All articles by Thomas Lane – Page 9
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FeaturesNet zero for blue-chip developers: British Land case study
The latest case study in our Building Boardroom exclusive Net Zero Report is British Land. How are blue-chip developers adapting to the new zero carbon targets? We asked Philip Tait, who is leading the Canada Water megascheme
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NewsUKGBC unveils new net zero guidance
Publication is part of the UKBC’s programme to drive the transition to net zero construction
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FeaturesNet zero and the social housing sector: Optivo case study
Building Boardroom’s exclusive Net Zero Report continues with a further case study, this time on Optivo, to find out how the zero carbon agenda is affecting the social housing sector
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FeaturesCanada Water (British Land): creating a sustainable urban centre in Docklands
Philip Tait, head of development, details the development plans for the site over the next 15 years
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FeaturesNet zero and the logistics sector: Prologis case study
Building Boardroom’s exclusive Net Zero Report continues with a series of case studies into companies from different sectors of the built environment. Here, we look at distribution centre developer Prologis
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FeaturesWhat is net zero?
It can be hard to get to grips with the changing new emissions targets for the built environment. Never fear: here’s all you need to know
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FeaturesNet zero – how are we going to get there?
What kinds of methods can reduce emissions in both offices and – the biggest problem for retrofitting – also homes? And what are the costs involved?
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FeaturesNet zero – where are we up to so far?
With the built environment contributing over 40% of UK emissions, the sector must act fast to meet government targets – as well as occupier demands – on zero carbon. This first section offers a summary of the findings of our exclusive net zero report
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FeaturesHow the Grange University Hospital opened four months early
Using design for manufacture and assembly, Laing O’Rourke has delivered a major new hospital in Wales under budget and four months early – no wonder the government is looking to use it as a model for its hospital building programme. Thomas Lane reports
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FeaturesBruntwood: providing the space and facilities to let businesses grow
John Marland, director of building and construction, explains how Bruntwood helps its customers to run their operations more effectively
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FeaturesScape: enabling public sector clients to get the job done
Scape chief executive Mark Robinson explains the key role his organisation plays in the procurement process
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CommentThe Building Safety Bill: Slow going in the right direction
Draft legislation builds could take over three years to come into force - by which time the industry must have improved competence levels
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NewsSafety bill imposes two-year prison term for breaching building regs
Draft legislation confirms new building safety regulator and reduction of building control powers
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NewsGrenfell main contractor ‘did not check architect’s expertise’
‘We wouldn’t have asked that question,’ contracts manager tells inquiry
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FeaturesGet ready for the building safety regulator
The key proposals on building safety made by Dame Judith Hackitt in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster are finally about to be implemented in law. Building invited industry experts to discuss the coming changes
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FeaturesBIM survey 2020: The final push for full adoption
BIM adoption remains stuck on a plateau, according to the latest NBS survey. But those who are working with BIM are doing it better – and the new building safety legislation is likely to give an extra boost
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FeaturesProjects: How 3D printing is changing construction
The race is on to design the best 3D printing system for construction
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FeaturesProjects: One Bishopsgate Plaza, London
The newly rebranded One Bishopsgate Plaza brings rare residential space to the City of London’s Eastern Cluster
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FeaturesProjects: The Londoner, Leicester Square
Faced with severe space constraints on the site of the former Odeon cinema in Leicester Square, Edwardian Hotels has built more than half of The Londoner underground
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NewsArchitects downcast about global prospects next year, says survey
Confidence has sunk to five-year low, according to WA100