Construction Business: Strategy, Risk and Regulations – Page 5
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In Business: Reds10 and the rise of offsite construction
The firm’s chief executive and chairman discuss a booming business, the switch from consultancy, why family matters and how construction can attract new talent
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Planning gateway one: What’s changing from 1 August
Five key points from fire safety experts at Building’s Risk Regulations event this week
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So much work to do, so few workers to do it
The good news for construction is that post-lockdown there is now burgeoning demand. The bad news is that there are nowhere near enough people to do the work
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In Business: McLaren on right track for record turnover
West Ham-loving chairman Kevin Taylor tells Building about the early days, new markets and why pent-up demand means the bubble won’t burst yet
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The urgency of now: how can construction meet its green targets?
A report by the Climate Change Committee sets out a host of ambitious carbon reduction targets and points to where resources need to be focused. Thomas Lane looks at three of the areas of most interest to construction and assesses what it will take to meet the targets
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You can’t build, build, build if you don’t have the materials
A global shortage of key products means prices are rising and lead times growing, potentially putting the recovery at risk. Tom Lowe reports
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Local elections: what the results mean for construction
A look at what the winning mayors have pledged in four key city regions in England
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5 minutes with … Michael Ruddick at Reds10
The firm’s director on starting out in consultancy, making the jump to offsite construction and a secret breakdancing skill
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In Business: Douglas McCormick’s plans for growth at Gleeds
Executive director has ambitions to increase turnover to £400m and double the number of staff worldwide. He is also renovating a 700-year-old church
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Kier looks to brighter future as firm marks end of the beginning
Plenty left to do but encouraging results from Andrew Davies’ turn-around strategy mean debt-free future is in sight
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My big idea: Erland Rendall on the launch of a construction knowledge platform
Launching on Earth Day one of the goals is to enable clients to make informed sustainability choices around their projects
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5 minutes with … Laura Collins at Stanhope
The firm’s project developer on starting out at Davis Langdon as an apprentice QS, working compressed hours and the women who have inspired her
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Covid has set back women’s progress by years, experts fear
Extra childcare burdens and a higher proportion on furlough could be disadvantaging women
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Brexit bureaucracy: The new challenges for UK firms exporting to the EU
The new post-Brexit trading environment is making life difficult for UK firms trying to export to SMEs in the EU – with little government guidance on how to cut through the bureaucratese
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Consultants’ salary survey 2021
Marginal increases for most roles mask some big pay hikes, while majority of employers plan to recruit in next 12 months
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Arcadis’ new London HQ: What goes into a post-covid office
The hybrid work model has arrived - with fewer desks but a big focus on smart tech and wellbeing
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In Business: Scape’s boss sees a strong pipeline of public sector work
Mark Robinson on next week’s budget, cladding remediation, frameworks under scrutiny and why his London office is moving
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Explainer: the proposed Future Buildings Standard in detail
Long-awaited proposals to make non-domestic buildings greener and more efficient are now out for consultation
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In Business: T&T’s Vince Clancy on why the global picture gives him confidence
Turner & Townsend’s boss is looking beyond the UK’s third lockdown to a ‘golden era’ for construction