All ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓs, Design and Specification articles – Page 35
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You can’t build, build, build if you don’t have the materials
AÂ global shortage of key products means prices are rising and lead times growing, potentially putting the recovery at risk. Tom Lowe reports
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ACM ‘not involved’ in Ballymore block blaze
Developer claims Grenfell-style combustible cladding played no part in major fire at New Providence Wharf development
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From me-space to we-space: welcome to the office of the future
If we are going to work collectively again, the places in which we do so will have to adapt. Here are some of the workplace solutions planners and consultants are offering up
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Westminster green lights £750m Victoria office scheme
Council approves plans to demolish House of Fraser store and replace it with 16-storey block
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Green light for Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios’ Fulham office block
Scheme will require demolition of 1930s building within conservation area
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How construction can adapt to better serve life sciences
Life sciences is a fast expanding and evolving sector. ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ, together with international consultant Linesight, gathered industry experts to discuss the sector’s challenges and how innovation and technology can help the construction industry best deliver life sciences projects
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Green light for 11-storey Nine Elms office on former Royal Mail site
Expanded plan in Nine Elms OK’d despite objections from local campaign group
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How hospitals could withstand future pandemics
Covid-19 hit the NHS hard but there are design and construction solutions emerging that could save lives in future, says Smriti Singh and Chris Waine
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HLM gets green light for medical R&D centre opposite Parliament
London Institute for Healthcare Engineering to develop medical technologies from conception to commercialision
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Cost of dealing with covid sends bill for McAlpine’s Big Ben restoration up again
Scheme, which had originally been budgeted at £29m, will now cost close to £89m
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The modular buildings behind the UK’s renewable revolution
Renewable energy generation in the UK is on the rise. According to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, renewables - including wind, solar, hydro among others - accounted for 47% of electricity generation in the first quarter of 2020, up from 35.9% for the same period in 2019. ...
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Listing saves art deco cinema mentioned in Beatles song from wrecking ball
Abbey cinema was one of John Lennon’s ’places I remember’ but was facing the wrecking ball
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Government throws further support behind CLC’s plan to publish firms’ net zero progress
Construction minister confirms consultation on initiative to launch in May
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PLP mulls Singapore office after landing resi tower job
Firm asked to design 100m tall block in city state
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Cost model: Rural affordable homes
As people head for the countryside with the expansion of home-working, pressure on rural housing stock can only grow, including demand for affordable homes. Aecom’s Paul Houghton explains the specific challenges and opportunities of developing such provision and provides a cost breakdown of a typical scheme
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Council launches £150m contractors’ framework
Three year framework to be used for school projects
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Grimshaw beats big-name rivals to win Chinese transport hub
Practice triumphed over Fosters, Zaha Hadid and BIG with designs inspired by mangrove trees
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Plans for 36-storey Salford tower lodged
A planning application for a 36-storey tower in Salford has been submitted for planning. Progressive Living Developments has submitted a full planning application for its Gorton Street site in Greengate. The tower will include apartments and a hotel The plans are for a 36-storey ...
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Ahead of the curve: Park Crescent rebuilt
Plans to demolish a grade I-listed crescent were never going to be uncontroversial, but PDP London has redressed a botched 1960s rebuild and restored many of the original features
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Race on to wrap up £39m Wembley entrance revamp ahead of FA Cup semi-final
Stadium to let 4,000 fans attend match in covid-secure trial event this weekend