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NewsFosters’ plans for £1bn Blackfriars tower cluster given public airing
Architect took over from Wilkinson Eyre on the 18 Blackfriars Road scheme last year
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FeaturesAndy Burnham interview: remaking Manchester
Manchester’s mayor on how green spaces, better infrastructure and the pursuit of net zero are at the heart of his ambitious plans for the city
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NewsONS reports June drop in output as construction feels impact of record price rises
But second quarter output still positive overall
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NewsUKGBC calls for standardised measures of carbon savings when reusing materials
Lack of agreed metrics on carbon savings from retaining components in projects is an important gap in industry knowledge, climate group claims
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NewsAcademics unveil ‘weather-resistant’ heat pump
The ‘flexible’ technology could solve the problem of heat pumps affected by cold weather
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FeaturesDiversifying the workforce
How can construction recruit and retain talent to develop a more diverse and equitable workforce? Hollie Tye reports on a roundtable hosted by Faithful+Gould and Building
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Master of spin
Who knew how much musical talent the industry was hiding?
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NewsDerwent reports strong demand and ‘flight to quality’ in London office market
Firm’s first half profits for second consecutive year
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FeaturesHow council planning departments reached crisis point
Hold-ups in the planning system are increasingly cited as a major barrier to development. Here planners explain what is really happening on the ground
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CommentThe UK construction industry is key to delivering ‘Global Britain’
A report out today argues our sector should be a priority for a super-charged post-Brexit trade policy
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NewsWestminster approves Fosters’ rejigged mixed-use scheme in Mayfair
Westminster councillors approve taller version of 2019 scheme for conservation-area site
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NewsAfrican building boom provides opportunity for UK firms, says Global Britain Commission
Ghana and Botswana identified as key trading partners for industry
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NewsWillmott Dixon appoints ex-army man to new strategic change role
Roger Morton was an officer in the Corps of Royal Engineers
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NewsGo-ahead for reworked 400-home Southwark scheme
HTA scheme approved four years after intitial plans were rejected over density and design concerns
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NewsHS2 makes £9.5m provision for mistakes in IR35 self-assessment
Deputy chair of board was boss of HMRC when tax rule was reformed
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NewsBRE boss urges Sunak and Truss to publish costed plans to decarbonise buildings
Call comes as leadership candidates distance themselves from green initiatives
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FeaturesCost comparison: Upgrade or renew?
To meet net zero targets, owners must bring buildings up to scratch. Whether to refurb or demolish and rebuild is the question
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NewsNew guidance seeks to ‘de-risk’ offsite manufacturing
Construction Innovation Hub launches framework aiming to improve quality and consistency of platform and offsite construction systems
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NewsL&Q boosts housing completions 29%
Housing association increases delivery again after building a sector record 4,000 homes last year
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NewsEnergy efficiency regulations ‘have slowed development’ says Glenigan
Housebuilding starts slowed as sector got to grips with changes to Part L, according to analysts.