All Construction Business: Strategy, Risk and Regulations articles – Page 4
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FeaturesBuilding the Future Think Tank: The role of management in creating the built environment workforce of the future
To coincide with the annual Building the Future Conference, the Building the Future Think Tank has today published three research reports. They delve into issues around workplace and skills, building safety and Funding the Future. This report covers the topic of the The role of management in creating the built ...
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NewsNew BESA president criticises industry ‘lip service’ commitment to building safety regime
Pete Curtis calls on sector’s firms to ‘do something’ to improve compliance amid ongoing gateway 2 delays
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NewsByrne improves profit again and says residential slowdown caused by building safety hold-ups has forced it to look at new sectors
Firm says delays have meant firm is ‘diversifying into other markets’
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FeaturesProcurement update: The importance of navigating frameworks
To deliver the projects funded by the spending review, supply chains and clients will have to raise their game – using frameworks to drive productivity and innovation
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FeaturesCould the shadow of Grenfell trigger more Ardmore-style collapses?
The 50-year-old contractor’s legacy housing business went into administration last month due to the weight of building safety issues on its books. Joey Gardiner asks whether we are likely to see other companies suffer the same fate
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CommentHow Cornwall cracked the procurement code to deliver maximum local economic impact
When Cornwall Council set out to boost its local economy through capital delivery, it did not just tender a framework, it reimagined how public money could work harder for local communities. The resulting joint venture created a blueprint for local delivery which delivers the government’s goal of “getting Britain building” ...
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NewsSky’s plan for huge expansion of new Elstree Studios gets green light from government
Secretary of state gives scheme all-clear following public inquiry in wake of local council’s original decision to turn proposals down last March
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CommentWhat consultants want from the government to get construction really moving
Construction is one of the UK’s great strengths, delivering day in, day out. With the right clarity and leadership from the government, it could do even more, says Adrian O’Hickey, senior partner at Ridge and Partners
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CommentData centres and energy demands – how do we square the circle?
The insatiable energy demands of AI-driven data centres could have a profound effect on UK energy markets. We need a joined-up conversation, says Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis.
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CommentOut of the classroom and into construction: I’m looking for a career in the built environment – and it isn’t easy
Even with excellent A level results, many school leavers are still struggling to navigate the best route towards a career in construction, writes Oscar Sitwell - and two industry veterans, Mark Farmer and Colin Wood, offer some advice
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CommentThe main event: why local stakeholders are the most important people on major projects
It is not political backing but winning the support of the people ‘on the ground’ who are most affected by a project that is key to its eventual success, writes Beth West
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CommentStick to the payment process – or pay the price
A new ruling underlines the rigidity of the payment process: no pay less or similar notice, then no wiggle room in sum due
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FeaturesThe Reform party conference: what a Farage government would mean for housing, investment and ‘net-stupid-zero’
Despite being largely overshadowed by the resignation of Angela Rayner, the two-day event in Birmingham showed a party which is evolving from a protest group into an organisation that is seriously preparing for government. Tom Lowe considers what a country led by Nigel Farage would mean for construction
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CommentWhat the immigration white paper means for construction
The proposals are a potential minefield for the construction industry
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NewsBCO planning ‘complete overhaul’ of office rating system
Offices body to introduce new ‘prime’ grade for best office space as it describes current system as ‘not fit for purpose’
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NewsNew RIBA president urges architects to meet AI challenge ‘head on’
WW+P co-founder Chris Williamson starts presidential role today
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CommentBeware what you promise on WhatsApp – it could be a binding contract
Informal messages can form a binding contract even without formal documentation
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CommentIs maintenance spending going to be enough to overcome the social infrastructure backlog?
The government’s commitment to repair and maintenance is certainly encouraging, but Karl Horton of the Building Cost Information Service believes additional funding is likely to be needed
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CommentWhen is an interim account not an interim account?
An employer attempted to argue that an interim application for payment on account wasn’t detailed enough, but the High Court disagreed
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CommentBricks, bots and building back better: Why the UK must embrace circular construction
We still demolish too much and recycle too little. An urgent shift in mindset is required, writes Richard Steer