All articles by Tom Lowe – Page 88
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News‘Step change’ in productivity needed to build government’s infrastructure ambitions, industry told
IPA chief says 40% improvement in productivity needed as ‘prerequisite’ to build £600bn pipeline
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FeaturesHow are construction employers preparing for a return to the office?
As restrictions ease again today, differences start to emerge over attitudes to flexible working arrangements
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NewsGovernment’s chief infrastructure advisor casts doubt on next phase of HS2
Nick Smallwood says for link to go ahead rail passenger numbers need to recover to pre-covid levels
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NewsRedrow gets green light for more homes at Colindale scheme
Job set to be housebuilder’s remaining development in capital
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NewsPost-Brexit certification rules threaten to bring supplies to ‘grinding halt’, CPA boss warns
Worried Peter Caplehorn has already suggested extending transition period on CE markings to construction minister
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NewsL&G brings in Green Building Council director as new sustainability chief
John Alker was behind David Cameron’s ‘hug a husky’ campaign in 2006
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NewsConstruction reacts to Queen’s Speech
Major planning overhaul at centre of government’s agenda for the year
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NewsLevitt Bernstein given green light for £22m Passivhaus housing scheme
Newham scheme designed with small windows to reduce overheating
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FeaturesYou can’t build, build, build if you don’t have the materials
A global shortage of key products means prices are rising and lead times growing, potentially putting the recovery at risk. Tom Lowe reports
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FeaturesLocal elections: what the results mean for construction
A look at what the winning mayors have pledged in four key city regions in England
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NewsBrexit risks worsening materials shortage crisis, Aecom warns
Consultant says UK-specific issues are adding to global shortages
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NewsBlaze hits ACM-clad Ballymore apartment block
More than 100 firefighters were tackling the now-under-control blaze this morning
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NewsOver half of firms expect more disputes after covid, Gleeds warns
But report also finds surge in optimism for more work in the coming months
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NewsNumber of furloughed construction workers falling faster than wider economy
Latest HMRC data shows size industry’s furloughed workforce shrank by 15% in March
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NewsConstruction industry had its ‘head in the sand’ over combustible cladding dangers, Grenfell Inquiry hears
Facade expert said that a ‘reasonably competent’ cladding contractor should have known risks of ACM
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NewsWestminster green lights £750m Victoria office scheme
Council approves plans to demolish House of Fraser store and replace it with 16-storey block
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NewsNew Buro Happold boss wants turnover to hit £500m within six years
Firm is latest to outline ambitious growth plans as industry eyes post-pandemic recovery
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NewsGreen light for Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios’ Fulham office block
Scheme will require demolition of 1930s building within conservation area
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NewsMaterials shortages could hit major projects within months, CPA chief warns
Peter Caplehorn adds problems will start to delay completions