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Innovation, change and reform at UK Construction Week

2019-09-23T11:27:00Z Sponsored by UK Construction Week

Innovation, change and reform are the big themes taking centre stage at this year’s UK Construction Week

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The sky’s the limit: See the world’s tallest modular tower in Croydon

2019-09-23T05:00:00Z

But Thomas Lane reckons it won’t be long until 101 George Street’s 135m height record is broken again, as modular becomes increasingly viable

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From the archive: 1999 — Far-flung frontier

2019-09-23T05:00:00Z

A few years ago ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ interviewed a resident of the south London borough who escaped to a remote destination

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Image of the week: Over the moon

2019-09-20T05:00:00Z

As Monday’s autumn equinox approaches, a full ‘harvest moon’ rises under Sean Henry’s sculpture ’Couple’ at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

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The rise of the smart home

2019-09-20T05:00:00Z

An increasing demand for smart devices has opened up fresh ways of differentiating new-builds while increasing customer satisfaction

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Sketch of the week: South Africa House, Trafalgar Square, London

2019-09-20T05:00:00Z

This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Martin Douglas, director at Pad Design

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This CPD, sponsored by Glazing Vision, examines what constitutes fragility and non-fragility, how glass is tested for fragility, and more

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Online poll: After the Worcester Park fire, are calls for tougher action on timber frame justified?

2019-09-19T09:31:00Z

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Using technology to fix construction's productivity crisis: 11 talking points

2019-09-19T05:00:00Z

Industry experts met recently to debate the problems that technology can solve – and the headaches that will have to be cured first

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How safe are timber-frame buildings?

2019-09-18T05:00:00Z

Joey Gardiner reports on what experts are saying about the Worcester Park fire, the implications for the building method and how it is regulated

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Want a revolution in project planning? Click here

2019-09-17T05:00:00Z

A consortium including Vinci, Skanska and the BRE is building a tool called PLASMA that aims to reduce costs and time on site by 25%

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Vu.City: The future of planning?

2019-09-16T05:00:00Z

Virtual reality that shows every detail of a city — even those that don’t exist yet — could transform how the sector works

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Sketch of the week: Floating houses, Glasgow

2019-09-13T05:00:00Z

This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Ewen Miller, managing director at Calderpeel Architects

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ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Awards 2019: ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ magazine’s Project of the Year shortlist

2019-09-13T05:00:00Z

This year’s shortlisted schemes are redefining typologies. Ike Ijeh looks at the contenders

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From the archive: 2007 — They are the champions

2019-09-13T05:00:00Z

Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium has made it into this year’s ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Project of the Year shortlist, but it’s not the first football ground to feature

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This CPD, sponsored by Thomas Bell-Wright International Consultants, explains the correct tools to use passive fire protection methods to ensure fire-safe facade systems

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What else is blocking HS2?

2019-09-12T05:00:00Z

We all know about its ballooning budget but it could be procurement problems that take HS2 off track

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Image of the week: Techno colour

2019-09-11T09:43:00Z

The glass cube fronting the Apple Store on New York’s Fifth Avenue was covered in a rainbow to herald the unveiling of new iPhone models

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Online poll: Will the delayed reverse-charge VAT reform seriously affect your firm’s cash flow in 2020?

2019-09-11T09:37:00Z

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Stay of execution: What does the delay to the reverse charge VAT regime mean for construction?

2019-09-11T05:00:00Z

The threat of a 20% cut to the cash flow of 150,000 businesses has receded after a delay, but the danger to firms remains