More Focus – Page 19
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A new era of radical thinking: ‘We need disruption not change’
A round-up of views from Constructing Excellence’s conference, part of the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV the Future Commission’s search of industry-led solutions
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Meet the commissioners: Lara Oyedele
 Lara Oyedele talks about the importance of role models and inclusivity and the need to tackle construction’s ‘adversarial’ culture
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV the Future Commission: introducing the education and skills stream
We will consider how to reach out to young people to attract new talent as well as at standards of professionalism and solutions to ensure we are equipped for a green economy
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Meet the commissioners: Richard Steer
Richard Steer talks about the importance of tackling the skills crisis, a love of Southampton FC and the importance of collaboration over competition
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What you need to know about data centre construction
Data centres are booming, so more firms are looking for a piece of the action. ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV asked industry veterans to share some advice for the newcomers
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When is demolition better than retention?
A 1920s facade’s poor condition left the project team wondering whether it would have been less carbon intensive to knock it down and start againÂ
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV the Future Commission: introducing the infrastructure and planning stream
This stream will look at what tends to go wrong with larger infrastructure projects and suggest potential solutions and new approaches
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​ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV the Future Commission: introducing the building safety stream
The building safety stream will look at unique approaches to the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV 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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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV the Future Commission: introducing the housing and planning stream
The housing and planning stream of the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV 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 ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV the Future Commission, we had a sneak peak at Modulous’ TESSA software before its launchÂ
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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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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 specialÂ
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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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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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Best of 2022: ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV’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: ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV’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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Best of 2022: ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV’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