More news – Page 289
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NewsMajor firms agree to series of net zero concrete pledges
Laing O’Rourke, Canary Wharf Group and WSP among signatories to ConcreteZero initiative
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CommentBuilding factories for the future
In designing gigafactories for the UK’s next-generation industries, the key imperatives are flexibility and future-proofing
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NewsPlanning inspector dismisses developer’s Custom House appeal
Hotel conversion proposals by Squire & Partners would have “too great” an impact on grade I landmark
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CommentDesigning conflict avoidance into contract terms
To reduce the risk of legal disputes requires greater care and collaboration in contract drafting – such as by adopting the RICS Conflict Avoidance Pledge
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NewsInfrastructure investments worth £650bn at risk if climate resilience neglected
Environment Agency chair calls for Treasury review on issue
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NewsTributes paid as journalist and Dezeen founder Marcus Fairs dies aged 54
Fairs previously worked for Building before leaving to set up design website
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NewsNorth West utilities contractor leaves family hands for private equity owner
O’Connor Utilities set up nearly 30 years ago
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NewsMcLaren to turn former Topshop flagship into Ikea store
Firm lands second major deal on London’s Oxford Street
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NewsMace speeds up payments to get smaller firms through cashflow squeeze
Contractor says it expects inflation to go through 10% barrier later this year
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NewsBirmingham hospital caught up in Carillion collapse set to open six years late
Scheme Carillion was building had been due to ooen in October 2018
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NewsWillmott Dixon boss fires broadside at government over ‘popularist’ Building Safety Act
Contractor’s chief says politicians should look at their role in building safety ‘mess’
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NewsSports specialist Populous adds audiovisual agency for venues work
Spurs stadium architect currently working on Manchester United’s Old Trafford masterplan
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NewsWilkinson Eyre’s Holborn Circus plans get go-ahead
10-storey scheme will replace 1930s building
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CommentWe must use technology to attract new talent
The message that digital construction plays a key role in major projects is not being shared with the next generation, says Ibrahim Imam of PlanRadar
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FeaturesYour free ticket to the home of offsite technology innovation
The construction sector is at a critical crossroads and offsite technology is now recognised as being the most important solution
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FeaturesCartel probe leaves demolition sector to recover reputation - and count the cost
The wider industry wants to know things have changed while those at centre of investigation sweat on what final bill will be. Dave Rogers reports
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News56-storey block planned as Birmingham towers plan gets public airing
Scheme earmarked for site of 1960s city landmark
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Features5 minutes with … Nick Moss at Nick Moss Architects
The practice founder may work in Manchester but he’s a Leeds United fan. He has worked on a string of notable projects in the North-west
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NewsCivils sale helps Osborne edge back into black but losses from continuing operations spiral
Proceeds from disposal of infrastructure arm helps group into profit but ongoing construction business falls deeper into red