All Building the Future articles
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FeaturesAddressing construction productivity challenges in the East of England
Our first Building the Future Think Tank regional roundtable for 2024 was held in Cambridge last month, with industry experts coming together to brainstorm ways to meet the productivity challenge in the East of England. Jordan Marshall reports
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CommentIntensification must come with flexibility built in
We undoubtedly need more building in our cities, but it must be easily changeable if we are to extend its shelf-life, writes Sadie Morgan
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CommentLondon’s old problems require new solutions
The capital is congested, polluted and expensive but, thanks to the insight and ingenuity that its people possess, the way it functions can be mended, writes Sadie Morgan
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NewsWinners of Building’s Future Thinkers competition revealed
Six up and coming construction professionals recognised for ideas on how future proof the industry
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NewsTickets for Building the Future Commission Conference on sale
Join our inaugural conference in Westminster for updates on progress so far and to help shape the commission’s work
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CommentWe’re running out of materials – and of time to do something about it
To secure a liveable future we need to develop our understanding of materials and identify more opportunities for their reuse, writes Andrew Mellor of PRP
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NewsBuilding the Future Commission’s early findings to be revealed in September
Join our inaugural conference in Westminster for updates on progress so far and to help shape the commission’s work
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FeaturesPhoenix rising: Plans for the ‘largest timber development in UK’ take shape
A new East Sussex-based developer is seeking to disrupt the housebuilding sector and create a template for higher density, walkable neighbourhoods, writes Ben Flatman
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CommentCentralised pool of experts could solve local authority planning crisis
A bold, fresh approach is needed to tackle the shortcomings of a system under so much strain that it is damaging the sector and wider economy
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FeaturesThe power of four: how UK’s biggest builders are working together on £1bn prisons programme
ISG, Kier, Laing O’Rourke and Wates have joined forces to build four new English prisons, pooling their resources and skills to form one big collaborative team. Here’s how it works
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FeaturesTime for Plan BEE: collaborative learning that helps deliver a more competent industry
Can cross-disciplinary courses help engender collaborative working and greater levels of professional competence? Ben Flatman finds out
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FeaturesMeet the commissioners: Simon Wyatt
Simon Wyatt talks about the need to improve building quality, collaboration and diversity
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FeaturesMeet the commissioners: Rebecca Rees
Rebecca Rees discusses the need for procurement reform, workforce diversificiation and her love of the Eden Project biomes
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FeaturesMeet the commissioners: Neal Shasore
Neal Shasore discusses the rise of diversity and social value networks, a lack of industry communication and the need for rapid change
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FeaturesNABERS: the energy ratings system that goes further than Part L
Energy regulations in the UK do not deliver buildings that perform as intended. Could the Australian alternative provide a better solution?
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CommentRisk and responsibility: unpicking the first post-Grenfell court decisions
Recent High Court decisions suggest contractors will struggle to successfully challenge the costs of an implemented and effective remedial cladding solution
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FeaturesMeet the commissioners: Nicholas Boys Smith
Nicholas Boys Smith discusses the need for deep examination of the industry, the importance of the growing focus on sustainability and a passion for the history of our streets
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FeaturesBuilding the Future Commission: introducing the workplace, culture and leadership stream
This stream will seek solutions to construction’s skills crisis along with new models to improve culture and leadership in a post-covid environment
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NewsBuilding the Future Young Persons’ Advisory panel launched
The panel’s aim is to provide feedback from the perspective of construction’s next generation of leaders
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FeaturesMeet the commissioners: Simon Tolson
Simon Tolson discusses the importance of good design, maintaining skills and his passion for energy and tech innovation