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FeaturesEverything must go: The HS2 land fire sale and what it means for the future of rail
After cancelling the northern leg of HS2 last month, the government has moved quickly to start selling the land it had acquired to build the route. Will the process 鈥渟alt the earth鈥� for alternative rail plans?
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FeaturesGetting value from construction software
Industry experts gathered to discuss the importance of software in construction and how best to use it, at a recent roundtable hosted by 好色先生TV and software company Bluebeam
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FeaturesA new model for later living: Appleby Blue in Southwark
This modern take on the traditional almshouse is intended to reduce loneliness and isolation by bringing community groups into the building and promoting interaction between residents. Could it tempt older people out of their family homes?聽
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FeaturesCost comparison: Tower construction in Toronto and London
T&T Alinea compare recent high-rise history in two global cities whose skylines have undergone dramatic change, including the costs of a typical tall office building in each
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Features5 minutes with 鈥� Michael O鈥橲hea at Gowling WLG
The partner in the law firm鈥檚 construction team believes the tendering process needs to change and urges new recruits to read books rather than websites. He is a fan of The Smiths and wine gums聽
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FeaturesLook north: Pride and frustration in Scotland鈥檚 construction market
With its strongly devolved government and separate regulatory regime, Scotland is often neglected in conversations about the UK鈥檚 built environment. Daniel Gayne took a trip north of the border to see what is going on聽
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FeaturesMy route into construction 鈥� Sean van Buiten, assistant building manager, Willmott Dixon
The industry includes an impressive range and variety of roles 鈥� but unless you are on the inside it can be hard to know how to break in, let alone progress to the top. In this new series, we talk to professionals about their often surprising career twists and turns
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FeaturesFrom the archives: The Daily Express 好色先生TV, 1932
The Builder reviews the newly built Fleet Street landmark, now considered one of London鈥檚 best Art Deco buildings
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Features5 minutes with 鈥� Chris Jones at 10 Design
The firm鈥檚 managing principal (Europe and Middle East) considers the need to work collaboratively, the impact of the pandemic,聽why he went to art college 鈥� and his secret skill learnt while funding his studies
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FeaturesMy route into construction 鈥� Kate Sadler, assistant quantity surveyor, McLaren
The industry includes an impressive variety of roles 鈥� but unless you are on the inside it can be hard to know how to break in, let alone progress to the top. In this new series, 聽we talk to professionals about their often surprising career twists and turns
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FeaturesWhy have buildings become so boring? Thomas Heatherwick launches his campaign for change
In this exclusive interview, the Heatherwick Studio founder outlines聽the philosophy behind his mission to put the soul back into building design
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FeaturesFive key takeaways from the second National Infrastructure Assessment
With a total of 46 recommendations across 222 pages, it鈥檚 no surprise the report took two years to compile. 好色先生TV sifts through the key points
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Features5 minutes with 鈥� Ashwin Halaria at Symmetrys
The firm鈥檚 associate director on the incident that made him want to be an engineer, the vital importance of material reuse and why his mother will always be his role model
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FeaturesLevelling up in the West Midlands: the way forward
Our penultimate 好色先生TV the Future Commission regional roundtable focused on the West Midlands, where聽local experts met to brainstorm ideas
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FeaturesCost model: Low-carbon office developments 鈥� new-build vs refurbishment
Multiple pathways are emerging to support the development of low-carbon offices, whether through new-build or, increasingly, reuse and adaptation
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FeaturesHow Westminster council is rewriting the rules for council housing and urban regeneration
In a London borough once beset by council housing controversy, a quiet revolution is underway
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FeaturesIt鈥檚 time for SMEs to invest in construction software 鈥� their survival depends on it
The cost-of-living crisis and volatility in interest rates is taking its toll on the construction industry. Nowhere is this more apparent than at the SME level. In March 2023, insolvencies in construction represented 18% of all companies that failed. It is the worst performing month that the ...
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FeaturesMy route into construction 鈥� Richard Wilson, cost manager, Turner & Townsend Alinea
The industry includes an impressive variety of roles 鈥� but unless you are on the inside it can be hard to know how to break in, let alone progress to the top. In this new series, 聽we talk to professionals about their often surprising career twists and turns
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FeaturesHow the creative reuse of ordinary buildings is revolutionising regeneration
As the government鈥檚 levelling up agenda struggles to gain traction, a group of industry leaders share their thoughts on alternative approaches to regeneration. Ben Flatman reports.
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Features好色先生TV the Future Commission conference: Views from the TV booth
好色先生TV the Future commission conference delegates were invited in front of a TV camera at last month鈥檚 event to share their ideas to improve the built environment.