All Energy, Infrastructure and Refurbishment articles – Page 38
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CommentThe best buildings have the best clients – and the public sector is lagging behind
In 2021 we saw some of the most exciting developments of our decade kick off. This year’s schemes should be even better
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CommentGove’s proposals are not enough to level up a town like mine
The housing secretary’s apparently ambitious proposals lack clarity and detail. The towns he is meant to be helping deserve better
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NewsMPs criticise confusing plans to replace gas boilers
Public in the dark and lacking direction over heat pump policy, cross-party committee report claims
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CommentWhere is the money to support Gove’s bold plans?
There is no sign of the sustained government funding that will be needed for yesterday’s proposals to deliver on their bold and welcome ambition
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CommentPlan three years ahead to achieve the gold standard for public sector frameworks
The focus on how to improve procurement, frameworks and alliancing is very welcome – especially if clients can be persuaded to take a long-term view
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NewsMinisters ‘distracted’ from net zero goals by lockdown parties row, government told
Backbench MP set to propose bill on reducing embodied carbon in construction projects
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NewsSizewell C nuclear plant takes step forward with £100m government funding
Money to be used to attract further financing from private investors
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FeaturesIs construction ready for a full-blown energy costs crisis?
Materials shortages are easing but the construction sector is about to be hit by a second wave of inflation due to soaring energy costs
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NewsBuilding more renewable energy will solve rising gas prices, COP26 president says
Alok Sharma says more offshore and nuclear schemes needed if bills are to come down
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NewsPay into fund or face ban, Gove tells cladding manufacturers
Housing secretary says cladding and insultation sector must contribute ‘significant portion’ of remediation costs
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FeaturesHow to escape the groundhog day of dodgy frameworks
Construction has long been plagued by a procurement process that is inefficient, fragmented and costly. All that is about to change.
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NewsGerman firm in ascendency as HS2 picks winner for £316m lifts deal
Prized deal covers scheme’s four stations on first phase
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NewsGoogle buys London office building for £730m
Tech giant backs return to office working with plan to increase capacity for expanding UK staff
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FeaturesCost model: Office fit-out
Workplace requirements have been shaken up in the past two years – but have office fit-outs evolved in line with the new normal?
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NewsOffsite specialist chalks up £21m hospital job
Outpatient facility is Premier’s largest health scheme yet
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CommentIf this was a year of transition, the next must be one of action
As the climate crisis intensifies, the world needs to change – and our industry has a responsibility to lead the way
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NewsGreen light for FCBS’ plans to replace three Bristol bank buildings with offices
Scheme will be built around the ruins of a grade II-listed church
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FeaturesSt Hilda’s College revamp: serenity and unity down by the river
Rather than following the traditional quad layout, architect Gort Scott made the most of the scenic location to open up St Hilda’s and use the River Cherwell for passive cooling
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CommentWhat construction must learn from the aviation industry
The housebuilding sector is stuck in the past and should move towards a data-led manufacturing model