All ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV articles in 19 April 2024 – Page 5
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The race is on… Countdown to the general election part three: Infrastructure and creating communities
Over the next few months, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV will have a political focus: what do the parties have to offer? What does construction want and need? Here is the final instalment of our three-parter with an overview of election topics
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We don’t just build – we must enhance the communities in which we work
The key to the success of a construction business – whether a housebuilder, consultancy, project manager or contractor – is how it engages with local communities and becomes a force for good, says Kelly Sowden, regional social value and stakeholder manager at Sisk
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London Fire Brigade cautiously welcomes second staircase guidance
But group says focus should not just be on the number of staircases
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Overseas work fuels profit boom at Hopkins
Income at 100 Bishopsgate architect jumps one third
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Bam tipped for British Land’s £90m Broadgate Tower overhaul
Work due to start on 2008 building this September
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Homes England should ‘take more risk’ and lead on more schemes, says review
Report endorses role of housing body but recommends offloading Help-to-Buy and building safety responsibilities
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Cost of Leeds hospital wrangle hits Lendlease profit
Firm had been told legal action was ‘virtually certain of success’
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Landsec’s £250m City block set for approval despite heritage concerns
Westminster council has formally objected to the 20-storey tower due to its perceived impact on nearby listed churches
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McLaren signs development deal for £1.1bn York Central scheme
Agreement with Homes England and Network Rail to see construction of 2,500 homes and along with office and retail space
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Newcomers appointed to latest Pagabo framework
One framework will provide consultancy services for Scotland and the other will provide these services for the rest of the UK
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Youth engagement, sustainability and Wood Wharf’s future: The big topics covered at Open Doors
Local school children joined industry representatives at Canary Wharf’s massive Wood Wharf project as part of Build UK’s Open Doors event
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Construction returns to growth despite lingering concerns over margins
Improving economic conditions see output increase after six month lull, according to latest PMI data
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Kier to work on roll-out of fleet of mini-nuclear reactors
Construction firm will explore opportunities to deploy reactors after signing MoU with nuclear specialists
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Industry commission urges policy changes to close £44bn urban ‘growth gap’
Lack of investment holding back cities outside London
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Intensification must come with flexibility built in
We undoubtedly need more building in our cities, but it must be easily changeable if we are to extend its shelf-life, writes Sadie MorganÂ
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Plans unveiled for retrofit of brutalist Glasgow groundscraper
Former oil company headquarters was once the largest single-occupant building in the UK
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Multiplex emerges as favourite for £400m City tower at 50 Fenchurch Street
Scheme by Eric Parry was given planning more than three years ago
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Viaducts taking HS2 into Birmingham granted approval
Work to be carried out by Balfour Beatty Vinci team
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From the archives: The world’s first nuclear power station, 1956-57
The Builder makes a badly timed recommendation to build nuclear power stations in urban areas, two months before the UK’s worst ever nuclear accident
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Downfall of a contractor: How high-profile collapses and fixed price jobs helped send Readie under
Administrator’s report lays bare problems that lined up to hit firm as it struggled to stay afloat