All Construction business: strategy, risk and regulations articles – Page 4
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NewsGovernment publishes second staircases guidance for higher risk buildings
Evacuation lifts are not an absolute requirement, technical guidance reveals
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NewsExtension gives councils enough time to ensure building control provision, says LABC chief
But overall registrations unlikely to rise substantially from current level
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NewsCampaigners to launch High Court challenge against Make’s £700m ITV Studios plans
Save Our South Bank announce intention to start judicial review against Michael Gove’s decision to approve scheme last month
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NewsBuilding control averts looming crisis after accreditation deadline extended
Inspectors now have until July to prove competence following announcement of 13 week extension for industry in England
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NewsCity formally approves plan to build 1.2 million sq m of office space by 2040
City Plan 2040 document will now be sent out for public consultation before heading to the government for final approval
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NewsBuilding safety group ‘deeply concerned’ by developers still building to old standards
‘We do not understand that mindset,’ group chaired by Judith Hackitt admits
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NewsWestminster council unveils plans to become a ‘retrofit-first’ city
Developers to face carbon off-setting payments up to nine times higher than current levels under proposals
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NewsBuilding Safety Act slowing down recovery, Arcadis warns
Consultant says 2024 will be bottom of current cycle
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OpinionDo you want, or need to be, liked?
Avoiding being a ‘people pleaser’ is often critical to becoming an effective manager, writes Louise Rodgers
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OpinionWorking smarter in challenging times – the role of independent design review
Independent design review panels offer a chance for public sector planning departments to tap into private sector expertise and knowledge, writes Dav Bansal
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OpinionHow the latest HSE guidance on Mandatory Occurrence Reporting affects Principal Dutyholders
Andrew Mellor provides another essential update on the constantly evolving regulatory environment
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FeaturesTackling the challenge: How architecture practices can make the most of tough market conditions
The chief executive of the Buildings + Cities division in Surbana Jurong Group, the WA100’s 14th ranked practice in 2024, speaks to Building Design about how architectural firms can future-proof themselves
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OpinionHow to address the emotional fallout of redundancy
Dealing with redundancy requires its own set of skills, writes Louise Rodgers
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OpinionWA100 2024: Back to reality for the world of architecture
After a big bounce in optimism in last year’s survey, thanks to pent-up post-pandemic demand, we are now seeing a more measured outlook – but it’s still optimistic
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NewsRegulator confirms ‘full’ designs won’t always be needed for building control approval
Official says designs with ‘holes’ can receive approval in some circumstances
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OpinionA new generation of architects and developers works hard and demands more – that’s something to be celebrated
A rising generation are facing a new set of challenges and expecting more from work and life, writes Martyn Evans
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NewsMinister dodges questions on Morrell products review as wait continues for government response
Housing minister Lee Rowley tells MPs the government will reveal its building product safety plans ‘soon’
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OpinionThe genesis of ‘starchitect’ culture: A product of education or practice?
Architectural training too often leaves students beholden to misguided beliefs and ill-equipped for the workplace. It’s time for change, writes Satish Jassal
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OpinionIn praise of slow working
We can all play our part in promoting a pace of work that promotes true wellbeing, writes Louise Rodgers
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NewsBuilt environment needs to decarbonise twice as fast to meet 2025 target, UKGBC says
Slow progress over the last four years means firms are now falling behind planned trajectory