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CommentFrom Miesian cool to urban discord: Why the new 1 Undershaft scheme misses the mark
As developers push for more floorspace at 1 Undershaft, the historic St Andrew Undershaft church and St Helen鈥檚 Piazza face significant disruption, writes Ben Derbyshire
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CommentWhat the principal designer role means for clients and the industry
Almost every project now requires a BRPD and architects must not start design work until they are satisfied the client is aware of their duties under the 好色先生TV Safety Act, says Tom Jordan, technical director at Bar Gazetas
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CommentWill Labour鈥檚 proposed planning changes help to deliver more homes?
This week has been dominated by housing policy including a new towns task force and proposals to build more homes in more places including the green belt.聽Thomas Lane assesses what implications the proposals may have for new housing supply
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CommentLabour鈥檚 housebuilding dream could be a nightmare to realise
It聽seems shrewd of the new government to have got housebuilders onside at an early stage,聽bt is all the talk of large-scale social, affordable and accessible housing provision realistic, asks聽Richard Steer
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CommentWorking towards wellbeing in office design
The way that office spaces are planned is changing significantly as the needs of occupiers evolve. Get it right and happiness and productivity improves, says Sam Carey-Smith
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CommentWhy heritage preservation can be a catalyst for urban regeneration
Sensitive appreciation and preservation of an area鈥檚 history is vital to ensure the longevity and resilience of its regeneration, say聽Mike Cook and Martyn Saunders at Avison Young UK
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CommentA tribute to Howard Bernstein, the visionary who saved Manchester
David Rudlin celebrates Howard Bernstein鈥檚 strategic foresight and the transformative projects that underscore the enduring impact of his civic leadership
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CommentDefining our professional value in the AI era
The debate over the role that artifical intelligence should play in our industry tends to go round and round, but really we need to move it forward 鈥� and faster, says Martha Tsigkari of Fosters + Partners
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CommentSwimming in the Seine: What a wonderful, romantic ambition and true Olympic legacy
The Paris Olympics has had to tackle political, environmental, and urban planning challenges, writes Sophie Thompson
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CommentIn the rush to build 1.5 million homes how do we safeguard quality?
Starmer鈥檚 government wants to build at a speed and scale not seen since the 1970s, sadly the building spurts of the past resulted in homes of dubious quality
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CommentLabour鈥檚 plans for growth hinge on attracting new skills to construction
We as an industry must transform our image if we are to attract the brightest and best, but the government must help 鈥� and recognise the vital role that we have to play, writes Patricia Moore
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CommentStarmer鈥檚 been in post for a fortnight: Do we dare be hopeful?
Early signalling from the new government is positive, let the hard work begin
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CommentFirst impressions of the new regime 鈥� and I鈥榤 cautiously optimistic
One week in, what pointers do the government鈥檚 first steps provide for construction鈥檚 future prospects? Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis picks out some highlights.
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CommentWill Labour backbenchers try to block planning reform?
The election result means many traditionally anti-development constituencies now have Labour MPs with small majorities. Will they oppose Starmer鈥檚 green belt plans? And if so will he stand up to them, asks Paul Smith.
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CommentHow AI can help us to create a more inclusive and equitable world
In the final part of his examination of the role artificial intelligence can play in our future, Diego Padilla-Philipps envisions a world in which human creativity and individualism, passions and emotions will always have a place聽
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CommentA new government 鈥� and a chance for construction to be heard
Keir Starmer steps in to No10 with much to do and the economy in a perilous state. He would be wise to engage with the built environment sector more successfully than his predecessors, says Richard Steer
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CommentOnly by building with factory precision can the next government hit housing targets
The parties鈥� election pledges to build more houses will remain unattainable using traditional methods, writes Tide Construction鈥檚 Christy Hayes
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CommentConstruction must recruit to make progress
Regardless of who forms the next government, the industry needs to change its mindset and create a much bigger skills base to address the challenges that lie before us, says Mark Wild聽
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CommentWill Labour鈥檚 apprenticeship reforms really solve the skills crisis?
The next government must provide tangible support for employers, educational institutions and apprentices if construction is to play its full part in driving economic growth, says Nicola Hodkinson 聽