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Safeguarding rail: how anti-trespassing surveys can help improve safety

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Safeguarding rail: how anti-trespassing surveys can help improve safety

The key role anti-trespassing surveys can play in improving public safety.

Date: 12 Jul 20

Stephen Bottom - Director, Building Consultancy

by Stephen Bottom

Director, Building Consultancy

The future of housing estates management is digital

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The future of housing estates management is digital

How will the latest technology will shape the future of estates management by driving efficiency and increasing service standards across the residential sector.

Date: 6 Jul 20

Lee McDougall - Director, Building Consultancy

by Lee McDougall

Director, Building Consultancy

Digital twins: improving safety with smart technology

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Digital twins: improving safety with smart technology

Owners of high-rise buildings are under intense scrutiny to improve safety for residents, and new technologies like the digital twin can play an important role in achieving that.

Date: 29 May 20

Lee McDougall - Director, Building Consultancy

by Lee McDougall

Director, Building Consultancy

Building a clear picture of education estates

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Building a clear picture of education estates

Good estate management in schools is crucial, but this can be challenging. Estate managers must embrace new technology to streamline estate audits and ensure learning environments are suitable..

Date: 15 Apr 20

Lee McDougall - Director, Building Consultancy

by Lee McDougall

Director, Building Consultancy

Social Value Seven Years On

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Social Value Seven Years On

The Public Services (Social Value) Act, in force for seven years, requires public service commissioners to consider broader social, economic, and environmental benefits in their procurement.

Date: 25 Mar 20

Mark Stead - Director, Building Consultancy

by Mark Stead

Director, Building Consultancy

Building wellness

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Building wellness

Designing for health and wellbeing has been a core focus among many higher education institutions for some time. As graduates move into the workplace, healthy office environments must be prioritised.

Date: 17 Mar 20

Dominic Manfredi - Director, Architecture

by Dominic Manfredi

Director, Architecture

Retrofit and regeneration

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Retrofit and regeneration

Many Local Authorities (LAs) have, understandably, been wary of taking on BIM unless absolutely necessary, however BIM can provide enormous cost and time savings in retrofit and regeneration projects.

Date: 14 Mar 20

Lee McDougall - Director, Building Consultancy

by Lee McDougall

Director, Building Consultancy

Maximising sustainability with the intelligent application of technology

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Maximising sustainability with the intelligent application of technology

Maximising sustainability through regenerative design and the innovative use of technology is key to meeting the UK Green Building Council’s ambitious target for new and existing buildings.

Date: 13 Feb 20

Karle Burford - Director, Architecture

by Karle Burford

Director, Architecture

Whole life planning: a holistic approach to maximising estates

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Whole life planning: a holistic approach to maximising estates

Cost efficiency has always been important for owners and managers of estates. Yet for the public sector budgets have been heavily eroded and funding is now virtually non-existent.

Date: 16 Jan 20

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by AHR

How to prepare for CIF

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How to prepare for CIF

Why wait until the announcement to get CIF-ready? Maximise your chances of getting additional funding by taking stock of your school buildings earlier, putting you ahead of the game with your bid.

Date: 4 Jan 20

An education in MMC

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An education in MMC

What are opportunities using MMC offers the education sector in meeting its tough building targets, and what is the architect’s role in delivering successful projects?

Date: 27 Apr 19

Imran Kassim - Director, Architecture

by Imran Kassim

Director, Architecture

The future of transport is multi-modal

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The future of transport is multi-modal

Multi-modal transport interchanges play a critical role as entry points into major urban centres. Yet the strategic role they can play in even the smallest of locations has only recently become clear.

Date: 2 Sept 18

Stephen Bottom - Director, Building Consultancy

by Stephen Bottom

Director, Building Consultancy

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