All Building Design articles in August 2024
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Features
The Grenfell Inquiry’s final report: what to look out for
The Grenfell Inquiry will present its conclusions on Wednesday more than seven years after the fire. Here’s a summary of the evidence the inquiry chairman Sir Martin Moore-Bick has had to unpick
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‘We must be honest with ourselves’: Mace boss says industry needs further improvement as firms brace for Grenfell Inquiry report
Construction Leadership Council co-chair Mark Reynolds said significant improvement has been made since deadly 2017 blaze but it “isn’t enough”
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Manchester approves six new towers including 34-storey Bennetts Associates hotel
Simpson & Haugh’s plans for UK’s second tallest building among bumper crop of high rise approvals
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Sydney Central Station upgrade and metro interchange completes
Working with John McAslan + Partners, Woods Bagot has led a project to increase capacity at Sydney’s main rail hub
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Features
AYA 2024 shortlists: Industry Manufacturing Partner
In a series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year Awards finalists, we look at the Industry Manufacturing Partner shortlist
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CPD 13 2024: When a warranty comes into play
There is often confusion surrounding the relationship between warranties, building control and other insurances, making it difficult to know what is needed and when. Sponsored by LABC Warranty, this module will explore when a warranty comes into play, alongside the implications of housing defects left unchecked Deadline ...
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News
Rayner demands faster action on remediation of buildings following blaze
Housing secretary says she ‘expects’ more from regulators and partners following huge Dagenham fire
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PLP’s Westferry Printworks scheme approved for the third time
Council gives backing to 1,300-home Isle of Dogs development four years after it was engulfed in a political scandal
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Rayner sets up ‘accelerator’ team of officials to boost development on 200 stalled sites
MHLCG believes 300,000 homes can be built across large sites
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News
British Museum announces shortlist for Western Range galleries project
David Chipperfield and Eric Parry among five architect-led teams competing in the final stage of the Western Range competition
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LDA and Matt+Fiona collaborate with youth group on HS2 ‘meanwhile use’ community garden
Local youth take centre stage in designing a new community garden near Euston Station
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Opinion
How Cambridge embraced growth, overcame nimbyism, and built better housing
A new report reveals how Cambridge overcame barriers to growth and set a new standard for UK housing development, write Stephen Platt
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Features
AYA 2024 shortlists: Office Architect of the Year
In a series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year Awards finalists, we look at the Office Architect of the Year shortlist
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News
Remediation of unsafe cladding on 2,300 residential buildings yet to start
The latest government data reveals there are 4,613 residential buildings 11m and over with unsafe cladding
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News
Letter hidden in column reveals benefactor’s critique of Venturi Scott Brown’s Sainsbury Wing
A time capsule discovery sheds light on the behind-the-scenes tensions during the Sainsbury Wing’s construction
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Hawkins Brown appointed to lead next phase of Carpenters Estate regeneration
Stratford site dates back to 1960s and is being overhauled under plan being masterminded by Populo Living
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John McAslan + Partners completes new Sydney metro station
Waterloo Station opens as part of Australia’s largest-ever infrastructure project
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Features
From the ground up: Ackroyd Lowrie on a mission to turn school leavers into architects with real work experience
With a focus on innovation and access, the east London studio is leading the charge in the architectural education revolution. Ben Flatman reports on how they are helping a new generation of architects to design the cities of tomorrow
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Features
AYA 2024 shortlists: Net Zero Architect of the Year
In a series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year Awards finalists, we look at the Net Zero Architect of the Year shortlist
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News
Design Council launches free resources to streamline local design code creation
Comprehensive guidance aims to simplify the design coding process for local authorities