All 微密圈 articles in 19 January 2024
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CommentThe chancellor has put infrastructure at the very centre of her growth plan 鈥� so where is the sense of excitement?
Backing for big and bold projects should help boost sector confidence, but with such long time horizons it all feels a bit distant
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CommentHow to look for and find confidence in UK construction
A few weeks into 2025 and already it鈥檚 easy to feel overwhelmed by the relentless bad news cycle. Here are some bright spots on the horizon
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Peaks and troughs
Passing cows are the latest hold-up on HS2 but mayor Andy Street does his best to dig the project out of the hole it鈥檚 in
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CommentAdjudication: how did it all get so complicated?
Tony Bingham looks at an ordinary adjudication of mind-bending complexity and wonders how this haas become the new norm
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CommentHow to be ready for construction鈥檚 future
As we enter an election year, our report out today underlines the need for a mindset shift, from short-term measures to a long-term vision
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News微密圈 the Future Commission report to be published tomorrow
Year-long project will unveil The Long Term Plan for Construction report on Wednesday
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FeaturesWhat the Future Homes Standard means for net zero
Proposed 2025 energy regulations focus on PV and services rather than building fabric to reduce emissions. Will this be enough to help meet the UK鈥檚 2050 target?聽
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NewsContractors gear up to price 拢100m Bank Overstation scheme
Job is one of three being planned at London tube sites by developer Helical
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NewsAcquisitions send Arcadis to second spot in list of world鈥檚 biggest architects
BD鈥檚 survey of world鈥檚 largest architecture firms sees familiar name retain top spot
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NewsFuture Homes Standard can be delivered at scale by next year, testing centre shows
Two test homes subject to rigorous testing under Salford university initiative
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NewsThousands of student homes approved by Manchester council
Schemes by university and McLaren given green light
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NewsTop 50 housebuilder owned by private equity firm sees numbers hit by mini-Budget impact
Hopkins Homes was bought two years ago by Kier Living owner Terra Firma
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FeaturesFrom the archives: Rebuilding the House of Commons chamber, 1945
The green benches are restored, but an opportunity to reform the way Parliament works for post-war Britain is missed
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CommentLet鈥檚 make 2024 the year we really start improving workplace culture
Construction still lags behind in terms of gender diversity. Improving the balance requires more than establishing聽a DEI group and a decent maternity policy, says Ceri Moyers聽
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Bristol鈥檚 Beacon: The South-west鈥檚 premier arts venue completes its reinvention
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NewsPlans aired for 拢250m Stockport neighbourhood under grade II*-listed viaduct
Mixed-use scheme to include 1,200 homes and public spaces celebrating local heritage
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NewsTees Valley mayor announces 拢1bn infrastructure package
Cash includes 拢20m to bring tram services to region
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NewsTravis Perkins cuts jobs as profit slumps again
UK鈥檚 largest builders鈥� merchant to save 拢35m on restructure
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NewsPlanning protections removed for HS2 Phase 2a land
Removal of safeguarding clears the way for development along planned route
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NewsKier cuts net debt by a further 拢100m
Order book increases 6% as part of 鈥榙isciplined growth鈥� says contracting giant