All Features articles – Page 186
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FeaturesBIM: Cost vs benefits
The industry is frequently told it must engage with building information modelling, but there is little information available on the cost versus benefit balance of integrating BIM into a construction project
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FeaturesWhat to specify: BIM
The latest software tools and building products with BIM objects to help integrate data as part of the construction process featured in this week
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FeaturesTate expectations
Herzog and de Meuron’s much-delayed extension of the Tate Modern saw the architect handed the rare opportunity of returning to a project having worked on the original
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FeaturesQatar: Heating up
In the second of a two-part focus on Qatar, Building looks at how easy is it for Western firms to access the construction opportunities in one of the richest countries in the world
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Natal Parks Board heaquarters, South Africa
This week’s sketch is by architect Karen Rainsford
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FeaturesThis week in 2006
22% of Britain’s energy was provided by 12 nuclear power stations, but all but three were set to be closed by 2020
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FeaturesQatar: ‘The scrutiny will be on them’
In the first of a two-part focus on Qatar, Building reveals how, in the light of reports of abuse, huge efforts are being made to improve standards for migrant workers
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FeaturesHere’s looking at EU
Building’s backing the campaign to remain in the EU, but that doesn’t stop architectural correspondent Ike Ijeh having mixed feelings about the standard of the administration’s architecture
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Certain uncertainty
Q1 sees the UK construction industry with a more uncertain outlook but it’s not all down to the EU referendum – there are a number of complex factors at play
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FeaturesWhat’s the hold up?
Our roundtable of industry experts explores how those still dragging their heels can be persuaded to get on board with BIM
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Egg, Dover Street Market
This week’s sketch is by London studio Jonathan Tuckey Design
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FeaturesImage of the week: First day at the office
Sadiq Khan gets to work as the new mayor of London
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FeaturesDavid Attenborough Building: Second nature
Nicholas Hare Architects’ refurbished David Attenborough Building preserves the integrity of the original design while ensuring the radical remodelling works well for its new users
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FeaturesThis week in 1996
Building evaluated the plans for a proposed Ferris wheel in central London
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FeaturesCPD 12 2016: Sustainable aluminium window systems
High-performance windows are crucial to reducing the energy use of buildings. This CPD introduces key aspects of glazing and frame design, as well as the relevant standards and guidance. It is sponsored by Reynaers
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FeaturesGlobal city focus: Sydney
Sydney has a strong government with clear plans and the financing to achieve growth. Ciara Walker and Stephen Taylor from Arcadis explore Sydney’s massive investment in infrastructure to reconnect and regenerate the city
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FeaturesIs the door still open on build to rent?
Just when you thought the private rented sector was about to take off, along comes the chancellor and whacks a big tax on the purchase of homes for rent
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FeaturesLondon’s new mayor: Yes, he Khan
Sadiq Khan has the mother of all in-trays to contend with in his first months as London’s new mayor - everything from housing to Heathrow, Crossrail 2 to controversial planning decisions