All Economics articles – Page 3
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NewsPolitical uncertainty dogging housing market, RICS says
Just 7% of surveyors across the UK saw a rise rather than fall in prices during June.
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FeaturesFacades: Do all-glass buildings make financial sense?
All-glass commercial buildings are a common sight in large cities in particular and make a dramatic architectural statement. But do the numbers add up?
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FeaturesInfrastructure update: Smart vehicles
Connected and autonomous vehicles are expected to lead the next urban transport revolution - transforming urban mobility and the way roads are managed
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FeaturesCost model: Residential timber
A familiar building material now has many innovative and scientifically developed forms, of which cross-laminated timber is perhaps the most compelling
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Carry on regardless
The UK construction industry maintained notable growth rates and posted high output numbers but uncertainty endures on both the domestic and international stage
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FeaturesCity focus: Dubai
Ciara Walker of Arcadis highlights the programme of investment in infrastructure and tourism-related construction driven by the Dubai City Plan 2021, exemplified by World Expo 2020
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FeaturesCost model: Modular construction
Debates about modular construction and off-site manufacture are nothing new. But with more suppliers, better quality and greater awareness within the industry, could it finally achieve critical mass?
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FeaturesInfrastructure update: Digital Railway programme
A look at the challenges the Digital Railway programme faces, and how they can be overcome by good management, supply chain collaboration and a strong investment case
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FeaturesCity focus: Berlin
Ciara Walker, Birgit Detig and Ramiro Forné of Arcadis and CallisonRTKL consider whether Berlin will still be sexy, when it is no longer so poor
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FeaturesCost model: Car showrooms
The motor industry is booming, with showrooms continuing to be built. And with the customer experience at the heart of the schemes, substantial add-on features may be included
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Still on the up
The trend continues for rising optimism and workload, though materials costs and wage rates are also increasing, while market uncertainty may have some surprises to pull, says Michael Hubbard of Aecom
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FeaturesCost model: Palliative care
The demand for high quality healthcare facilities aiming to improve the quality of life of patients with serious illnesses is increasing
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FeaturesCity focus: Manchester
Ciara Walker and Jonathan Moore of Arcadis consider how the city that has ‘everything except a beach’ is leading by example in the northern powerhouse
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Medium term limbo
Brexit continues to cause uncertainty, with increasingly mixed views about the medium-to-long-term emerging across the market. But as Michael Hubbard of Aecom reports, for now, business is looking good
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FeaturesCost model: Cinemas
Cinemas can brighten urban areas and masterplans, and need good design and facilities to attract increasingly discerning audiences
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FeaturesGlobal city focus: Los Angeles
The ‘city where no-one walks’ is revolutionising transportation and land use to maximise health, income and opportunities
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FeaturesInfrastructure update: Railway stations
Ciara Walker and David Rowlinson of Arcadis consider the challenges involved in designing and building railway stations in complex operational environments, and balancing stakeholders’ competing objectives
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FeaturesCost model: Mixed use
Shifting economic and social conditions mean developers are increasingly pursuing mixed use schemes but different use classes on a project can cause complications
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FeaturesProcurement update: Uncertain markets
With the emergent challenges of Brexit, how can the industry drive improved innovation, productivity and value for money through commercially responsible procurement?
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Not the whole story
As we look at the Q2 figures, people are ready to blame Brexit for plunging the UK construction economy into a darker period. But the reality is more complex. Michael Hubbard of Aecom reports