All Comment articles – Page 145
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Prefabrication can have a positive impact on architecture
Let’s remain open-minded about the architectural quality modular construction can deliver
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Predictions 2017: Philip Watson
Philip Watson, design director at Atkins, looks at what 2017 has in store for off site construction
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Predictions 2017: Mark Farmer
Mark Farmer, consultant and author of industry report Modernise or die
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Sapping energy: How to react to new energy regulations
Developers and property managers take note: new regulations will affect your energy performance certificate for existing buildings
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London's infrastructure priorities
We need infrastructure that understands and responds to the needs of individuals
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Modular homes can have design integrity
In the rush to build more homes we must ensure that offsite construction still allows for good design
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A year in increments
While 2016 had more than its fair share of instability, in the world of construction law, it was business as usual
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Hansom: Road worthy
This week, a not-so-ingenious firm hits the road, a Hollywood trolling, demolishing the wrong house is a ‘boo-boo’, contractors lose a Victorian post box and underground cars are a non-starter
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What just happened?
A series of head-spinning political events in 2016 has left many in the construction industry feeling discombobulated and grappling to understand how the commercial consequences will unfold
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Unlocking the private rented sector
There’s no silver bullet for the housing crisis, but using modular construction in the private rented sector could be part of the solution. How do we achieve higher density housing in crowded cities?
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Commercial storms brew
Storm clouds are gathering on the horizon with infrastructure and other sectors facing challenges
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CPA/Barbour ABI Index: A mixed picture
November’s index is down but consumer spending is providing support
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The next step for regeneration
The government’s new strategy for regeneration released last week offers a useful insight for local authorities