All articles by Joey Gardiner – Page 51
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NewsSkills crisis will hold back growth in 2015, experts warn
‘Deep seated lack of skills’ identified as Experian prepares to up output growth forecast to 6%
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NewsCrossrail submits plans for Hayes & Harlington station
New building designed by Bennetts Associates
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NewsL&Q and Dev Secs sign £150m Oriental City deal
Edgware Road site will be home to 183 apartments
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NewsContractors picked for £1bn of water work
Thames Water names preferred bidders for AMP6 pipeline
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FeaturesJingle bell blocks
Take five teams of construction professionals, stick them in a roomful of Lego, get them to carry out three slightly offbeat tasks, and award them bonus points for good ideas on where to stick Santa… yes, folks, it can only be Building’s 2014 Christmas challenge
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NewsPFI deals declined each year under coalition government
Data shows just eight PFI deals have been signed in 2014 to date, the lowest total since 2008
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FeaturesCalling time on the coalition
From the Green Deal to Crossrail, the government made a number of pledges back in 2010 to keep the industry afloat during the grim five years ahead. But how well has it stuck to them?
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NewsStamp duty reform to give housing market £800m boost
Chancellor’s reform of ‘slab’ system draws praise but green builders bemoan ‘missed opportunity’
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FeaturesThe Class of 2014: Three months on
Back in September we introduced you to our Class of 2014: 14 young recruits embarking on their careers in construction. Three months later, we ask them how they’re getting on - and if the industry is living up to their expectations
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NewsAutumn Statement: LIVE coverage
Live blog of all the developments in today’s set piece announcement
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NewsSweett starts 'strategic review' as profit slumps
New chair says firm will focus on profitability, cash and margins
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NewsGovernment to lay out £2.3bn flood defence plans
Schemes to form part of today’s update to National Infrastructure Plan
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FeaturesInterview: Steve Morriss
The £2.3bn merger of US engineering giant Aecom with rival URS made it the UK’s second largest consultant. But where does it go from here and what does the merger mean for the UK? To find out, Building talked to Aecom’s EMEA boss Steve Morriss
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FeaturesThe cost of training an industry
Criticised for its complexity, the CITB is reforming its method for levying the funds it uses to subsidise industry training. The streamlined plans will see some employees paying less, but for others, it could mean a larger bill.
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NewsCITB embarks on radical reform of training course funding methods
CITB director of policy says organisation plans to cut down number of funding pots