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Sam Coulton designs environmentally friendly cemetery that would slowly dye London blue
' Bartlett School of Architecture'student Sam Coulton has designed a concept for a'sustainable'alternative to cremation to help Londoners confront'death. Called'London Physic Gardens: A New London Nec …
ENJOYED PRIDE WEEKEND IN LONDON?
Discover incredible stories and educational displays of the LGBT communities contribution to architecture and the built environment throughout history. Join us at London Build, the leading building an …
Government invests '420 million to lift construction productivity
Britain's government announced what it said was the largest investment in at least a decade to speed up home-building on Thursday, which will see 420 million pounds of public and private money spent o …
One-third of major government projects not on schedule
Infrastructure and Projects Authority annual report finds delivery of one-third of major government projects in doubt - with eight appearing unachievable
Green light for Elephant & Castle '3bn regeneration project
An Elephant and Castle regeneration scheme has been given the go-ahead including plans to demolish the iconic 1960s shopping centre and revamp the station.
Willmott Dixon uses AR to 'see through walls'

Willmott Dixon uses AR to 'see through walls'

06 Jul 2018 Construction Manager
Willmott Dixon workers are now able to 'see through concrete' using a mobile phone app that shows a mix of reality and 3D construction models in much the same way as Microsoft's Hololens.
Details of the Construction Sector Deal revealed
Foreword Construction underpins our economy and society. Few sectors have such an impact on communities across the UK or have the same potential to provide large numbers of high-skilled, well-paid job …
How architects can prevent another Grenfell

How architects can prevent another Grenfell

05 Jul 2018 The Architects' Journal
Architects are best placed to prevent the dangerous discrepancies between architectural drawings and what ends up being built, writes PRP's'Andrew Mellor
Government strengthens 2020 greenhouse gas target
Greg Clark announces new target to cut public sector emissions 43 per cent inside a decade, as department confirms date for Green Great Britain Week
Innovative architecture proposals that could change our modern cities
When humanity ascended from darkness and lit up the world by mastering the art of fire, the course of history changed.'technology has always been at the forefront of evolution, allowing us to showcase …
U+I wins lead role on '3.5bn Cambridge development
Regeneration specialist U+I has been appointed as masterplanner and promoter to develop more than 5,000 new homes on a 120-acre site in north Cambridge.
Plans in for Nottingham '300m Boots Island scheme
Aim-listed Conygar Investments has submitted plans for a major mixed-use scheme at the Boots Island 40-acre site in Nottingham.
REVISED PLAN LODGED FOR GATWICK RAIL STATION REVAMP
Network Rail and Gatwick Airport have submitted fresh plans to redevelop the railway station at the airport. The project has been on the cards for several years with Costain involved in the developmen …
ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS UNVEILS BIRMINGHAM UNI PROPOSALS
Engineering and railways innovation centre lodged for planning Associated Architects has revealed proposals for a 12,600sq m engineering and rail-research centre designed for the University of Birming …
FALL IN CONSTRUCTION OUTPUT CONTINUES INTO FEBRUARY
Industry experiences fourth successive three month-on-three month dip, according to ONS Construction output fell again in the three months to February thanks to a significant dip in repair and mainten …
BUILD-TO-RENT PIPELINE BOOSTED BY NEARLY A THIRD
The total number of build-to-rent homes completed, under construction and in planning across the UK has increased by 30% in the past year. The data, which is produced by Savills and commissioned by th …
GOVERNMENT LOOKS TO TOUGHEN BUILDING REGS ON FIRE SAFETY
Consultation focuses on restricting or banning 'desktop' studies following the Grenfell tragedy New rules designed to strengthen fire testing for cladding systems on residential buildings in the wake …
OFF-SITE, VOLUMETRIC CONSTRUCTION SET TO SOLVE THE HOUSING CRISIS
There is no doubt that the UK is in the midst of a brutal housing crisis. The slow supply of housing to meet demand will be exacerbated by the reduction in labour that will surely accompany Brexit. If …
LONDON IS ON THE ROAD TO BECOMING A SMART CITY, BUT E-COMMERCE STRUGGLES TO FIND ITS PLACE
Every day, delivery trucks flood London's main roads. The drivers are en route to different destinations, but many are on the road for the same reason: to meet the growing demand for last-mile deliver …
NETWORK RAIL CALLS FOR INPUT ON HOW TO KEEP PROJECTS ON TRACK
Rail authority asks suppliers and contractors for input on its 'standards' Network Rail is asking contractors, suppliers and stakeholders for input on the way the railway and improvement projects are …
EUROPE APPROVES NEW RULES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

EUROPE APPROVES NEW RULES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

18 Apr 2018 The construction index
New rules approved yesterday by the European Parliament are intended to make buildings 'smarter' and more energy efficient while saving money and creating construction jobs. The changes are designed t …
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