today reported pre-tax profit of £457.4m for the six months to 30 June 2017
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NewsRotherhithe Bridge row brewing after architect appointment
Knight Architects working alongside Arcadis and TfL, though local practice ReForm previously designed a bridge for the same location
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NewsCarillion's shares fall to five-year low
Troubled contractor’s shares hit 50p, down from 246p a year ago