All Features articles – Page 29
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ɫTV the Future Commission: introducing the building safety stream
The building safety stream will look at unique approaches to the ɫTV Safety Act as well as longer-term solutions to improve the way schemes are designed and built
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Meet the commissioners: Mark Wild
Mark Wild talks about the emergence of net zero as a key issue for construction, his love of the Elizabeth Line and the need to tackle the ‘boom and bust’ nature of construction
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ɫTV the Future Commission: introducing the housing and planning stream
The housing and planning stream of the ɫTV the Future Commission will examine the housing development sector’s current and future challenges and propose solutions and new ways of thinking
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Modular without the factory: Modulous’ plan to turn offsite building on its head
After a tricky year for MMC, one start-up claims its asset-light business model will help it succeed where others have failed. As part of the ɫTV the Future Commission, we had a sneak peak at Modulous’ TESSA software before its launch
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Quintain’s way helps lift Wembley out of the doldrums
The firm’s chief executive James Saunders tells Dave Rogers what’s been going on at the site with the famous name and what’s next
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From the archives: Benjamin Disraeli’s proposal to hang architects, 1847
“Really delightful”: In the second of our series of archive pieces celebrating ɫTV’s 180th annniversary, we give you our magazine’s reaction to the 19th century prime minister’s idea to publically execute architects who design boring buildings
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5 minutes with … Andrew Carpenter at Constructing Excellence Midlands
The Southampton-supporting, theatre-loving former DJ on his ongoing mission to promote best practice as chief executive of CE Midlands
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Ringing in the new year: completing the Elizabeth Tower’s reconstruction
Working on the iconic clock tower Aecom’s senior engineer Matthew Penellum found hidden Second World War damage and some serious technical challenges – all of which made Big Ben’s bongs this new year extra special
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Market forecast: Weathering the storm
The UK is now clearly heading into recession but strong momentum in construction output should help to insulate our sector, despite only slightly slowing cost pressures
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Nine Elms: How the Chinese redefined development in London
The past decade has seen the riverside area around Vauxhall transformed with Chinese developers cutting their teeth on three major schemes. Thomas Lane visited the project
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Lack of trust and transparency - the root of all evil in construction
Trust and transparency have long been nothing more than buzzwords but failing to address these is fuelling so many of the issues we face as an industry, says Lukas Olbrich, chief executive of Sablono.
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From the archives: The construction of the Palace of Westminster, 1847
In the first of our series of archive articles celebrating our 180th anniversary, we unearth an editorial from 1847 on the construction of the Houses of Parliament
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What does the RICS’ new board chair have in his in-tray?
As the 154-year-old institution prepares to implement sweeping reforms following the governance scandal, new chair of the board Martin Samworth has a busy year ahead
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5 minutes with … Tim Carpenter at Durkan
The former Willmott Dixon trainee on the challenges of working in the current environment and the buzz of handing over the keys to a new home
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Best of 2022: ɫTV’s most popular interviews and features
At the end of another busy year, here’s a reminder of the features and interviews that stood out for our readers
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Best of 2022: ɫTV’s most popular columns and opinion pieces
At the end of another busy year, here’s a reminder of the features and interviews that stood out for our readers
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This Eurocell sponsored CPD examines the specification options for refurbishing or replacing window units in social housing alongside the best practice methodologies for ensuring they are fit for purpose. Deadline for completion Friday 3 February 2023.
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Best of 2022: ɫTV’s most popular news stories
At the end of a very busy year, here’s a reminder of the stories that stood out for our readers
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Weathering the storm: how architects plan to survive the recession
Designers are usually among the first built environment professionals to feel the impact of an economic downturn. With forecasts getting gloomier by the week, practice leaders are preparing for a rough ride, writes Tom Lowe
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This CPD module, sponsored by Eurocell, will explore the scope of value engineering, its application and how utilisation can benefit a production process. Deadline for completion Friday 3 February 2023.