All ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV articles in 13 December 2019
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Could public-private partnerships unlock the later-living challenge?
The demographic that makes up our cities is experiencing a subtle shift; people aged over 65 will make up a quarter of the UK’s population by 2040
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV podcast: Behind the hype – social value
Igloo Regeneration’s Chris Brown on the origins of social value, its varied initiatives, and how it is procured and valued
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Projects: Porters Edge, London
How did Maccreanor Lavington revitalise an industrial warehouse to create a mixed-use retail and housing complex in south-east London?
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About time too: Improving quality of life through design
Masterplanning is distinguished by a special dimension – and that’s time. Good placemaking can make our lives more efficient, especially for women
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Sketch of the week: Sunderland City Hall, Tyne and Wear
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Lee McLaughlin, a partner at architect FaulknerBrowns.
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Image of the week: Pause for breath
Extinction Rebellion protesters blocked a road in central London last week by gluing their hands to yellow-painted breeze blocks
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Ray O’Rourke: ‘I’ve never seen anything like this before’
Ray O’Rourke outlines his personal wish list for ministers and assesses the industry’s prospects for the year ahead
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Construction industry gossip: Blond ambition
Gossip on the former spin doctor who predicted a Boris bounce and the hardy outdoor swimmers who told Donald Trump where to go
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5 minutes with… Russell Whitehead, director, Robert Bird Group
Russell Whitehead tells ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV about diesel fumes, patience and why he dislikes 22 Bishopsgate.
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Election 2019: What does construction want from the new government?
We are all still talking Brexit, but many of construction’s influential figures have other matters on their minds
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General election 2019: Construction needed clarity
Brexit, jobs and delayed projects. The construction industry seeks stability in a time of political uncertainty and change
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From the archive: 2009 – Goodbye to getting stuck up the chimney
A decade ago an architect considered what the world’s chief deliverer of presents might want.
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Can you share the pain? Doosan, Interserve and the TCC
Kate Jones explores a new ruling which highlights potential issues with target cost contracts under joint ventures
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Lift and software firms among eight ‘most critical’ for getting Crossrail finished
Household names listed as vital to getting £18bn job completed
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Ray O’Rourke: ‘Am I leaving soon? I hope not’
Laing O’Rourke boss scotches retirement rumours in exclusive interview with ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
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Alliancing with excellence: the JCT’s Constructing Excellence Contract
Alliancing can improve quality as well as productivity – and the JCT Constructing Excellence Contract is just the ticket.Â
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Cost model: Mixed-use hotel schemes
New hotels are increasingly being built as part of larger, mixed-use projects – and 60% of hotel construction is now happening outside London
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Contractors readied for £590m Irish schools framework
Five firms to be appointed to design and build deal
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L&G ditches structural timber in modular flats
Insurer tests prototype of concrete and steel apartments in offsite homes factoryÂ