All Construction business: strategy, risk and regulations articles – Page 5
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OpinionThe Coach: The ‘trust glue’ and how to use it
We know that trust helps builds relationships and strong teams, but how do we foster this special ‘glue’ that binds us, asks Louise Rodgers
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OpinionIt’s time to move the net zero debate beyond ‘retrofit’ versus ‘new build’
Michael Gove’s rejection of the planning inspector’s decision was misguided, argues Fred Pilbrow
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NewsFears government’s slow response to Morrell review could ‘freeze progress’ on building product safety
CPA says clarity needed on UKCA mark
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NewsLondon practices eyeing staff cuts as confidence falters
RIBA survey finds future staffing expectations plummeted last month amid interest rate worries
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NewsGovernment delays national planning policy framework shake-up
Michael Gove signals new NPPF rules won’t be introduced until autumn
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OpinionSix years on from Grenfell and real change is happening. Don’t leave it too late to get up to speed
The pace of reforms since Grenfell has been frustratingly slow, but real change is being delivered, writes Andrew Mellor
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OpinionThe Coach: The state of flow and how to find it
Creating the time and space to get fully “in the zone” can benefit our professional lives and help make us happier, writes Louise Rodgers
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NewsArchitects lobby Sunak for new climate change legal duty in planning system
Lack of integration of climate goals into planning is creating delays, Sunak warned
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OpinionThe art of collaboration in architecture: A call for genuine partnerships
Collaboration can be a great way to drive change and provide smaller practices with bigger opportunities, but it takes time and trust, writes Satish Jassal
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NewsGove calls in two more planning applications on design grounds after Berkeley Homes row
Following his attempt to block the Tunbridge Wells scheme, the housing secretary is set to make a decision on planning applications in Leamington Spa and East Cheshire
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NewsNew London Architecture survey captures ‘mixed mood’ of London’s high rise sector
Residential towers stalling but high rise office schemes ‘could not be busier’ as confidence rebounds, survey finds
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NewsLatest version of BREEAM to include stronger embodied carbon assessments
Building Research Establishment launching industry consultation on seventh version of the sustainability assessment
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OpinionThe Coach: Tapping into your gut instincts could help you bring your ‘whole self’ to work
Many of us struggle to tap into instinctual and more “heart-focused” ways of thinking in the workplace. By yielding more to our emotional selves we may improve the quality of working relationships, writes Louise Rodgers.
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NewsCity Hall ‘wouldn’t rule out’ lowering second staircase threshold
‘We have to be clear that safety comes first,’ London’s deputy mayor for housing says as list of major schemes made unviable by rule grows
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NewsWork stops on Conran’s 1,380-home estate rebuild due to second staircase uncertainty
Joint venture latest developer to halt development since proposed ban on single-staircase in high-rises
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NewsIndustry leaders ‘shocked’ by Building Safety Regulator chief’s sudden departure
Peter Baker retired from the Building Safety Regulator last week
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NewsBuilding Safety Regulator chief steps down days after ‘launch’ of new regime
Peter Baker led Building Safety Regulator since 2021
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OpinionA planning tale for all seasons
Navigating the planning system requires patience from the client and architect but often leads to an improved design, writes Satish Jassal
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OpinionWe urgently need Principal Designers. Are architects ready to step up?
With significant risks and liabilities, and little time to train, will architects be willing or ready to take on the role, asks Andew Mellor