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This week in 2001

2016-09-16T06:00:00Z

Former Arup US boss, Ray Crane, was among those leading the rescue effort following the 9/11 terror attacks in New York City

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Party conferences preview

2016-09-15T15:00:00Z

The political backdrop to the approaching party conference season looks nothing like it did this time last year. The Brexit vote, which swept Theresa May to power and plunged Jeremy Corbyn into another leadership contest, has many policy implications. So what do the two main parties have to say about ...

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Cost update Q2 2016

2016-09-15T10:34:00Z

Labour cost inflation continues to be the prime driver for an overall rise in building costs, but increased material costs are also playing their part

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Top 50 architects - interactive table

2016-09-15T06:00:00Z

Interactive table showing the top 50 architects, ranked by the number of chartered architectural staff employed by each firm

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Top 50 QSs - interactive table

2016-09-14T12:13:00Z

Interactive table showing the top 50 quantity surveyors, ranked by the number of chartered quantity surveyors employed by each firm

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Tokyo 2020: The recycled Olympics

2016-09-13T10:39:00Z

As the thrills of Rio slowly subside, attention turns to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where a virtue is being made of necessity by re-using some of the venues built for the 1964 games

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CPD 15 2016: External wall insulation systems

Poorly insulated walls are responsible for considerable loss of heating or cooling energy. This module the discusses the use and correct specification of external wall insulation (EWI). It is sponsored by Sto

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What to specify: Doors and windows

2016-09-12T15:13:00Z

This week The Book House offices’ conversion sees the placement of period-style timber windows, four London fire stations get a thermally insulated suite and PC Henderson releases a rustic door kit ideal for a barn

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Comar gave this student hall façade form as well as function

How Comar Systems were used in the development of the University of Birmingham’s new student accommodation

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State of play: Brexit

2016-09-09T14:46:00Z

So how’s it looking for construction more than two months after the nation voted for Brexit? ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ’s survey of 500 construction professionals suggests that commercial, residential and infrastructure will be the worst hit sectors

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Image of the week: London’s burning

2016-09-09T06:00:00Z

A 120m long model of London’s skyline in the 17th century is set alight on the River Thames

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Ben Derbyshire: ‘Change is necessary’

2016-09-09T06:00:00Z

RIBA president-elect Ben Derbyshire is sure of one thing: the 182-year-old institute can’t go on the way it has done. So he’s embarking on a UK tour to try to stir up non-engaged members and convince them that turning the RIBA on its head is the best plan for its ...

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Sketch of the week: 250 Tottenham Court Road

2016-09-09T06:00:00Z

This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Matter Architecture

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This week in 1981

2016-09-09T06:00:00Z

We took a look at the refurbishment of Alexandra Palace following the fire in 1980

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State of play: Industry voices Brexit concerns

2016-09-08T06:00:00Z

So how’s it looking for construction more than two months after the nation voted for Brexit? ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ’s survey of 500 construction professionals suggests that commercial, residential and infrastructure will be the worst hit sectors … but that it’s not all bad news

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Sustainability Project of the Year shortlist

2016-09-07T06:00:00Z

The ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Awards shortlist for Sustainability Project of the Year highlights some exceptional schemes that have innovation at their core and keep a responsible eye on the future. Ike Ijeh takes a sneak peek

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Cost model: Mixed use

2016-09-06T12:30:00Z

Shifting economic and social conditions mean developers are increasingly pursuing mixed use schemes but different use classes on a project can cause complications

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How the Great Fire shaped modern London

2016-09-06T09:53:00Z

On the 350th anniversary of the fire’s close, Ike Ijeh shows how the disaster heralded enormous changes for architecture and urbanism despite the sidelining of Wren’s grand plan

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Sketch of the week: Manoel Island

2016-09-02T06:00:00Z

This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Kevin Underwood, principal and head of master planning and design for HKS Hospitality Group

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Image of the week: Old London Town

2016-09-02T06:00:00Z

120m-long model of the city’s skyline as it would have appeared in the 17th century