All Ask the expert articles – Page 21
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Insight
Will this be the year the IPSX idea floats?
PrimeLocation was launched in 2001 after nearly 200 agents, including Savills and Knight Frank, raised £11m to fund one of those new-fangled websites.
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News
Reasons for investors to be cheerful about the UK
This year did not start as well as many had hoped, but there are still reasons for investors to be cheerful about the UK market.
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Professional
It's time to treat occupiers like members
Every week, a new survey is published or a statement from a chief executive hits the press related to corporate occupiers’ desire to adopt a form of hybrid working for the long term – and, as a result, the desire to occupy less space in their central office hub.
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Professional
Every cloud has a digital lining
At times, life since last March has seemed to stand still. It was – and continues to be – a tricky year. But looking at the positives, the hardship of 2020 has offered a moment of pause and reflection.
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Insight
Cladding victims get stung again
The headlines were improving for Number 10. Britain’s vaccine roll-out was, as Ursula von der Leyen admitted, a ‘speed boat’ to the EU’s ‘tanker’ and Boris was seen as having relocated his mojo.
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Professional
LGBTQ+ History Month is a time to think about change
Diversity and inclusion initiatives can help to change attitudes in the industry and improve visibility.
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Professional
What will business interruption judgment mean for landlords?
The hotly anticipated Supreme Court judgment on business interruption cover has now been decided substantially in favour of the Financial Conduct Authority.
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Professional
How easy is it for developers to insure timber-framed buildings?
A growing number of developers are exploring the use of timber in construction due to sustainability benefits, aesthetics etc. But how easy is it to insure these buildings?
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Professional
Can BTR work in the suburbs?
With a huge proportion of the population now working from home, the property sector has remained reasonably buoyant. But will dreams of a garden and home office translate into a mass move to the suburbs? And what has happened to the communal space in urban build-to-rent (BTR) schemes?
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Professional
Why its vital to support mental health
From the start of the Distrkt journey, we have put people at the centre of our working culture. One of our earliest initiatives on launching was to prioritise wellbeing, and we encourage our team to go to the gym and break up the working day.
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Professional
An agile approach is needed to meet office workers’ needs
Far from being obsolete, offices will still serve a crucial purpose as active work hubs in a post-Covid world.
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Professional
Adapting arenas for new uses
Across the world, the sports and entertainment industry is facing up to the unprecedented challenges of Covid restrictions. While many venues have sadly lain empty waiting for a vaccine breakthrough, others have had the opportunity to diversify, utilising their arena space for other uses such as testing stations or temporary ...
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Professional
Assessing the risks of asbestos
Following the initial industry regulation of 1931 that outlawed the use of asbestos, further stringent global regulations have been put in place, as can only be expected for such a harmful substance.
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Professional
What to expect in the office market in the year ahead
A shift to remote working during the Covid pandemic has highlighted the importance of the office for businesses and their employees and its essential role as a hub for collaboration, community and development. So, what can we expect in the office market as we enter 2021?
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Professional
Time for listening and learning
You may have been subjected to or witnessed it: microaggressions. The frequent verbal and nonverbal behaviours that can be derogatory to the point of ostracisation.
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Professional
Will Covid fallout lead to a rise in disputes for construction industry?
From designers to demolition experts and cost managers to contractors, the effects of Covid have been felt by all and will continue to be felt for a long time.
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Professional
What is the MHCLG’s consultation on change of use legislation?
On 3 December, MHCLG published its open consultation on ‘supporting housing delivery and public service infrastructure’.
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Professional
WFH spurs weekend escapism
Working from home (WFH) because of Covid-19 has transformed the traditional working week. For many, the daily grind of commuting from Monday to Friday has been replaced with remote working.
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Professional
Convergence is key to offices in a post-pandemic world
Office environments should aim to weave together the facilities and atmosphere of myriad spaces and sectors.
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Professional
Challenging the D&I status quo
Research shows that the highest-performing organisations focus on diversity and inclusion. In any company, it is important both to understand and recognise the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workforce.