All Energy, Infrastructure and Refurbishment articles – Page 3
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Guidance released for engineers to assess carbon impact of design and advisory work
Big consultancies back new methods to assess emissions, while Univeristy of Exeter calls for mandates to boost investment in clean technology such as heat pumps
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ɫTV the Future Think Tank: The value of sustainability in the built environment
To coincide with the annual ɫTV the Future Conference, the ɫTV the Future Think Tank has today published three research reports. The delve into issues around workplace and skills, building safety and sustainability. This report covers the topic of the The value of sustainability in the built environment, and was ...
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Hinkley Point C: ɫTV Britain’s first nuclear reactor in 30 years
Like its Finnish and French twins, Hinkley Point C has suffered from cost overuns and delays. What are the team doing to claw back the losses and what does this mean for Sizewell C?
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National Infrastructure Commission ‘not taken seriously’ by previous government, Labour says
Chief secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones said Conservatives were “not really listening” to the NIC
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Costing Steelwork 29: Market update and guidance on fire regulations
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life
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New Hospital Programme could be built over a ‘longer time frame’, government says
Warning comes as landmark report finds £37bn capital funding shortfall for hospitals during last decade
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Comment
From data to knowledge to insight to wisdom
Most industries generate data and some turn this into knowledge. Iain Parker considers how to turn that knowledge into insight or, indeed, wisdom that adds demonstrable value to clients
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It’s time to take control of construction waste
We have the technology to radically redesign our approach to waste. The government should act to make sure that we use these digital tools, says Chris Clarke at Scape
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Labour-commissioned transport review urges study into new rail link between Midlands and West Yorkshire
Report will inform new government’s thinking, says transport secretary
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Impact of Stonehenge tunnel cancellation is ‘small and manageable’, says Costain chief
Contractor won £60m job as delivery assurance partner on £2bn scheme
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Six appointed on MoD alliance contract to build army accommodation
Laing O’Rourke, Bowmer & Kirkland and two Kier JVs on six-year deal to build 16,000 bedspaces
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Labour must urgently tackle the skills shortage if it is to meet decarbonisation promises
Only by investing significantly in education and training can the government hope to achieve its net zero targets, says James Fiske of the ɫTV Cost Information Service
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Keltbray sells infrastructure business to private equity
Firm offloads its biggest division to EMK Capital for an undisclosed sum
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The Tribeca brick: Made from earth and water but (crucially) no fire
London’s largest life sciences project is trialling the use of a low carbon earth brick for the basement walls of the first phase. It could be a game-changer for schemes looking to radically reduce their carbon footprint. Thomas Lane reports
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Developer searching for main contractor on Littlewoods film studio job
Capital & Centric expecting to start restoration work and construction of new film studios at historic site within months
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We must retrofit now – there is no time to lose
Australian bank Macquarie now owns 100% of National Gas, raising questions about the direction and desire of industry to retrofit. The new government must take the lead and industry must get off the fence, says Smith Mordak
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Why heritage preservation can be a catalyst for urban regeneration
Sensitive appreciation and preservation of an area’s history is vital to ensure the longevity and resilience of its regeneration, say Mike Cook and Martyn Saunders at Avison Young UK
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Curzon Street to be built with more platforms than needed, report into curtailed HS2 project reveals
New Birmingham station to stick to original specification despite cut to northern stretch of route last year
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New government sets out plans for housing and infrastructure in first King’s Speech
Legislation aiming to speed up approvals among 35 new draft bills
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Planning reform expected to be at heart of today’s King’s Speech
Labour to outline its policy priorities with more than 35 draft bills