More Focus – Page 18
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UK cities: regional roundup
Despite the challenges, regional cities are seeing an exciting range of new development, across infrastructure, commercial and residentialÂ
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Meet the commissioners: Neal Shasore
Neal Shasore discusses the rise of diversity and social value networks, a lack of industry communication and the need for rapid change
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NABERS: the energy ratings system that goes further than Part L
Energy regulations in the UK do not deliver buildings that perform as intended. Could the Australian alternative provide a better solution?
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Meet the commissioners: Nicholas Boys Smith
Nicholas Boys Smith  discusses the need for deep examination of the industry, the importance of the growing focus on sustainability and a passion for the history of our streets
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV the Future Commission: introducing the workplace, culture and leadership stream
This stream will seek solutions to construction’s skills crisis along with new models to improve culture and leadership in a post-covid environment
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What happened when Bam went to Brollywood?
Sky wanted its new film studio in Elstree built in double-quick time to help meet movie makers seemingly insatiable demand for space. How did the contractor get on?
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV the modern professional: an interview with CIOB chief Caroline Gumble
With the launch of the CIOB’s five-year plan, the chief executive discusses what makes a modern professional and the challenge of working with an ever-changing rotation of government ministersÂ
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A decade of Alinea: from birth to buyout
In the week T&T bought out Alinea, here is a compilation of key milestones in the cost consultant’s short but eventful life
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Meet the commissioners: Simon Tolson
Simon Tolson discusses the importance of good design, maintaining skills and his passion for energy and tech innovation
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Why Alinea turned its back on independence and signed up with T&T
Set up a decade ago, the poster firm for start-up QSs in London decides reputation alone cannot make up for lack of heft
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV the Future Commission: introducing the creating communities stream
The commission will look at how we can overcome systemic challenges in order to create thriving communitiesÂ
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What the second staircase rule would mean for high-rise blocks
Michael Gove announced plans just before Christmas for mandatory second staircases in towers over 30m. But what impact is this likely to have?
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Hanover Square: Exemplary collaboration and placemaking
A new over-station development on Hanover Square shows how major infrastructure projects can catalyse the delivery of excellent placemaking
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Meet the commissioners: Katy Dowding
Skanska’s Katy Dowding talks about skills, the need for higher productivity and for streamlined procurement processes
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A piece of genius: world's first cast-iron building is fit for the future
When Historic England took on restoration of an 18th-century flax mill, the plan was to preserve a piece of history and give a unique industrial building a new sense of purpose
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV the Future Commission: review of January
Last month we launched the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV the Future Commission - here is a round-up of our coverage so far and a flavour of the month to come
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV the Future Commission: introducing the project delivery and digital stream
 The project delivery stream will focus on collaboration, standardisation, MMC, digital transformation and skills
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Meet the commissioners: Andrew Mellor
Andrew Mellor talks about quality of build, technological change and the need to improve competency in the industry
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This one looks set to run and run: the continuing angst of HS2 and its budget of billions
‘Nothing to see here,’ was the gist of the chancellor’s comments last week as he denied Euston would be axed to save cash. But is it really that simple for a job like HS2?
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV the Future Commission: introducing the energy and net zero stream
The energy and net zero stream of the commission will look at challenges and solutions around net zero targets, funding, regulation and upskilling