More Focus – Page 95
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FeaturesLearn as you earn
The Brexit vote combined with next year’s apprenticeship levy may give some firms a headache over investment plans but the need for construction apprentices has never been greater
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FeaturesLead times: July - September 2016
There are capacity issues with some off-site manufacturing but the consensus among other site-based trades is that lead times are stabilising
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FeaturesPoplar Baths: Pooling resources
Poplar Baths in London’s East End is a historic example of state architecture used to improve public health. But to preserve this listed building, the project team had to demolish part of it and rebuild through a PFI agreement
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FeaturesWhat to specify: Sustainability
Buildings that will harvest light, help grow silvergrass, test environmental credibility and power TV broadcasters feature among this week’s crop of product news
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FeaturesFarmer Review: Not waving but drowning
Mark Farmer’s government-commissioned report into the construction industry makes for shocking reading. Speaking to Building the author explains his view of the dire state of the industry
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FeaturesFarmer Review: The 10 recommendations
Today’s ‘Modernise or die’ report aims to kick-start reform with this 10-point action plan
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FeaturesFarmer Review: Why construction is a sick patient
Mark Farmer adopts the analogy of an ailing patient, with symptoms ranging from low productivity to a bad public image
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FeaturesHS2: On track?
Amid negative headlines and political uncertainty, signs of progress on the UK’s next rail megaproject are contradictory at best
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FeaturesThe lady is for turning
For now at least, Theresa May bestrides the political scene, dismantling David Cameron’s legacy and introducing policy changes in housing and infrastructure
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FeaturesGlobal city focus: Los Angeles
The ‘city where no-one walks’ is revolutionising transportation and land use to maximise health, income and opportunities
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FeaturesConstruction Rocks: Vintage Bands night
The second leg of this year’s Construction Rocks event goes vintage
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FeaturesBuilding Awards Small Project of the Year: Part 2
In this year’s Building Awards Small Project of the Year category, old and new meet in a cornucopia of diverse projects
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FeaturesBuilding Awards Small Project of the Year: Part 1
In this year’s Building Awards Small Project of the Year category, old and new meet in a cornucopia of diverse projects
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FeaturesCRASH honours its Patrons at Annual Reception and Above and Beyond Awards
CRASH honoured its patrons’ unwavering generosity and loyalty at their Annual Reception and Above and Beyond Awards on Thursday 29 September
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FeaturesWhat if Trump does win?
The very idea of ‘President Trump’ has gone from the realms of jokes and nightmares to potential reality. So as the world holds its breath for the result of November’s US election, David Blackman considers how a Trump presidency would affect UK firms
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FeaturesTrump's project highlights
Building takes a look at four of the highlights of Donald Trump’s career in property development
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FeaturesThe disgruntled architect and the Clinton v Trump debate
Hilary Clinton has highlighted the complaints of an architect who used to work for Trump
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FeaturesConstruction Rocks: New Bands night
New bands and a new judge at the first night of this year’s Construction Rocks fundraiser
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FeaturesState of play: London
Sadiq Khan has proved himself a pragmatist - a quality he’ll need to address the capital’s major built environment challenges
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FeaturesBuilding intelligence: Q2 2016
Total construction output grew more than previously thought in 2015, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics