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FeaturesHome truths: Localism and development
The government maintains that localism will boost development, but the latest planning figures show the exact opposite. Just how scared should developers be by this new political reality?
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FeaturesCost model: Food retail
The combination of recession and increasing interest rates will result in reduced delivery of retail space over the next few years. This means food retailers must maximise existing assets, say Paul Zuccherelli and Ben McCafferty of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company
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FeaturesGreg Clark: Local hero
Greg Clark pretty much invented localism as a political idea, and now he鈥檚 the minister implementing it as a policy. But he鈥檚 adamant that he is genuinely pro-development and not the nimby champion we all fear
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Avanti Architects on education specification
With a smaller pool of projects and severe pressure on fees, winning work in the education sector is about to get even tougher. 好色先生TV asks Amir Ramezani, a director at London architecture practice Avanti Architects, to assess the market
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FeaturesRick Willmott: 鈥楪et ready for the recession鈥�
Rick Willmott, head of Willmott Dixon, says the downturn has yet to really hurt the large contractors. And those that persist in bidding below cost are taking the biggest gamble
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My digital life:聽Mark Taylor
Preferred means of communication?I鈥檓 afraid I鈥檓 rather analogue when it comes down to it 鈥� I prefer a good old fashioned conversation.What shall we play?Continuing the analogue theme Yahtzee is my favourite game - mainly because I can still beat the kids at it - which is more than can ...
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FeaturesRefurb: Comparing Passivhaus and Decent Homes
The government鈥檚 target of an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050 means that housebuilders need to implement changes, starting now. But with so many ways to reduce emissions in new and existing homes, how do you decide which regulations to follow?
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FeaturesThe tracker: Cold comfort
Bad weather caused the market to contract in December and the ongoing downward trend could see firms reducing their headcount. Experian Marketing Information Services does the detail
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FeaturesThe Midland Grand at London St Pancras: A touch of class
George Gilbert Scott鈥檚 Victorian gothic masterpiece, the Midland Grand at London St Pancras, is about to reopen as a five-star hotel after a painstaking restoration. The result is stunning
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FeaturesArchitects and recession: Battered, bruised and broke
Architects have taken a beating over the past two years, but have they suffered any permanent damage? How are the UK鈥檚 top listed practices faring, and what impact is the recession having on design quality?
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Roofing battens
John Brash JB-RED roofing battens were used on BRE鈥檚 refurbishment of a Victorian stable block at its Garston site near Watford
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FeaturesStandardised schools: Here鈥檚 one we made earlier
Thanks to a streamlined procurement and design process, councils can now choose a school from a brochure and get it delivered in just 13 months. Is this a revolution in the classroom
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FeaturesJohn Drew: The new power house
For years, John Drew has been best known as the architect who advised on the masterplan for Battersea Power Station. Now he鈥檚 joined forces with Jack Pringle and has a possible 拢300m worth of schemes on the horizon. Emily Wright finds him in bullish mood
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FeaturesSpotlight:聽When contractors fail
The downturn has put many contractors out of business, says Brian Moone. What impact is this likely to have on project lead times?
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FeaturesWalthamstow stadium: A dog鈥檚 chance
The famous greyhound track has been mothballed for three years while housing association L&Q wrestles with local opposition to its plans to build 300 homes on the site. After a crunch meeting last week the two sides seem as far apart as ever. Is this a foretaste of the new ...
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FeaturesBattersea Power Station: The last chance
As the communities secretary stands poised to decide on the latest plan to restore Battersea Power Station, Emily Wright looks at why, this time, things have to be different
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FeaturesLead times: Oct 2010 - Dec 2010
The overwhelming stability of lead times continues, and despite reports of busier order books from clients looking to reduce costs, the next six months look equally flat. Brian Moone of Mace reports
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FeaturesFirst Impressions: BIG's 8 House
Three architecture students on Danish firm BIG鈥檚 8 House scheme, a fresh take on urban living
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FeaturesMarket Forecast: Depth Gauge
It鈥檚 difficult to say whether we have reached the bottom of the pricing trough, says Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon, an Aecom company. What鈥檚 sure is that material prices will rise