More news – Page 68
-
CommentA vision for a construction project in 2030
We need to stimulate new thinking, debate and research directions to carry the industry into the next decade, says Dr Brian Sheil
-
FeaturesTop 150 Consultants 2024: Where do you stand on hybrid working?
Our survey shows nine in 10 consultants in construction now offer hybrid working, but what models are being adopted? Carl Brown finds out
-
NewsLast government’s retrofit programmes to stay as minister says no time for ‘hiatus’
Miatta Fahnbulleh says DESNZ will take ‘area-based’ approach to rolling out efficiency improvements
-
Features‘If you’re not adding value, what’s the point?’- Ridge & Partners’ Adrian O’Hickey on the firm’s multidisciplinary approach
Ridge & Partners is one of the fastest-growing large firms in Building’s Top 150 Consultants list out this Friday. Senior partner Adrian O’Hickey explains more about the firm’s plans
-
NewsBarratt, Homes England and Lloyds form JV to build out sites of up to 10,000 homes
£150m partnership to develop large brownfield sites and ‘garden villages’
-
NewsSharp rise in economic optimism among largest consultants
Exclusive survey for Building’s Top 150 Consultants 2024 reveals more firms expect trading conditions to improve
-
CommentGrenfell shames us all – but our politicians are just as culpable
Those named and blamed in Sir Martin Moore-Bick’s report largely got what they deserved, but they were not alone in the way they operated. We may have learnt and changed since 2017, but there is still a long way to go, says Richard Steer
-
NewsHouse of Lords committee launches inquiry into government’s ‘grey belt’ plans
Peers will examine Labour’s ‘golden rules’ for development on the green belt
-
NewsPublic-private alliance for zero-bills MMC homes launched in Liverpool
Specially constructed home will stand outside new Housing Community Summit event
-
NewsFosters completes HQ building for Chinese tech firm
Scheme built next door to Shanghai’s Huangpu river
-
FeaturesImmigration: How the system can be reformed
In an in-depth report published by the Building the Future Think Tank this week, we look at how Brexit has changed the way we recruit foreign workers – and the implications of that decision. Read the final part of our analysis today
-
NewsRivals being sounded out for another Lendlease scheme
City tower being developed by Brockton Everlast
-
NewsGreen light to expand Oxfordshire science park
Scheme at Begbroke will include 1,800 homes, new office space and three schools
-
CommentSeven years after Grenfell: We have come a long way, but there is still a huge amount to do
Andrew Mellor reflects on the Grenfell Inquiry’s demand for radical reforms. The message is clear: urgent action is needed to protect lives
-
![1982526_shutterstock_1842136291_210767[1]](https://d3sux4fmh2nu8u.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/8/8/2/1985882_1982526_shutterstock_1842136291_2107671_124338.jpg)
NewsBerkeley says firm on course to hit £525m profit target
Housebuilder targeting nearly £1bn in pre-tax profit over the next two years as it praises Labour’s planning reforms
-
CommentShock and shame: the Grenfell report has exposed construction’s deadly failures
Now we know the full and terrible truth, only urgent and fundamental change will ensure mistakes are not repeated, writes Denise Chevin.
-
NewsBam brings in McAlpine boss to head up Northern region
Mark Gibson will join rival contractor later this year
-
CommentGrenfell: a tale of systemic failures
A legal overview setting out the findings of the inquiry’s final report, its recommendations and the potential ramifications for construction
-
NewsGraham yet to agree price on £60m Lord’s stand rebuild putting 2027 Ashes deadline in doubt
Start on job could be delayed by 12 months having been earmarked to start at end of this month
-
FeaturesImmigration: Why the new system isn’t working
In an in-depth report published by the Building the Future Think Tank this week, we look at how Brexit has changed the way we recruit foreign workers – and the implications of that decision. Read the fourth part of our analysis today