All Buildings, Design and Specification articles – Page 16
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Information - BuildingCPD 01 2024: Fifth Facade: Regulations on Roofs
This latest CPD module, sponsored by Rockwool, considers the roof as a building’s fifth facade, examining its functional uses and its vital role in fire safety, and explaining the relevant regulations and what needs to be done to require to comply with them
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NewsLargest timber development in the UK receives planning approval
Human Nature and Periscope win planning for 685-home Lewes masterplan
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FeaturesCost model: Making sports stadiums fit for purpose
Today’s sports stadiums face new challenges and require redeveloping for audiences in a diverse and sustainable way. Will Goring of Turner & Townsend Alinea and Philip Johnson of Populous outline the issues.
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NewsHawkins Brown’s £90m Manchester library set for approval
Proposals for Manchester Metropolitan University will see existing 1970s buildings partially demolished
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NewsPlans submitted for 3,000 homes and primary school in west Edinburgh
Proposed £1bn investment to transform huge brownfield site
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NewsWorries grow Gaza conflict and Red Sea attacks will see materials costs head back north, Gleeds survey finds
Inflation and contractor failure continue to dog industry, consultant adds
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NewsCampaigners considering challenge of Gove’s ‘cowardly’ decision to approve £700m ITV Studios scheme
Campaign group which opposed scheme at public inquiry meeting tonight to dicuss next steps
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FeaturesBuilding The Future Commmission: Delivering the communities the nation needs
After a year of consultation and careful consideration, the Building the Future Commission has published its final report. In this chapter, Ben Flatman explores ways in which we might close the gap between good development and the development we too often deliver
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FeaturesHow new satellite data is changing our understanding of London’s overheating problem
A new report by Arup for the mayor of London has highlighted the worsening issue of heat risk in our city centres as summers get steadily hotter. Tom Lowe reports.
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News‘Long-awaited’ infrastructure pipeline receives muted welcome from industry
Scale of transformation required not reflected in long-term projections, says one chief exec
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NewsCity’s vision to build 1.2 million sq m if new office space by 2040 takes step forward
Three ‘key areas of change’ earmarked for new development as Square Mile eyes transformation into cultural and leisure destination
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NewsLandsec wins amended consent for Bankside scheme on site of Roman ruins
Allies and Morrison-designed mixed-use job was first given OK three years ago
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NewsBuilding enters partnership with international environment NGO to focus on energy efficiency in the built environment
Work with Climate Group will include thought leadership and insight content, research and events
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FeaturesBuilding the Future Commission: This is how we make our buildings safer
After a year of consultation and consideration, last week the Building the Future commission published its final report. In this chapter, Carl Brown considers the implications of the Building Safety Act
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FeaturesFaster, better and less disruptive: the next chapter in Mace’s manufacturing journey
The contractor wants to bring DfMA discipline to high-rise residential projects for the same cost as traditional build.
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NewsLife sciences scheme in Cambridge gets green light
Kadans job dependent on adequate water strategy
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NewsCity Hall throws lifeline to Allies & Morrison’s stalled Wimbledon expansion plans
Deputy mayor Jules Pipe calls in controversial scheme to treble the size of championship’s grounds after Wandsworth rejection
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NewsPlans for Oxford college redevelopment poised for approval
Scheme at Green Templeton College to replace several stone buildings with new student accomodation
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Why firms will feel the pressure in 2024
As we head into the new year, input costs are levelling off – in terms of materials at least – but as new orders become patchier, market competition is rising