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Second staircases to delay resi tower projects by 9 months

Construction Enquirer

Cost consultant Arcadis has warned that the second staircase rule in the Capital will set back tall residential projects in procurement by up to 9 months. Looking ahead, Rawlinson said: “Even if 2023 turns out to be better than forecast, we will see a significant slowdown compared to the past two years.

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Vistry abandons £275m Ealing scheme over second staircase

Construction Enquirer

The partners blamed soaring costs and the new second staircase rule for the decision to abandon the Perceval House project. He said that the second staircase changes were very difficult to incorporate into the existing designs and therefore significantly affected the financial viability of the scheme.

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Taylor Wimpey fined £800k after apprentice falls down stairwell

Construction Enquirer

An HSE investigation found that on 22 August 2023 Marsh had been loading concrete blocks onto the temporary flooring on the first floor of one of the newly built homes. This was a large area covered with a timber sheet material laid over joists – both of which would be later removed to install the staircase.

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Higgins staff braced for job cuts in restructuring

Construction Enquirer

The group has also been hit by project delays caused by the Mayor of London’s second staircase rule for residential buildings over 30 metres. From August 2023, Declan Higgins will become Chief Executive Officer, Dominic Higgins, Chief Operating Officer and William Higgins, Group Executive Director.

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2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best

The Pro Builder

But the neighborhood’s newest addition fits right in, blending modern with a hint of Japanese inspiration and a nature-focused aesthetic that earned it the coveted Home of the Year award in the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) for 2023.

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Boston’s First Passive House-Certified Homes

The Pro Builder

Boston’s First Passive House-Certified Homes qpurcell Tue, 11/28/2023 - 13:10 It was -10 degrees Fahrenheit during a brutal Boston winter. Inside the glass wall stands a sculptural staircase made of steel and white oak. But inside one of three Brucewood Homes , it was a relatively pleasant 55 degrees—with the heating system turned off.

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Iowa fire station embraces biophilia to reduce PTSD in firefighters

Construction Specifier

The project has been a recipient of several awards and honors, including the 2023 impact award by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Iowa Chapter; 2022 AIA Central States Region honor award; 2022 International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Great Plains Chapter honorable mention, and 2021 AIA, Iowa Chapter, honor award.