All articles by Tom Lowe – Page 45
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MMC makes it harder to reuse materials, say demolition firms
Modern materials are ‘nowhere near’ as reusable as those used in traditional construction
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UKGBC calls for standardised measures of carbon savings when reusing materials
Lack of agreed metrics on carbon savings from retaining components in projects is an important gap in industry knowledge, climate group claims
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Fosters working on four-tower New York masterplan
Practice unveils early proposals for redevelopment of world’s busiest bus station
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Michael Bichard appointed to senior RICS position
Civil servant who led review into the institution named as interim senior independent governor
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Why are we struggling to make modular work?
A series of MMC firms have gone to the wall this year and doubts persist among more traditional builders. Tom Lowe looks at the issues involved
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Trade body could make demolition firms sign anti-collusion declaration
National Federation of Demolition Contractors plans moves to restore trust after CMA found 10 firms had colluded to rig bids worth £150m
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TfL’s City block roof extension approved
Extra level added to office building above new Bank station entrance
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Mitsui Fudosan and Stanhope move ahead with phase 2 of BBC Television Centre scheme
£500m redevelopment expected to complete in 2026
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RICS calls on ministers to drop planned powers to investigate governance
Institution wants government to abandon plans to “avoid duplication” with its own proposed five-yearly reviews
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Fears and confusion as political chaos leaves industry in limbo
Worries grow over impact on spending plans
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Construction minister resigns
Lee Rowley quits with four other ministers and calls for Boris Johnson to step aside
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Adjaye team lands £57m Liverpool museums work
Pair to reimagine International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum on city’s waterfront
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Plans submitted for Cambridge mixed-use scheme
Latest phase of Cambridge North regeneration to include 425 homes and office space
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Wilkinson Eyre and Aecom working on plans for Buckinghamshire film studio
Planning decision on Marlow scheme due this autumn
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Government admits deregulation left officials “unable” to escalate fire safety warnings in years before Grenfell
But housing department lawyer tells inquiry that “competent professionals” would not have signed off dangerous materials
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Explainer: key recommendations in the RICS review
What Michael Bichard’s landmark governance report means for the institution
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Mandatory plans to cut carbon in projects put back on the table
Conservative MP revives bill shelved in March after original backer was appointed to housing department job
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RICS to remain ‘truly international institution’, leadership says as Bichard publishes review
Sweeping reforms announced in response to governance scandal
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Architects shrug off economic gloom as confidence bounces back
Future workload expectations jump in May despite fears the UK economy is heading for recession
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RICS review to be published next week
Landmark report into future direction of institution launched in December