All articles by Joey Gardiner – Page 34
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FeaturesReady, steady, chaos: how is construction preparing for Brexit?
With a no-deal Brexit suddenly a real possibility, what are firms doing to prepare themselves and mitigate the risks?
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FeaturesLooking ahead to 2019 in construction: it's not all bad
There’s a lot to look forward to this year: big infrastructure projects and game-changing innovation. Though many may be happy to settle for just surviving Brexit.
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Features2018 in construction: Building's review of the year - part two
So, what did Santa’s last round of offerings bring the industry? It’s not been a stocking full of pleasant surprises
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Features2018 in construction: Building's review of the year - part one
So, what did Santa’s last round of offerings bring the industry? It’s not been a stocking full of pleasant surprises
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FeaturesHousebuilding by numbers: how many homes should London be building?
Is mayor Sadiq Khan’s plan to build 65,000 a year anything more than wishful thinking?
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FeaturesTesting times: are specialist contractors the answer to construction's innovation woes?
In an industry starved of innovation, specialists are often the pioneers in research and development – and now the government has pledged £170m to help them. But those at the technical forefront still face obstacles.
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FeaturesWhy is high finance so interested in affordable housing?
Oliver Letwin’s review into the speed at which homes are built calls for greater diversity of design, size and tenure. Investors seem keen to get involved
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FeaturesIs this the end of the road for Help to Buy?
Next week’s Budget is likely to determine the fate of the government’s controversial Help to Buy scheme. Is it likely to be scrapped, hitting share prices hard?
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NewsHousebuilders braced for Help to Buy overhaul in Budget
Changes expected next week as scheme attracts mounting criticism over claims it pushes up executive pay
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FeaturesPaul Hackett: Leading the charge for housing change
As chair of London housing association group G15, Paul Hackett has plenty he wants to change about housebuilding in the social sector.
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NewsGovernment needs to triple social housing pot to £6bn, says London firms' chair
Optivo boss Paul Hackett says pledged £2bn is not enough
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FeaturesHousebuilders' salary survey 2018: While the sun shines
How much are roles paid at housebuilders in 2018?
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NewsBuilding directors spearhead salary spike at housebuilders
Demand forces up salaries in homes sector, with firms suffering a ‘merry-go-round’ of staff poaching
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NewsHammerson eyes rejig of stalled Brent Cross plans
Developer looking at cutting back amount of retail at north London site
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NewsRetail negativity ‘overdone’ say developers
Consultants working in retail remain optimistic about the sector despite Hammerson’s flagship scheme at Brent Cross being put on hold this summer
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FeaturesIs shopping a dying concept? No wonder it's hurting construction
As high-street chains close stores around the country, companies that build shops are coming to terms with paused schemes and supply outstripping demand. But many forward-looking firms are exploring alternatives
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NewsConsultants grow staff as sector defies Brexit anxiety
Building’s Top 150 survey shows two-thirds of firms have expanded, with three-quarters set to hire more staff
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FeaturesTop 150 Consultants 2018 - preparing for change
Brexit is yet to do significant damage to the hardy consultants in this year’s top 150 tables. But those near the top are making careful preparation for an economic storm