All Economics articles – Page 5
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FeaturesCost model: Higher education refurb
When UCL’s Bartlett School of Architecture outgrew its building a decision was needed on whether to demolish and rebuild, or radically refurbish it. The latter course was chosen
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FeaturesInfrastructure: Offshore wind
Reduced costs and the ability to attract finance are critical to the viability of the UK wind industry, and with the government recently withdrawing onshore subsidies, the focus on offshore has never been greater
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FeaturesCost model: Car parks
While a concept relatively unchanged over the past 50 years, car parks can still have a dramatic impact on commercial space around them
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FeaturesInternational infrastructure totex
When considering the cost of a building, it is vital to look at the total in-use and maintenance costs as well as capital investment
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FeaturesGlobal city focus: New York
New York is a city at the crossroads of global influence. How can it translate its economic and political strength into investment in infrastructure and affordable housing for its population?
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FeaturesGlobal city focus: Hong Kong
How is Hong Kong to maintain its competitive edge with the rise of the emerging Asian cities? Barbra Carlisle of EC Harris, Constance Lau and Tim Robinson of Langdon Seah explore its unique positioning
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FeaturesCost model: Data centres
Demand for data centres continues to reflect the growing and changing needs of a connected world. Aecom’s Luke Kubicki (engineering lead), Amy Daniell (strategy director) and Giles Scott (development director) examine the latest trends in low-energy data centre design
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FeaturesGlobal city focus: Doha
As the growth potential of countries becomes increasingly reliant on key cities, EC Harris looks at how Doha is driving Qatar’s vision of economic diversity
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FeaturesCost model: Part L
Will MacDonald of Aecom examines the challenges posed by the 2014 revisions to Part L of the Building Regulations, which form part of the government’s strategy to cut carbon emissions from buildings
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FeaturesProcurement update
Construction is now 12 months into its recovery and project procurement has become much more challenging - even in the regions. SImon Rawlinson of EC Harris takes soundings from projects and considers the best options in a fast-moving market
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FeaturesCost model: Stadium construction
In a changing landscape for major sporting infrastructure schemes, what does it take to develop and operate stadiums and arenas? Hein le Roux and Eugene Corrigan of Aecom report
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FeaturesSustainability: Facilities efficiency
As construction becomes ever more energy efficient, attention is turning to facilities management to deliver greater carbon and cost savings. Phil Birch of Sweett Group examines how the purchasing and management of cleaning and catering operations can reduce a building’s environmental impact
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FeaturesInfrastructure: highways maintenance
Damage to UK roads due to flooding has put a spotlight on the condition of our highways, at a time when the maintenance backlog is already estimated to be at least £10bn. Barbra Carlisle and Brian Fitzpatrick of EC Harris examine the key issues
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FeaturesCountry focus: The Netherlands
The Netherlands is one of Europe’s great trading nations but the slowdown in the eurozone has hit the economy hard. Ted Peek of Arcadis and Magda Skalska-Burgess of EC Harris review prospects for the Dutch construction market
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NewsConstruction output grows 1.4% in second quarter
Revised official statistics show housing powering growth
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NewsInfrastructure spending could boost UK economy by £100bn
Report recommends government spend 1% of GDP on infrastructure for the next five years
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NewsConstruction output flat in November
ONS figures show construction output broadly flat in November but down 1.6% on the same period a year ago
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NewsCutting VAT on repair work to 5% could create 100,000 jobs, says FMB
The Chancellor has been urged to encourage building repair work through incentives in tomorrow’s autumn statement
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FeaturesProcurement update
With pressure on the construction industry to drive down costs for clients, how can strategic procurement be used to deliver required savings? Simon Rawlinson of EC Harris looks at the options
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FeaturesSustainability: In-use energy performance
Clients commission buildings expecting cut-price energy bills once they move in, but too often they are disappointed. Our expert from Cyril Sweett explains how ’Soft Landings’ can provide greater certainty