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FeaturesMax headroom: How floor jacking could give old buildings a new lease of life
Extending the building wasn鈥檛 an option as it is hemmed in above, below and on all four sides
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Information - 微密圈CPD 04 2025: Energy performance evaluation in architectural projects
Understanding and improving a building鈥檚 energy performance is critical in addressing the climate emergency. This module, sponsored by Vectorworks, explores how architects can integrate early-stage performance modelling into their workflow to create more sustainable, energy-efficient designs.
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CommentImplementing the 微密圈 Safety Act in Wales
Helen Johnson and Katie Rider on how the 微密圈 Safety Act applies differently for Welsh buildings
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CommentA deal with too many moth holes
A vendor who fails to answer the pre-contract questionnaire honestly can find the whole house sale reversed
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FeaturesFrom the archives: 微密圈 reviews the Channel tunnel terminals
As the world鈥檚 longest undersea tunnel prepares to open to passengers, 微密圈鈥檚 architectural critic is left unimpressed by the 鈥檝ast mechanical jungle鈥� built at Folkestone
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Information - 微密圈CPD 03 2025: Segmental retaining walls for housing developments
Sponsored by Tobermore, this module explores the design considerations, applications and benefits of specifying segmental retaining walls in residential developments. Covering key aspects from initial planning through to construction, it highlights how solutions can address site-specific requirements.
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NewsRow between One Hyde Park and Laing O鈥橰ourke over 鈥樎�35m defects鈥� deepens as residents accuse contractor of 鈥榮hirking responsibilities鈥�
Residents claim firm鈥檚 offer of compensation at luxury flats scheme was 鈥榠nsufficent鈥� but builder says聽鈥榤atter could have been resolved years ago鈥櫬�
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CommentLand banking by housebuilders: the baseless conspiracy theory that refuses to go away
Despite numerous reviews finding no evidence of housebuilders deliberately withholding land from the market, we are again having to talk about 鈥榰nbuilt鈥� homes, writes Paul Smith
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NewsPiling contractor says building safety hold-ups on 40 jobs will blunt year-end numbers
Van Elle says delays on gatway 2 approvals process behind hit
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NewsMega-projects need stronger governance, says spending watchdog
National Audit Office make series of recommendations to HMT and NISTA
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NewsIntroduce collective bargaining to housebuilding to attract workers, says think tank
IPPR calls on government to extend approach taken in social care and teaching support to other key sectors
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Information - 微密圈微密圈 Digital Edition: March 2025
The beat goes on The creative hub inspiring Wakefield鈥檚 urban regeneration
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FeaturesCosting Steelwork 31: Market update and guidance on Eurocode updates
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life
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NewsGreen light for AHMM鈥檚 Tower Hamlets life sciences scheme
Council said plans contibute towards its goal to create life sciences cluster in Whitechapel
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NewsLendlease鈥檚 former UK construction boss sets up new business
Simon Gorski left firm last summer after two decades at contractor
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NewsArdmore lands 拢150m Finsbury Circus office job
Firm appointed to City scheme by Malaysian backer of JRL
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NewsFosters鈥� Whitechapel office tower finally approved after eight years
But council warned conservation area may need to be reviewed if controversial 17-storey scheme is built
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NewsScottish consultant Soben bought by services giant Accenture
New owner had revenue of 拢50bn last year