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Procurement update: increasing productivity

2021-01-25T05:00:00Z

Design, procurement and construction processes have become more complex over time, and the added complications of covid-19 and Brexit have piled on the pressure. Steve Watts of Alinea examines in detail the factors affecting productivity and considers how we can bring about improvements to get more for less

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Cost model: Repurposing offices to labs

The need for laboratory space is soaring, driven by the booming life sciences sector. For developers and landlords hit by declining demand for offices, this provides an opportunity. Aecom’s Alison Wring assesses the cost considerations of repurposing offices for laboratory use and provides a typical cost breakdown

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Infrastructure for active travel

2020-12-07T05:00:00Z

The pandemic has led to accelerated investment in the infrastructure required for active travel to engineer daily exercise back into our lives

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Market forecast: A slow recovery

2020-11-23T05:00:00Z

Construction output and sentiment have regained much ground after their collapse amid the initial lockdown, but ongoing uncertainty means recovery is wobbly

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Cost model: School buildings

2020-10-30T05:00:00Z

Demand for school buildings is rising in the UK, but with land and funding at a premium, those tasked with making safe, inspiring educational spaces face tough limitations. Aecom’s Sarah Crowley, Peter Robinson and Jeff Simmonds examine the schools building sector and offer a cost breakdown

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Lead times: July–September 2020

2020-10-16T05:00:00Z

No changes were seen in lead times this quarter, as availability issues with materials and labour caused by the pandemic were balanced out by falling demand related to Brexit