All Features articles – Page 232
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Interview: Sarah McCann-Bartlett
The director general of the British Constructional Steel Association on fighting for her members’ interests
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Housing a nation
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
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?
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
How two members of the Global Clients Group are meeting demanding sustainability standards
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Tracker: August 2013
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
Arup’s Sensing City project in New Zealand’s Christchurch
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV & Ecobuild Tweet-up
Come and meet like-minded built environment professionals as well as the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV and Ecobuild teams this October
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Should the government get rid of the Code for sustainable homes?
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
As the EU cracks down on illegally harvested timber, what are the industry’s responsibilities?
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Latest products to meet regulations
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
Mace’s new chief executive on how he plans to double the firm’s turnover by 2020