All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 11
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In FocusDo the right thing: Andy Hill’s strategy for building success
The founder of Hill Group on why making a positive difference to people’s lives has always motivated him more than just making money
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InformationOn-demand webinar | What can the industry do to best combat the materials shortages?
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InformationOn-demand webinar | Innovation in materials: How to avoid brick stains and efflorescence
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NewsExclusive: Former CEO left Avant due to fears over reduction in quality
Colin Lewis says he’s ‘not prepared to be part of the new Avant’ following takeover
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CommentWe need to get to grips with the Fire Safety Act
The passing of the controversial bill last month was a step towards wider reform. It is now time to prepare for the bigger changes to come, says Nattasha Freeman
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NewsPost-Brexit product certification rules won’t be ready in time, expert warns
Former NBS boss says failure to get new system running before end of year deadline could be ‘devastating’
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InformationOn-demand webinar | What does a national retrofit strategy mean for UK construction?
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NewsPost-Brexit product rules could bring supplies to ‘grinding halt’
Construction Products Association moots extension to transition period on CE markings
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CommentHow the Construction Playbook could unlock housing delivery
Here’s what Ben Derbyshire thinks could happen if the housing sector actually followed the government’s new guidelines
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CommentAsk communities how they wish to live
Careful analysis of how society’s needs have changed should shape how we design housing developments in future, says Deborah Aplin
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Comment‘Housing design needs local input to give people what they want’
Options in the government’s draft national model should be expanded to reflect the needs of different communities, says Redrow’s Kevin Parker
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InformationOn-demand webinar | In conversation with Ron Lang, impact director for value at the Construction Innovation Hub
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InformationOn-demand webinar | What are the implications of the Future Buildings & Homes Standards for the industry?
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CommentWhat do we need from the next London mayor?
Ben Derbyshire suggests a few fresh policies for a more sustainabile and equitable built environment
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CommentHow to make mass housing for individuals
Simon Saint at Woods Bagot argues for a different approach to achieve efficiencies at scale but also consumer choice
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CommentGreen Homes Grant fiasco highlights lack of national retrofit programme
The failure to properly fund domestic retrofit puts a national programme further out of reach
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CPDCPD 1 2021: Specifying roofs to reduce fire risk
This CPD, sponsored by ROCKWOOL, explains how to apply fire-conscious design, construction and materials specification to a building’s fifth facade – its roof
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CommentTen top tips for post-pandemic resi
Yolande Barnes on how developers and investors can respond to increasing demand for home workspaces