Architects are not natural disruptors, says Amanda Baillieu, but they are slowly learning how to invest their time and money on innovating their businesses.
Architecture was long known as a 'gentleman's profession', which may have been true if it was in reference to the'systematic'exclusion of'women for most of its existence. Before the Second World War,
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Arsenal FC is reportedly exploring a significant redevelopment of the Emirates Stadium, potentially increasing its seating capacity and delivering a multi-functional, digital-first stadium
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has published three new Advisory Notes and updated another. The documents cover a range of topics related to firestopping, penetration seals and s
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Ashe Construction has been appointed by MK Council to deliver £24 million in community projects. The contract covers the creation of a new primary school and community health hub off junction 14 of th
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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
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Aston Villa has submitted a new planning application for Villa Park stadium, months after it won permission to expand and develop the venue to the tune of £100 million. Earlier this year, Birmingham
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London's newest skyscraper is only the second tallest building in the UK (after The Shard), but the 278-metre tower rises highest when it comes to technology.
In London's building centre on store street, design and technology consultancy Automated Architecture (AUAR)'has assembled a temporary installation to promote the use of robotic fabrication and automa
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Sustainability consultant Accelar has teamed up with Danish company Floodframe to test the market in the UK for its patent-pending automated flood protection system.
The single-storey'school'has been built entirely out of timber, using beams, columns and joists of standard sizes with built-in'plywood'furniture and clad with horizontal slats of Siberian'larch.
Balfour Beatty'and'Ford'have teamed up to support the launch of a new 'Make it Visible' suicide prevention campaign, delivered in partnership with construction charity The Lighthouse Club. Following'M
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The UK’s biggest contractor is engaged in a drawn-out £34.4m legal case over defects at a London student accommodation site it completed in 2009. Balfour Beatty has denied allegations it was responsib
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Shares in'Balfour Beatty'rose 13% after its underlying profit more than tripled in Britain where it is working on lower risk contracts such as major road improvements, a rail link, and a nuclear power
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Balfour Beatty'has announced that it has secured a '50m London Underground contract to deliver essential upgrade works to the Piccadilly line. The'London Underground'contract is the first of several p
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