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GOVERNMENT GIVES LIMITED RESPONSE TO CARILLION JOINT INQUIRY
The government has published its response to six recommendations made by MPs to try and stop major corporate collapses like that of Carillion earlier this year from happening again and to beef up regu …
LONDON'S SUPER SEWER ' AN INTERVIEW WITH STEVE CROFTS, HEAD OF HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLBEING (HSW) AT TIDEWAY
The construction of London's 'super sewer' will mark the end to millions of tonnes of raw, untreated sewage overflowing the system and spilling into the Thames each year. ' As the population of London …
Top tips to secure a government contract
Should your business bid for government contracts? The number of public sector tenders given to small firms is soaring - here's how to win one
Plans submitted for the final phase of '1bn Chelsea Barracks scheme
Qatari Diar has submitted plans for the final phase of its '1bn Chelsea Barracks residential-led mixed-use project. The developer has lodged plans for Phase 6B, which was designed by'architects Piercy …
London needs technological innovation to solve its housing crisis
It is generally agreed that the UK's housebuilding sector has been very slow to innovate. We still build homes using labour-intensive technologies of bricks and mortar, while innovation in other secto …
CONSTRUCTION NEEDS CLARITY ON POST-BREXIT VISA RULES
The Federation of Master Builders has stressed the need for certainty and stability, and called on the Government to clarify its approach to migrant workers as soon as possible. Responding to the rele …
HS2 route and construction updates: The latest on UK's upcoming high-speed train
The HS2 route will cover London to Leeds - as construction continues we take a look at the most recent updates to Britain's upcoming high-speed rail network.' Since being green-lit in 2012, a number o …
London is listed in the top 10 smartest cities in the world
Over the past few years, organizations and councils have really focused on improving technology in order to help fuel-producing regions and cities enhance productivity within'healthcare, public safety …
Future Retail Destinations charrette: reimagining the retail park
'The AJ/Crown Estate charrette asked six practices to reimagine an out-of-town retail park for 2030 and beyond ' here are the results.
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.
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