Elizabeth Hopkirk
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News40% of architects fear coronavirus could drive them out of business
More than 90% say trading has been hit
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RIBA reports own president to Charity Commission over ‘serious incident’
Trustees acted after Alan Jones’ shock resignation
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Boston City Hall architect dies of covid complications
British-born Michael McKinnell was an influential teacher as well as one of the 20th century’s leading architects
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Breaking news: RIBA president Alan Jones steps down
Reasons behind shock ‘temporary’ decision unknown
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Aecom’s Grenfell Tower work may be paused
Work to rewrap the tower has also been held up by covid-19 restrictions
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Outcry as huge number of smaller architects left in lurch by chancellor
Practices will fold, architects excluded from bailout warn
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Coronavirus Act ‘only first step to legalising virtual planning committees’
Councils must wait for secondary regulations
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Feilden Fowles wins National Railway Museum competition
Building Design’s former Young Architect of the Year beat 75 entries
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Mipim cancelled altogether – but Paris gathering scheduled for autumn
Cannes event will not now happen until March 2021
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Councils told to use delegated powers and digital ingenuity to keep planning system going
Be pragmatic and innovative, says government’s chief planner
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Architect warns: ‘It’s now a battle for survival for a lot of firms’
Decisions to close construction sites across the country will have ‘immediate impacts’
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Architects split on whether construction sites should close
‘Exception should be made for the removal of combustible cladding’
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RIBA offers to help provide vacant properties for NHS staff
Government must also do everything it can to keep projects progressing safely
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Self-employed architects plead with chancellor for support
’We’re facing catastrophic uncertainty,’ say sole practitioners
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Shortage of fire specialists could hinder new safety rules, government warned
Tougher responsibilities and enforcement for building owners contained in new Fire Safety Bill
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Government must lead by example as major client, says RIBA
Chief executive sets out priority areas in letter to chancellor
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Planning authorities consider drastic measures to avoid gridlock
Ability to get consent is central to entire property industry
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Schools closure poses headache for architects – as Bank gives details on financing lifeline
‘It’s going to be a challenge,’ says John Assael
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Leading architects demand much bolder action to stop firms going bust
Practice chiefs warn economy must be kept afloat at all costs
