All Building articles in 26 April 2019
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What can new entrants into construction offer us?
James Bessey predicts what major changes to our rules and regulations new entrants to construction may expect to see
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Working smarter together: collaborative contracts proving the catalyst for new technology
In the ninth part of our series on new technology and the law, Ben Wilkins considers how more contracts based on collaborative working can help drive the use of new technology
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Inspirations: architecture admired by the next generation
Architecture that delights the upcoming generation of construction professionals: four of our guest editors pick buildings that either inspired them to waork in construction or have impressed on them the importance of design quality early in their careers
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Build-to-rent: a sleepover at a Wembley scheme
Quintain’s 5,000-home build-to-rent development in Wembley seeks to create a sense of community living through wine tastings, tutored events and supper clubs – a place where residents can return from work to a concierge-serviced, hassle-free oasis. How does it score? Hamish Champ slept the night there to find out
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Anything is possible: a vision for the future of construction
Diversity, sustainability, creativity and collaboration: today’s young professionals plan to do things very differently when they are in charge
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Tory peer says housebuilders should be hit with 10% retention on new homes
Initiative would see firms build more homes snag-free, Lord Bethell adds
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Building podcast special: Next Generation Takeover
Listen on our website here or on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or your preferred podcast app
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Secrets of good digital hygiene
New recruits are seen as digital natives. So what tips do our graduate panellists have for staying healthy in a world where you can check your emails from bed?
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Outreach: what the industry should do to attract school leavers
The skills shortage continues to worsen, and while the government is taking action now with the apprenticeship levy, it’s not enough. Debika Ray reports on what the industry is doing to inspire young minds and win new recruits
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Sketch of the week: Next generation takeover
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by graduate panel member Emily Scoones of Ramboll
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Construction industry gossip: Who's counting?
Interserve bosses may or may not be quids in, while further down the food chain, workers tell the bean counters how to bring happiness to the workplace
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From the archive: 2003 - Tom Daley in the deep end
Building is reminded of an interview we once did with a certain young person whose career would surely have belly-flopped without the backing of this sector
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Severfield draws line under Cheesegrater rumpus
Firm shelled out £6m replacing 3,000 bolts on building
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Enfield hands first phase of Meridian Water work to Galliford Try
Contractor’s partnerships arm to build 725 homes on £6bn regeneration scheme
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Reverse mentoring - how to give the next generation a voice
What do young people really think? What will make them join a company, and stay? Reverse mentoring might be the answer
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Happy families - and a happy workforce, too
Flexible working for all staff, including a smooth return after maternity leave, will result in more content and productive employees
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Tulip could take weeks to clear City Hall hurdle
Mayor will have 14 days to make decision once he receives application from developer
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TfL boss facing further grilling over Crossrail woe
London Assembly to question Mike Brown why "nobody seems willing to take responsibility" for scheme's problems
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HS2 procurement blunders have cost us £100m, Bechtel says
US giant goes to court after £1.1bn Old Oak station job awarded to Balfour Beatty team