All Building articles in 7 February 2014 – Page 4
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FeaturesSustainability: Zero carbon costs
The cost to housebuilders of meeting the Zero Carbon Standard for new homes continues to fall. Here, Adam Mactavish of Sweett Group and Nicola O’Connor of Zero Carbon Hub present the key findings of the Zero Carbon Hub’s recent cost analysis of the proposed standard
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NewsWelcome to Building TV
This week we have launched a new monthly Building TV programme online, offering a review by our journalists of the big stories and a look at what’s coming up
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CommentPower sharing
The upturn in the construction industry should redress the power imbalance in the supply chain
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CommentHansom: Heroes and villains
In this week’s adventure, construction’s finest unite to battle invading Germans (or, at least, Boris’ eccentric sense of humour), radioactive deer, and a ‘giant silver turd’ in the centre of Madrid. Plus, how attractive are you?
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FeaturesProcurement: Facing the consequences
For five years some clients have been taking advantage of the downturn by dumping risk on contractors and screwing them down on price. But now things are on the up, is the supply chain hitting back?
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CommentIt pays to go zero carbon
A long-term approach to green policy can deliver radical benefits at reasonable cost
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CommentPlane common sense
The debate around aviation capacity in the UK continues but improving access to our existing airports is vital to enhancing the customer experience
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FeaturesThis is why they’re supporting Building’s Agenda 15 ...
At the start of the year Building launched its Agenda 15 campaign - an attempt to pull together a manifesto for construction in advance of the next election. In reaction, the industry’s largest organisations have sent us messages of support, highlighting important issues for the political parties to address
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CommentLet's hear it for design-savvy contractors
Builders who understand the design process give themselves a competitive edge
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NewsCountryside plans to double following merger with Millgate
Housebuilder reveals ‘aggressive growth plan’ for next five years after acquiring luxury housebuilder
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NewsBoris under pressure over Crossrail station design
Campaign group and Conservatve MP lobby mayor of London over design of Ealing Broadway station
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NewsSpecialists urge tough action over ‘killer’ late payments
Specialist contractors urge government to bar from public sector work firms who do not pay supply chain within 30 days
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NewsConsultant Ridge targets 68% growth over next four years
Partner at Ridge outlines plans after consultant experiences best year since the financial crisis
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FeaturesWhat to specify: Education products
They say you can tell what a school is like by the state of its loos. Well, it’ll certainly be worth spending a penny or two on this week’s educational products …
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FeaturesInterview: Guy Austin
Property and construction consultancy Ridge works for clients who build, test and race the world’s fastest cars. And with turnover for the business as a whole rising by 20% last year, you’d expect it to be happy to just cruise along. But partner Guy Austin has other ideas
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CommentKeep looking to the future
Could we be designing building using gaming technology such as Minecraft? It seems anything is possible …
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FeaturesA case for biodiversity offsetting?
Biodiversity offsetting is the government’s answer to the conundrum of how to speed up development while safeguarding the country’s woodland and other environmental habitats. The idea has come under fire from all sides - but also enjoyed some unexpected support
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CommentReasons to be cheerful!
The three reasons we can at last see some light at the end of the tunnel are confidence, confidence and confidence
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CommentMy word is my bond. Well, perhaps…
The Doosan vs MABE judgment shows that the law has extended the reasons why one can restrain calls on bonds