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Cost model: Evaluating the construction cost impact of the Building Safety Act

2024-08-19T07:00:00+01:00By James Barton and Edward Steiger

The implications of the legislation, a look at real-world applications, and a notional model for cost increases on a higher-risk building

CPD

  • CPD 14 2024: Engaging BIM to build a more connected built environment

  • CPD 13 2024: When a warranty comes into play

  • CPD 12 2024: Future-proofing balcony and terrace flooring

  • CPD 11 2024: Thermal regulation and the performance gap

  • CPD 10 2024: Understanding overheating in homes

  • CPD 09 2024: The role of rooflights within the Future Homes Standard and beyond

  • CPD 08 2024: Polycarbonate facades for sustainability

  • CPD 07 2024: Reducing waste in development fit-outs through fan coil solution design

  • CPD 06 2024: Ensuring safety for working at height

  • CPD 05 2024: An introduction to hostile vehicle mitigation

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Fosters unveils restoration of San Francisco’s Transamerica Pyramid

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The architect remodelled the lobby and garden of the centre’s 48-storey skyscraper

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Costing Steelwork 29: Market update and guidance on fire regulations

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A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life

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European CE mark extension gives UK manufacturers the chance to remain competitive

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The recent extension to the UK’s acceptance of the European CE mark offers an overdue opportunity to drive the construction products industry towards increased safety, performance and trade, says Peter Caplehorn of the Construction Products Association

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CPD 14 2024: Engaging BIM to build a more connected built environment

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Sponsored by BSI, this module will guide professionals looking to improve their BIM knowledge, as well as assist seasoned users wanting to enhance digital security or understand the higher-level benefits of BIM adoption

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Government commits to ‘system-wide’ construction products reform as CE marking deadline is extended again

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Package of building safety measures include scrapping national fire testing standards and mandating sprinklers in care homes

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CPD 13 2024: When a warranty comes into play

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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

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CPD 12 2024: Future-proofing balcony and terrace flooring

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Sponsored by Ryno, this module takes a deep dive into balcony and terrace flooring, looking at the regulations and standards which govern design, alongside the common challenges and best practices

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Aviva planning to nearly double the height of its planned City tower

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Investor hoping to build up to 32 storeys on 130 Fenchurch street under plans being drawn up by Wilkinson Eyre

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Cost model: Evaluating the construction cost impact of the Building Safety Act

By James Barton and Edward Steiger

The implications of the legislation, a look at real-world applications, and a notional model for cost increases on a higher-risk building

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CPD 11 2024: Thermal regulation and the performance gap

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Sponsored by Rockwool, this CPD module examines the regulations and considerations relating to a building’s thermal performance and the role that stone wool insulation can play in ensuring that the as-built performance of buildings is as intended

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CPD 10 2024: Understanding overheating in homes

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This module – sponsored by indoor climate specialists Zehnder Group UK – will explore the factors that contribute to overheating in residential projects alongside the relevant regulations and ventilation solutions that can help combat rising temperatures

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New pictures of Sellar’s 36-storey City tower revealed as plans are submitted

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Practice outlines design development of £500m 60 Gracechurch scheme

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Decision on £200m Wimbledon expansion plans delayed until the autumn

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City Hall hearing into Allies & Morrison proposals had been due to take place last month

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Marshalls first Lunar Case Study at Memoria Memorial Park and Crematorium, Doncaster

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Discover solace at Memoria Memorial Park, where Marshalls’ sustainable paving meets compassionate design

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Working towards wellbeing in office design

By Sam Carey-Smith

The way that office spaces are planned is changing significantly as the needs of occupiers evolve. Get it right and happiness and productivity improves, says Sam Carey-Smith

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‘We’re too self effacing’: BCO chief Richard Kauntze on why UK offices are some of the best in the world

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Kauntze speaks to Tom Lowe about where the office market is heading as he prepares to step down from the body he has led since 1999

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Great British Energy announces offshore wind partnership with Crown Estate

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Labour government announces deal as it sets out legislation to underpin energy quango

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TfL says developer has ‘paused’ £600m Waterloo office scheme that was given planning three years ago

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Construction yet to start on one of London’s largest office schemes that received final sign-off in 2021

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CPD 09 2024: The role of rooflights within the Future Homes Standard and beyond

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Sponsored by Glazing Vision, this module will discuss rooflights as a key component of the building envelope, and the vital role they play in balancing energy efficiency requirements with providing thermal comfort, natural light and a connection to nature for building occupants

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CPD 08 2024: Polycarbonate facades for sustainability

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Sponsored by Brett Martin, this module will discuss the role of daylight in building design, alongside the specification considerations for polycarbonate facades and their applications in the built environment

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Lendlease lands Crystal Palace stadium expansion

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Selhurst Park scheme will increase capacity by 8,000 to 34,000

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‘I think we can do a lot for young architects’ – meet Chris Williamson, the next RIBA president

Ben Flatman talks to the founder of Weston Williamson + Partners about the role RIBA has played in his career, the importance of lifelong learning, and why he wants to help the next generation of architects get a leg up in the profession

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CPD 07 2024: Reducing waste in development fit-outs through fan coil solution design

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Sponsored by Ability by Dimplex, this module will outline the considerations to be made when specifying fan-coil unit technology in development fit-outs, exploring what the technology encompasses, the various systems available and how careful consideration can reduce waste

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Market forecast: Materials prices and margins are both set to come under pressure

By Brian Smith

Rising materials prices could cause capacity pinch-points. And where spare capacity exists, intense competition could put margins under greater pressure. Brian Smith of Aecom reports

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Does Roger De Haan’s Folkestone housing scheme deserve so much criticism?

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Former Saga owner’s luxury Shoreline Crescent scheme has been completed following a string of headlines about its lack of affordable housing. Tom Lowe tours the building and is impressed by what he finds

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Decision on Stanhope’s 1 Undershaft tower deferred as proposed viewing platform likened to ‘plastic spoon’

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Eric Parry-designed 74-storey scheme sent back to drawing board for further revisions following council vote yesterday

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1 Undershaft tower set to be approved next week despite continued opposition from consultees

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Historic England still objecting to City’s planned tallest building despite design amendments submitted last month

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FCBS unveils plans for £58m Liverpool museums upgrade

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Practice submits plans six months after replacing Adjaye Associates on project

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Multiplex set for £300m Old Street roundabout tower

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Office scheme will be built on former site of telecoms firm’s HQ

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CPD 06 2024: Ensuring safety for working at height

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Sponsored by MSA Safety, this CPD will explore the elements to consider when specifying a fall protection system and how best to integrate it within the building design in order to achieve compliance with the relevant standards and regulations

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Cost model: How construction can meet the data centre challenge

By Turner & Townsend Alinea

With the demand for data storage soaring, the construction industry must find ways to rise to this challenge efficiently and sustainably, against a background of land and energy scarcity

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Designs unveiled for Fletcher Priest’s latest City tower

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Axa IM Alts’ plans for the 40-storey 63 St Mary Axe scheme given public airing

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Ventilated aluminium wall cladding for data centres

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To protect servers from overheating and maintaining the architectural integrity of the building and its surroundings are integral to consider

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CPD 05 2024: An introduction to hostile vehicle mitigation

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Although terrorist attacks are rare, public spaces are being increasingly viewed as attractive targets for terrorist organisations. This module – sponsored by Marshalls – will explore designing for security and the installation considerations for mitigating hostile vehicle attacks

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US media giant poised to submit plans for Europe’s largest theme park in Bedfordshire

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Comcast drawing up planning application for 476 acre site following “overwhelmingly positive” consultation with locals

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Plans in for 28-storey residential tower in Manchester

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More than 350 homes to be delivered in JRL Group scheme

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First detailed images of Sellar’s 60 Gracechurch tower unveiled

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More details of 36-storey scheme revealed at latest consultation round

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Manner gets green light for Hodder-designed student tower

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Plans will see nearly 600 student bedrooms delivered for 2028 academic year

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Green light for latest Oxford life sciences block

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Scheme to replace seven existing buildings with 105,000sq ft of laboratory space

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Sisk on track for 2025/26 finish for Manchester City stadium expansion

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Work will take capacity of Premier League champions’ ground up to 62,000

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Museum of London demolition set to go ahead after Gove decides not to call scheme in

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Communities secretary put proposals on ice last month with Article 31 notice

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It’s M&S’s Oxford Street neighbour – and it’s being refurbished, not demolished

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The former House of Fraser store is just half a mile from the M&S flagship which the retailer controversially wants to knock down and rebuild. Thomas Lane meets the team to find out how they are making the refurbishment work

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Beyond the surface: An examination of building envelopes through architectural case studies

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Building, in conjunction with Carlisle, hosted a CPD-accredited event exploring choices influencing the design and delivery of building exteriors

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Fletcher Priest working up plans for 40-storey City tower for investment manager Axa

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Camomile Street scheme would be firm’s third and tallest in Square Mile’s eastern cluster

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Nearly 600 tall buildings queuing up in London’s high rise pipeline

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New London Architecture report finds demand for office space is driving growth in towers despite slowdown in tall residential schemes

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Green light for Fosters’ £1bn Blackfriars towers scheme

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Project finally gets nod after delays caused by Historic England intervention

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Designing out the challenges in the most challenging environments

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The impact that good design can have on our health and wellbeing cannot be overstated. The choice of materials used can dramatically affect our physical and mental wellbeing, improve feelings of support, the level of perceived safety and, perhaps most importantly, how valued people feel as individuals.

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Plans in for 76-storey residential tower in Manchester

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Drawn up by local practice Simspon Haugh, scheme would be tallest building outside London

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City’s Museum of London plans ‘completely at odds’ with its own carbon policy, heritage group says

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Square Mile councillors voted to approve Diller Scofidio & Renfro scheme this morning following intervention by Michael Gove

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Gove puts Museum of London demolition plans on ice hours before committee hearing

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Councillors prevented from making a decision on Diller Scofidio & Renfro and Sheppard Robson scheme at planning committee meeting this morning

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Cost model: Evolving the design and build of community diagnostic centres

By Chris Greening and Jason Pearson

The rollout of these centres is intended to cut long elective care waiting lists, provide value for taxpayers and decarbonise the NHS, but achieving all three is a challenge

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Birmingham Library architect completes refurbishment of Perth museum

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Former music venue will house an ancient stone used in coronation ceremonies since medieval times

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Fresh plan lodged for 22-storey City office stalled in three-decade long development saga

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Latest version of Tenter House scheme is the seventh application for the site in 27 years

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Market forecast: Why prices for goods and services are still set for further increases

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Construction output is falling steadily as high interest rates sap demand, though repair and maintenance is propping up the sector. Despite materials costs rising less rapidly, tender prices are still on the up

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Landsec gets OK for £250m City office block

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Councillors vote to approve 20-storey scheme expected to be built by Skanska

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Saudi Arabia to scale back plans for desert city, say reports

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Plans for 170 km city cut to less than 3 km by 2030

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Landsec’s £250m City block set for approval despite heritage concerns

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Westminster council has formally objected to the 20-storey tower due to its perceived impact on nearby listed churches

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