All articles by David Blackman – Page 16
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FeaturesStudent digs
Despite rising tuition fees, university applications in the UK have risen to an all-time high. How is the industry is coping with the demand for student accommodation?
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FeaturesEarls Court: That's show business
Plans to redevelop 77 acres of prime real estate in Earls Court - entailing the demolition of London’s landmark exhibition centre - have become mired in political wrangling. But is there really any doubt as to how it will end?
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FeaturesThe sum of their parts: Mergers and acquisitions
There’s no guarantee that mergers will work out for the companies involved - we look at four of construction’s biggest deals
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NewsAllowable solutions consultation dodges carbon price
Long awaited consultation sets out some further details of offsetting system but key issues remain undecided
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FeaturesZero Carbon Hub report: Performance gap in new homes
The ‘performance gap’ between the design of new homes and their as-built energy use can no longer be ignored. And according to the Zero Carbon Hub, the only answer is to fundamentally shake up the way that the industry works
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NewsEFA confirms £5bn schools framework winners
Education Funding Agency confirms 16 winners of regional framework
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NewsAsbestos scare prompts university site shutdown
Contractor evacuates staff after rennovation work at Warwick University disturbs asbestos
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NewsCompulsory training needed to tackle 'performance gap'
Major review by Zero Carbon Hub finds the industry needs cultural revolution to deliver buildings that perform to design
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NewsCapita appointed on new BBC Wales HQ
The BBC has appointed Capita to project manage the delivery of its new broadcast centre in Cardiff city centre.
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NewsCapita architects draw up Chipping Campden academy masterplan
Capita has completed a masterplan to revamp an academy in the picturesque Cotswold town of Chipping Campden
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NewsBovis backs Bank's mortgage clampdown
Housebuilder backs Bank of England intervention and posts bumper trading update
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NewsConstruction skills shortages 'imperil recovery', says FMB
Bricklayers and plasterers hardest trades to come by, according to latest FMB state of trade survey
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NewsGovernment pumps £6bn into local Growth Deals
Investment for local infrastructure and housing unveiled by government
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NewsOne Nine Elms team confirmed
KPF, Second London Wall and Montagu Evans among firms selected for massive regeneration scheme
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FeaturesBricks and mortar boards
With a constant need to attract the best students, the development of universities has remained a strong sector for the construction industry. But are universities making the most of the connections with the cities they are in? Our roundtable of industry experts gathered to discuss the issues faced by our ...
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NewsPersimmon posts 33% spike in revenue
Housebuilder’s completions up by a quarter and revenue up by 33% in first half of year
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NewsHSE inspection drive to tackle industry's hidden killer
Watchdog begins unnannounced inspections on poor working conditions, which are a bigger killer of construction workers than accidents
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NewsBarr picked on £45m Bristol stadium
Barr Construction has been picked as the main contractor for the £45m rebuild of Bristol City football club’s ground
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NewsHammerson wins planning for Southampton £70m waterfront scheme
Hammerson has won detailed consent for its £70m leisure-led development on Southampton’s waterfront
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NewsHeavyweights vie for £300m submarine factory revamp
Ten contractors shortlisted for BAE Systems job