All ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTVs, Design and Specification articles – Page 5
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTVGreen light for Fosters’ £1bn Blackfriars towers scheme
Project finally gets nod after delays caused by Historic England intervention
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FeaturesDesigning out the challenges in the most challenging environments
The impact that good design can have on our health and wellbeing cannot be overstated. The choice of materials used can dramatically affect our physical and mental wellbeing, improve feelings of support, the level of perceived safety and, perhaps most importantly, how valued people feel as individuals. For Philip Ross ...
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTVPlans in for 76-storey residential tower in Manchester
Drawn up by local practice Simspon Haugh, scheme would be tallest building outside London
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTVCity’s Museum of London plans ‘completely at odds’ with its own carbon policy, heritage group says
Square Mile councillors voted to approve Diller Scofidio & Renfro scheme this morning following intervention by Michael Gove
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTVGove puts Museum of London demolition plans on ice hours before committee hearing
Councillors prevented from making a decision on Diller Scofidio & Renfro and Sheppard Robson scheme at planning committee meeting this morning
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTVSellar unveils plans for £500m City tower at Gracechurch Street cluster
Scheme has been drawn up by Danish practice 3XN
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FeaturesCost model: Evolving the design and build of community diagnostic centres
The rollout of these centres is intended to cut long elective care waiting lists, provide value for taxpayers and decarbonise the NHS, but achieving all three is a challenge
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTVBirmingham Library architect completes refurbishment of Perth museum
Former music venue will house an ancient stone used in coronation ceremonies since medieval times
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTVFresh plan lodged for 22-storey City office stalled in three-decade long development saga
Latest version of Tenter House scheme is the seventh application for the site in 27 years
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FeaturesMarket forecast: Why prices for goods and services are still set for further increases
Construction output is falling steadily as high interest rates sap demand, though repair and maintenance is propping up the sector. Despite materials costs rising less rapidly, tender prices are still on the up
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTVLandsec gets OK for £250m City office block
Councillors vote to approve 20-storey scheme expected to be built by Skanska
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTVSaudi Arabia to scale back plans for desert city, say reports
Plans for 170 km city cut to less than 3 km by 2030
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTVLandsec’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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FeaturesIn an age of regulatory change, can precast concrete columns and precast staircases revolutionise the construction sector?
Lee Cowen, managing director of Milbank Concrete Products, explores how innovations in precast concrete columns and stairs are transforming how the construction industry operates
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTVGovernment publishes second staircases guidance for higher risk buildings
Evacuation lifts are not an absolute requirement, technical guidance revealsÂ
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTVTwo in race for £150m Old Street roundabout tower
Office scheme will be built on former site of telecoms firm’s HQ
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTVDeveloper targets 2026 start on 99 Bishopsgate tower rebuild
Demolition of existing 1970s building to take two years before main contractor is appointed by 2028
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CommentWhat’s stopping the wider adoption of timber in construction?
The Timber in Construction Roadmap was published in December 2023 after months of industry collaboration. Andrew Carpenter provides some insight from the inside on key barriers and opportunities present when exploring the use of structural timber
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTVRetrofit 24 launches at the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Centre in London
The exhibition and series of talks aim to demonstrate how energy efficiency can be improved across all sectors through case studies of project successes
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Information - ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTVCPD 04 2024: Using ozone for decontamination
This JLA-sponsored module explores the benefits of using ozone for decontamination, alongside the adverse health effects associated with the gas and considerations needed to mitigate them