All Construction business: strategy, risk and regulations articles – Page 4
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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
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OpinionHow strategic city frameworks could help resolve the tension between demolition and retention
Cities can lead the way in driving forward the reuse, conservation and net zero agendas, writes Dav Bansal
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OpinionIs architecture a 'greedy' profession?
‘Greedy’ professions demand more time over and above what might otherwise be expected, and contribute towards the gender pay gap, writes Louise Rodgers
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OpinionIt’s probably going to take a year for industry to get familiar with the new Building Safety Act regime
Industry has been working hard to get up to speed with the new regulations, but there’s still much to learn, writes Andrew Mellor
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NewsPLP draws up yet more Westferry Printworks proposals
Latest plans for Docklands site would deliver more than 1,300 new homes and a new secondary school