All Features articles – Page 232

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    Interview: Sarah McCann-Bartlett

    2013-10-09T10:10:00Z

    The director general of the British Constructional Steel Association on fighting for her members’ interests

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    Housing a nation

    2013-10-09T09:00:00Z

    Nobody has yet come up with a convincing way to solve the housing crisis, and now the problem has got so big we need a plan on a national scale to tackle it

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    Foster + Partners' The Hydro

    2013-10-04T06:00:00Z

    With its dazzling state-of-the-art light shows, Foster + Partners’ £125m concert arena on the Clyde could well become the main event itself

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    Deal or no deal?

    2013-10-03T06:00:00Z

    The Green Deal is in trouble - but what are the alternatives? ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV asked some of those at the heart of green policy where they thought the scheme was heading

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    Global Clients Group: Demands on supply

    2013-10-03T06:00:00Z

    How two members of the Global Clients Group are meeting demanding sustainability standards

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    Tracker: August 2013

    2013-10-03T06:00:00Z

    It’s the eighth month in positive territory for the construction activity index, and with positive signs in the regions as well, things seem to have taken a turn for the better, says Experian Economics

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    ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV intelligence Q2 2013

    2013-10-03T06:00:00Z

    Data from Experian Economics shows that construction output in Q2 saw a slight improvement, but new work orders have soared by 20% and public housing is looking strong

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    Renewable Heat Incentive: The heat is on

    2013-10-02T15:02:00Z

    Andrew Brister looks at plans to reignite the Renewable Heat Incentive and asks whether the moves will achieve the government’s targets

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    Interview: Kevin Brush

    2013-10-02T11:31:00Z

    Being the Queen’s builder is an amazing platform from which Fairhurst Ward Abbotts’ Kevin Brush has built a construction business. Just don’t ask him about baby George’s nursery

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    Have passport, will travel

    2013-09-27T06:00:00Z

    A survey of built environment professionals reveals a surprising readiness to up sticks and move abroad for work

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    What's so scary about supply chain finance?

    2013-09-27T06:00:00Z

    As more and more contractors consider adopting supply chain finance, fears are growing that it could be used to worsen suppliers’ payment terms

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    Interview: Mike Putnam, Skanska

    2013-09-27T00:00:00Z

    The Skanska UK boss on prompt payment, where he aims to take the firm and his work at the Green Construction Board

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    Top 200 Consultants 2013: The only way is up

    2013-09-26T09:00:00Z

    This year’s Top 200 Consultants survey is jam-packed with good news. But what’s driving this resurgence - and is it sustainable?

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    Cost model: Convenience food stores

    2013-09-26T06:00:00Z

    As increasing numbers of consumers adopt the little-and-often approach to food shopping, Dan Hunt and Geoff Coleman of Aecom explore the keys to success and typical costs of this competitive sector

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    Christchurch: Rebooting the city

    2013-09-25T06:00:00Z

    Arup’s Sensing City project in New Zealand’s Christchurch

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    ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV & Ecobuild Tweet-up

    2013-09-23T11:34:00Z

    Come and meet like-minded built environment professionals as well as the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV and Ecobuild teams this October

  • Code for sutainable Homes poll result
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    Should the government get rid of the Code for sustainable homes?

    2013-09-20T06:00:00Z

    In his blog, Good riddance to the Code for sustainable homes, Neil May, managing director of Natural ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Technologies, wrote: The world-leading, growth-fuelling, planet-saving, highly innovative sustainability programme for new build, launched by the last government as the Code for Sustainable Homes, was a disaster. Click here to read ...

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    The timber trail

    2013-09-20T00:00:00Z

    As the EU cracks down on illegally harvested timber, what are the industry’s responsibilities?

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    Latest products to meet regulations

    2013-09-20T00:00:00Z

    Whether it’s glazed partitioning, fire-resistant safety glass, or just plain old cladding, we look at some of the latest recommended options to help your project meet regulations

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    Interview: Mark Reynolds, Mace

    2013-09-20T00:00:00Z

    Mace’s new chief executive on how he plans to double the firm’s turnover by 2020