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FeaturesMarket forecast: Demand is set to rise as the economy stabilises
Demand is set to strengthen as economic stability stimulates a recovery in private sector investment, but contractor capacity is depleted and risk aversion elevated
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FeaturesTechnical ventilation louvres for any project
Family-owned business Renson develops wall, surface-mounted, window, door, and floor louvres, in every possible size, shape, and colour
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CommentHere we go again… if the industry won’t change, we must change the way we operate within it
The collapse of ISG is the latest illustration of a trading model still stuck in ‘inexorable decline’. The industry’s survival requires wise leadership, better decision-making and a focus on what is working rather than what is not, says Mark Farmer
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NewsRelief for Wimbledon as City Hall overturns local council’s rejection of £200m expansion plans
Allies & Morrison’s plans to treble the size of grand slam tournament’s grounds finally approved after year-long planning saga
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Information - BuildingCPD 15 2024: Digital workflow technology
Sponsored by Topcon Positioning GB, this module will explore the benefits of digital workflow technology, alongside the issues that may arise during integration and how they can be overcome Deadline for completion Friday 8 November 2024.
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FeaturesNavigating specification decisions in higher-risk building design
Specification decisions have acquired new complexity in the era of the Building Safety Act. Industry professionals shard their insights at a roundtable
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NewsFosters to lead on Old Trafford masterplan for Manchester United
Project will draw up proposals for club-owned land around stadium
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FeaturesLondon towers – does it make more sense to build new or renew?
The twin currencies of carbon and cost have encouraged the adaptive reuse of towers, bringing the additional complexity of working within an existing building
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NewsHawkins Brown plans for £100m Cambridge research campus set for approval
Scheme to include nine buildings up to eight storeys in height
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FeaturesHinkley Point C: Building Britain’s first nuclear reactor in 30 years
Like its Finnish and French twins, Hinkley Point C has suffered from cost overuns and delays. What are the team doing to claw back the losses and what does this mean for Sizewell C?
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NewsRevised 1 Undershaft plans to be submitted in coming weeks but controversial viewing platform to stay
Changes relate almost entirely to street level public realm after plans were criticsed for “robbing” City of open space
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NewsFosters unveils restoration of San Francisco’s Transamerica Pyramid
The architect remodelled the lobby and garden of the centre’s 48-storey skyscraper
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FeaturesCosting Steelwork 29: Market update and guidance on fire regulations
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life
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CommentEuropean CE mark extension gives UK manufacturers the chance to remain competitive
The recent extension to the UK’s acceptance of the European CE mark offers an overdue opportunity to drive the construction products industry towards increased safety, performance and trade, says Peter Caplehorn of the Construction Products Association
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Information - BuildingCPD 14 2024: Engaging BIM to build a more connected built environment
Sponsored by BSI, this module will guide professionals looking to improve their BIM knowledge, as well as assist seasoned users wanting to enhance digital security or understand the higher-level benefits of BIM adoption Deadline for completion Friday 18 October 2024.
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NewsGovernment commits to ‘system-wide’ construction products reform as CE marking deadline is extended again
Package of building safety measures include scrapping national fire testing standards and mandating sprinklers in care homes
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Information - BuildingCPD 13 2024: When a warranty comes into play
There is often confusion surrounding the relationship between warranties, building control and other insurances, making it difficult to know what is needed and when. Sponsored by LABC Warranty, this module will explore when a warranty comes into play, alongside the implications of housing defects left unchecked Deadline ...
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Information - BuildingCPD 12 2024: Future-proofing balcony and terrace flooring
Sponsored by Ryno, this module takes a deep dive into balcony and terrace flooring, looking at the regulations and standards which govern design, alongside the common challenges and best practices Deadline for completion Friday 4 October 2024.
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NewsAviva planning to nearly double the height of its planned City tower
Investor hoping to build up to 32 storeys on 130 Fenchurch street under plans being drawn up by Wilkinson Eyre
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FeaturesCost model: Evaluating the construction cost impact of the Building Safety Act
The implications of the legislation, a look at real-world applications, and a notional model for cost increases on a higher-risk building