All Building articles in 29 August 2014 – Page 3
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CommentBeware unconscious uncoupling
A vote for Scotland’s independence could mean big changes for the sector
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NewsCarillion ranked as Network Rail’s biggest contractor
Carillion is rail client’s biggest single contractor, while Atkins leads the consultants’ table
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NewsTop QS firms clash with RICS over qualification reform
Critics fear proposed changes would ‘dumb down’ the flagship Assessment of Professional Competence
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CommentGrowing pains
While the Monetary Policy Committee ponders a rise in interest rates, they’d be wise to take a closer look at what’s happening in construction - where lessons can be learned that have a bearing on the wider economy
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FeaturesInterview: Mark Davey
Defying five years of recession, cladding company Lakesmere has experienced rapid growth. MD Mark Davey reveals how the firm beat the downturn
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CommentNo messing north of the border
This case from the Scottish Court of Appeal reiterates the point that adjudication should not be held up by minor technical points
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NewsLend Lease hiring drive despite £14m Europe construction loss
European construction arm shrugs off poor results and ‘positions itself for growth’ through increased pipeline
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FeaturesCost update: Q2 2014
Construction output recorded no change compared with the last quarter, while new housing construction is the primary reason for rises in new work output
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CommentDating, to engagement, to marriage
With demand for construction services now outstripping supply, firms are becoming more choosey when picking partners
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FeaturesCPD 17 2014: BIM for small practices
As of 2016, all centrally procured government construction projects must implement level 2 BIM. Our latest CPD module, sponsored by Vectorworks, defines levels of BIM
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FeaturesWhat did Scotland ever do for architecture?
Scotland’s architectural pedigree goes back well before the 1707 Act of Union, and whatever the result of the referendum, its architects will continue to transform the built environment well beyond the bonnie braes of their homeland
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NewsNorth Midland inches back into the black
Contractor returns to profit despite ongoing problems on three building and civil engineering jobs
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CommentWhy I'm still optimistic about retrofit
Lasting change is required to fulfil domestic retrofit’s huge potential
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CommentInsurance: Living with uncertainty
Insurance can help projects thrive by limiting uncertainty but developers must take initiative in developing their programmes
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CommentFive - the magic number
The ultimate goal for achieving minimum energy performance standards is a ‘factor five’ improvement, while maintaining current growth projections
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CommentFree our regions to thrive
Boosting regions beyond the M25 could benefit the UK economy as a whole
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