All Building articles in 6 December 2019
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NewsPerkins and Will gets green light for Oxford work
Scheme at city’s science park to start next autumn
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FeaturesBuilding podcast: Behind the hype – flexible workspaces
JLL’s Elaine Rossall on Gensler and the BCO’s report into the revolution in flexible workspaces – and its impact office design and build
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FeaturesCities round-up: UK and Ireland
Political uncertainty may be putting the brakes on London, but the outlook for other cities is more positive
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CommentFight the good fight: Collaborating through the political chaos
While our politicians fix their eyes on battle, the UK construction industry remains quietly focused on improvement through collaborative effort
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FeaturesProjects: Harris Academy Sutton, London
At the UK’s first Passivhaus secondary school, the key consideration for designers was user comfort through a well-insulated, airtight structure
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CommentGeneral election – so much at stake but wariness prevails
97% in the survey do intend to vote, even if you have to hold your nose as you do so. So, who gets your backing?
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CommentHow is construction expected to deliver on infrastructure without the skills it needs?
We may need more bricklayers today, but we need to consider the skillset people will need in the future
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Onward travel
This week, Crossrail is determined to keep its opening date a surprise. Plus, one construction director is called home
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Deptford Creekside Conservation, south-east London
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Jack Hughes, senior architect at Metropolitan Workshop
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FeaturesRoundtable: Attracting the next generation
There clearly needs to be a push to draw young talent into construction. So, how can the industry go about improving its image?
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Comment5 minutes with… Matthew Dunn, director, Paragon Building Consultancy
Matthew Dunn tells Building about restoring listed buildings, the Shard, and a vintage American watch.
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FeaturesGeneral election 2019: Where will construction put its cross?
Which party is best for construction? The answer can be found in our reader survey
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FeaturesFrom the archive: 2017 — Anyone’s guess
Looking at racecards for the 2017 election reminded Building again that the past is a foreign country. The following predictions proved wide of the mark…
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NewsConstruction ready to hand Corbyn the keys to No 10
Building’s reader poll gives Labour the lead on 31%, with the Lib Dems close behind and the Tories third
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CommentCase in focus: Everwarm Ltd vs BN Rendering Ltd
Ted Lowery on the perils of indifference to contract formation
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CommentLaser pointers: Collateral warranties and construction projects
Is it possible for a party to provide a collateral warranty without realising it, asks Francis Ho
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CommentGeneral election 2019: A letter to the construction industry from the Conservatives
Building has asked the three main parties to set out their commitments to construction
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NewsFeilden Clegg Bradley beats rivals in campus contest
Architect picked for Portsmouth university project
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NewsDeveloper snaps up third Old Kent Road site
Gasholder project will include new garden and leisure space