About Kieran Gannon MCIOB
Chartered Construction Professional Construction Management Expert
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Throughout the centuries, the UK, from the industrial heartland of the midlands to the economic powerhouse of London, has lead the way through construction, engineering and architectural excellence that has been imitated the world over. From canals to super sewers, bridges, river docks, underground rail, high-rise residential and commercial buildings, to the home of the world’s first curtain walling system, it’s little wonder that foreign investors chose the UK as the location of choice in which to invest in property. Through continuing creative and well considered town planning and world class design, the UK property market will continue to attract investment for many years to come. London, destined to become a future super city, will need to lead the way with innovative commercial, retail and residential solutions in order to make best use of the available ground space and to continue to provide a strong return on investments for investors with a balanced property mix. Prime retail is limited by the building footprint but essential for the economic growth of any area. Consider a vertical retail streets with a northerly facing aspect where footfall is controlled by multi directional elevator platforms and inter connecting sky bridges to adjoining commercial and residential properties. The remaining elevations would provide ideal commercial and residential aspects as opposed to the current traditional liner and segmented street scenes. Where legislation has a tendency to stifle progression and innovation, private enterprise will undoubtedly be required to step up to the mark and create the properties and cities of the future.
Featured articles and news
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22 leading businesses from across the electrotechnical and engineering services sector.
Government unveils Skills England strategy
Skills England to transform opportunities and drive growth.
New Government Hub for York Given Planning Green Light
For up to 2,600 civil servants, due for completion by 2028.
Construction Skills Certification Scheme cards
July update on Professionally Qualified and Academically Qualified Person Cards.
BSRIA Briefing 2024, November 22
Sustainable Futures: Redefining Retrofit for Net Zero Living.
The CLC on driving competency in the retrofit sector
Previously published roadmap on skills for net zero.
The first labour government King's speech in fifteen years
Construction industry reactions, support and some concern.
CIOB Retrofit of Buildings Technical Information Sheet
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Adapting Historic Buildings for Energy and Carbon Efficiency
Historic England advice note 18, free download published.
10 retrofit projects revisited 10 years after completion.
Information orders, building liability orders and SPVs
Key BSA terms and how they impact special purpose vehicles.
Listed despite problems with its design.
Zen and the art of cycling exploration.
Design Council Homes Taskforce launched
To support government 1.5 million homes target within UK climate commitments.