All UK articles – Page 183
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NewsIgnition for north London energy centre
Stewart Stephenson Architects’ project is part of wider scheme at Edmonton
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NewsGrenfell Inquiry round-up: This week’s evidence from Harley Facades
Cladding specialist lacked staff qualified to check materials but got discount worth £41,000 on combustible insulation panels, inquiry hears
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NewsGrenfell facade designer thought absence of cavity barriers was deliberate policy
Cladding firm’s hired hand believed lack of key safety component in architect’s drawings reflected ‘different route to compliance’
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NewsAssael wins planning for Southall housing
First of five major housing schemes by TfL and Grainger team gets all clear
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NewsLords committee joins clamour of concern over planning reforms
Peers concerned changes have not been subject to enough scrutiny
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OpinionThe wrong answers to the wrong questions
The planning system needs wholesale reform but this white paper is not how to do it, writes Julia Park
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NewsCladding firm ‘didn’t check’ fire performance of Grenfell insulation
Inquiry also hears Harley Facades got a 47.5% discount on combustible Celotex product fitted to block
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NewsMPs blast government for inaction as flats remain covered in dangerous cladding
Public Accounts Committee says housing ministry must get a grip on delays in removing flammable material
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FeaturesThe right to build up is a useful weapon in our arsenal
The upward permitted development right can help tackle the housing crisis, argues Gary Hoban
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NewsDesign & build ‘could leave architects liable for others’ work’ under new law
RIBA warns of flaws in government’s draft Building Safety Bill
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NewsArb raises annual retention fee to £119
Inflation-busting rise blamed on extra workload from Brexit and regulation changes
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NewsCladding design manager ‘not qualified’ to advise on fire performance, Grenfell Inquiry told
Harley engineer had only just started a masters in facades when firm was working on Grenfell Tower refurbishment
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NewsEstimating error led Grenfell cladder to favour ACM cassettes, inquiry hears
Harley’s estimating manager admits cost impact was ‘minimised’ by choice of covering eventually installed on block
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NewsJenrick approves controversial Hawkins Brown tower
Plans for 18-storey tower close to Kew Gardens were opposed by local council
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NewsHeritage groups give red card to £500m Everton stadium
Victorian Society and Historic England attack plans as ‘unacceptable’
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News32% of practices made job cuts during pandemic
Architects forced to find jobs in supermarkets, with bigger practices hardest hit
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NewsGrenfell Inquiry: This week’s round-up
Main contractor and facades specialist questioned as hearings resume after summer break
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NewsCladding firm denies ‘pushing hard’ to use ACM on Grenfell Tower
Harley Facades commercial manager quizzed about close relationship with Reynobond manufacturer Arconic