Features
The burgeoning Build to Rent sector requires a change of mindset among designers and specifiers to look at the lifecycle of a building and its elements, says Chris Coxon, Head of Marketing at Eurocell.
Monika Slowikowska, Founder of Golden Houses Developments, explains why she believes that Britain leaving the EU will have a catastrophic effect on the construction industry.
Construction businesses can shore up their supply chains by removing risk, comments Lee Brunsden, BuildingConfidence Community Manager for Achilles.
Many in the insurance industry, and in particular in the construction sector, will have taken note of the recent Scottish Court of Session decision in the case of SSE Generation – v – Hochtief as it relates to the core principle of ‘Joint Names’ insurance. Phillip Lamb of MPW explains more.
In this article, Solicitor David Brown briefly explains the difference between Collateral Warranties and Third Party Rights, and looks at the benefits they give.
Andrew Clarke, Associate at Gullands Solicitors, talks to Future Constructor & Architect about how much supervision clients and main contractors are expected to exercise over their subcontractors – and how to manage their risk.
As a RIBA-appointed member of the Professional Conduct Panel, Solicitor David Brown is often involved in appraisal team work or is part of a hearing panel. Here, he discusses the workings of the two, and sets out his own observations as to how to minimise the risk of complaints and how to best deal with complaints, if one cannot be avoided.
Sentencing guidelines for safety offences and corporate manslaughter took effect on 1st February 2016. Here, Associate Andrew Clarke of Gullands Solicitors looks at the key features and how companies should respond.
Italian architecture practice, Studio Fuksas, has completed the largest building in Rome in over 50 years. Opening to the public in October 2016, the New Rome/EUR Convention Hall and Hotel is an eco-friendly, earthquake-proof complex that has taken 18 years of planning and construction.
Drawing is a basic human instinct. But what creates the perfect environment in which to put pen to paper? How important is harnessing the best quality of light? What other elements need to be considered when creating a drawing studio?
