All Features articles – Page 186
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Can Corbynomics get Britain building?
As the major influence on Jeremy Corbyn’s economic policy, Richard Murphy has had a lot to talk about over the last few months. But what might the much-trailed people’s QE mean for the construction industry?
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Bringing it all back home
With some main contractors taking delivery expertise back in house in the hope it will reassure clients they can get the job done, Joey Gardiner asks if the subcontracting model has had its day
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What to specify: Healthcare
Hospitals and healthcare facilities make very particular demands of products specified in their buildings
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CPD 22 2015: Collaborative information management
This CPD focuses on how one architecture practice, TP Bennett, addressed the challenges of managing project data. It is sponsored by Newforma
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Sustainability: Energy performance contracts
Energy Performance Contracts are increasing in popularity as a way of delivering large-scale energy savings in existing buildings
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The life of Riley
Firms working with 125-year-old consultancy Henry Riley can expect more than personal service and quality - the relationship can last a lifetime
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Nuclear haste
The Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant is edging closer to reality, with backing from China. But the nearer it gets to going ahead, the greater the opposition gathering against it. Can the industry finally start believing it will happen?
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Sketch of the week: Sky Garden view
This week Philip Buckingham sketches a view of London from the Walkie Talkie’s Sky Garden
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1 million homes: Hitting the mark
Housing minister Brandon Lewis has publicly stated that he wants to see over one million homes built in the next five years. But can the sector meet this challenge?
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV intelligence: Q2 2015
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show that total construction output remained flat over the quarter, but registered above levels recorded for the same period last year. Experian Economics reports
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Tracker: August 2015
After last month’s positive movement, the construction activity indicator falls into negative territory for the month, while employment prospects take a nervy dip
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Birmingham: New Street cred
It was never going to take a lot to improve on the squalid eyesore of the 1960s incarnation of Birmingham New Street Station. Shame though about the whiff of fakery
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Sketch of the week: Swartberg House
This week’s sketch is by Jennifer Beningfield from Openstudio Architects
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Corporate rebrands: Name dropping
In the week the EC Harris name is dropped as part of Arcadis’ global rebrand, Joey Gardiner asks why the historic names are disappearing from construction – and if the benefits of rebranding outweigh the risks
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Image of the week: Record breaker
Guinness World Records confirms bridge is world’s largest Meccano structure
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From the Archives in 1990
We take a look back to 1990 when a Labour government was a real possibility
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Market review: Hold steady
Despite wobbles in the global economy and a dip in private commercial construction, overall activity in the industry remains strong
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CPD 21 2015: Acoustics in schools
Poor acoustics can have a damaging effect on teaching and learning. This module outlines the key contributary factors and some of the most effective solutions. It is sponsored by ROCKWOOL