All Features articles – Page 55
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What the oil and gas sector can teach construction about procurement
A multi-prime contracting strategy offers many advantages including greater client visibility and better value compared to a traditional design then build approach
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This CPD sponsored by VELUX Commercial gives an overview of the rooflight refurbishment process and the opportunities it offers to enhance daylighting and ventilation – as discussed in the company’s recent white paper DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 16 August 2021
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Peter Baker: meet the man who must ensure no repeat of Grenfell
As the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Safety Bill is announced, we republish our interview with the new chief inspector of buildings who is overseeing the new building safety regulator
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More space and more revenue with Evonik’s high performance insulation material CALOSTAT®
Independent study by Arup proves financial benefits of high-performance insulation material CALOSTAT®
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Interview: Bruntwood SciTech’s Peter Crowther
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Boardroom investigates the booming science and technology market, talking to the property director of a leading developer in the field. Josephine Smit reports
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Market overview: Healthcare
With extra funding in the pipeline to build dozens of new hospitals and tackle the rapidly growing maintenance backlog, plus a new procurement framework soon to be in place, healthcare is a major focus for construction this year
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5 minutes with … Joy Nazzari at Showhere
The founder of proptech platform Showhere - set up during the pandemic - has worked on some of London’s biggest regeneration projects
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In Business: Reds10 and the rise of offsite construction
The firm’s chief executive and chairman discuss a booming business, the switch from consultancy, why family matters and how construction can attract new talentÂ
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This CPD sponsored by WMS explains the implementation of changes to Part L affecting energy usage, and the role underfloor heating can play in driving household efficiencies. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 9 August 2021
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Long term partnerships are key to delivering successful social and environmental outcomes
Clients increasingly want strategic relationships with like minded partners to deliver real value
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Planning gateway one: What’s changing from 1 August
Five key points from fire safety experts at ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV’s Risk Regulations event this week
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Cost model: Reinvention
Reinvention – making obsolete buildings relevant to today’s market, including by conversion to more valuable uses – is a green alternative to demolition and rebuilding. Nic di Santo, Alastair Kenyon and Rachel Coleman of Alinea balance the benefits against the risks and constraints, and detail the costs of an example ...
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Making sure electric vehicle chargers are part of your next build
Be prepared for the upcoming regulation changes
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How can we all be a part of making our buildings safer?
Allan Binns, architectural director at Ryder Architecture gives a principal designer’s view on embracing a safer future
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV at the bottom of the world: British Antarctic Survey’s Rothera research station
A £100m infrastructure modernisation programme is well under way in Antarctica, but working in this most remarkable environment presents unique challengesÂ
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5 minutes with … Dan Brown at HLM
The new head of MMC delivery at HLM attests to the influence of Lego, dislikes the Walkie Talkie but does enjoy a glass of wine with cheese
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Mark Wild interview: why Crossrail will be worth the wait
There are just two questions people want answered about Crossrail: when will it open and how much is it all going to cost? Well, says project boss Mark Wild, that all rather depends…
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So much work to do, so few workers to do it
The good news for construction is that post-lockdown there is now burgeoning demand. The bad news is that there are nowhere near enough people to do the work
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Six construction software features document controllers should look for
Viewpoint speaks to Charlotte Thorburn, document controller at Sons Co, about her software needs
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Interview: Enfield council on its direct approach to housing
Enfield council has taken its housing programme to another level, by acting as developer on a £6bn regeneration scheme at Meridian Water. ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Boardroom spoke with the council’s Sarah Cary, Nnenna Urum-Eke and John Reid