All Building articles in 16 August 2024
View all stories from this issue.
-
CommentSkills England proves Labour is serious about its development and growth ambitions
Keir Starmer’s government has got off to a good start but we need a revolution in the way we attract talent to the industry, says RICS president Tina Paillet
-
Information - BuildingCPD 12 2024: Future-proofing balcony and terrace flooring
Sponsored by Ryno, this module takes a deep dive into balcony and terrace flooring, looking at the regulations and standards which govern design, alongside the common challenges and best practices Deadline for completion Friday 4 October 2024.
-
FeaturesMaximising procurement as an enabler for construction in the North-west of England
Our Building the Future Think Tank regional roundtable, in partnership with Constructing Excellence, was held in Manchester recently, and saw industry experts come together to brainstorm ways to maximise procurement in the North-east. Hollie Tye reports
-
CommentLabour must urgently tackle the skills shortage if it is to meet decarbonisation promises
Only by investing significantly in education and training can the government hope to achieve its net zero targets, says James Fiske of the Building Cost Information Service
-
NewsLendlease still in the ‘early stages’ of selling UK construction arm
Group targeting sale within the next 18 months as it reveals full-year results
-
NewsTop consultants form joint venture for healthcare jobs in Peru
UK Healthcare Alliance commissioned through government-to-government agreement
-
NewsKeltbray sells infrastructure business to private equity
Firm offloads its biggest division to EMK Capital for an undisclosed sum
-
NewsBarratt and Redrow merger set to complete this week
Barratt to waive CMA approval condition as it engages with regulator over local competition concerns
-
FeaturesCost model: Evaluating the construction cost impact of the Building Safety Act
The implications of the legislation, a look at real-world applications, and a notional model for cost increases on a higher-risk building
-
NewsHousing association slams ISG claims of £7.7m unpaid bill as ‘spurious’
Home Group says it has acted “in accordance with contract terms” and is confident of winning case in High Court
-
NewsLondon housing association loses in Court of Appeal over late payment to contractor
Court reverses previous judgement in dispute between Hexagon and Providence
-
NewsEuston tunnelling JV agrees access agreement with trade unions
Unite the Union and GMB will be able to meet with workers in rest areas
-
-
NewsHousing attracts largest proportion of real estate investment in Q3, says JLL
Research shows ‘living sector’, including student accommodation and retirement homes, attracted 30% share of real estate market
-
-
Information - BuildingCPD 11 2024: Thermal regulation and the performance gap
Sponsored by Rockwool, this CPD module examines the regulations and considerations relating to a building’s thermal performance and the role that stone wool insulation can play in ensuring that the as-built performance of buildings is as intended
-
Information - BuildingBuilding Digital Edition: August 2024
Waiting for Gaudí: 140 years after Antoni Gaudí started work on La Sagrada Família, the end is finally in sight
-
NewsDavid Chipperfield’s controversial plans for new Chinese Embassy re-submitted
Former Royal Mint site is opposite a UNESCO world heritage site
-
NewsConstruction output down in Q2 despite second consecutive month of growth
Analysts paint picture of cautious optimism in face of year-on-year decline across metrics
-
NewsHousebuilder sets out plan to build 400 homes on abbatoir site next to Manchester City's stadium
Kellen Homes and Great Places file application to demolish buildings on 18-acre site