All articles by David Lawson – Page 2
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Managed business space: Da Vinci recodes virtual offices
David Lawson on the serviced office operators bringing the concept of virtual space to the UK
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Software technology: retail is still largely bricks not clicks
Despite the growth in online retail, customers still prefer shops
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Software & technology: huge savings with IT efficiency
Expensive IT systems can no longer be justified
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Software and technology: one for all and all for one
Developers need a single software solution from start to finish
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Wellcome puts trust in homes
Most of Wellcome Trust’s £1.6bn property portfolio is residential. Investment MD Peter Pereira-Gray tells David Lawson why
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Sargeants’ orders
A former Victorian asylum is the latest in a string of historic buildings to be redeveloped by ambitious, family-run renovation specialist City & Country.
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Managed business space: it’s green and pleasant in Leeds
Leeds’ Icon Business Centre is a beacon of survival, despite the downturn.
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Managed business space: a shelter in the economic storm
Demand is up as firms that would normally buy premises are renting instead
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Managed space: what’s the catch with £1-a-month deals?
David Lawson explores how the ‘quids in’ campaign could send out wrong signals about sector
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Managed business space: a charitable contribution
One of the fastest-growing developers in the sector has a philanthropic heart.
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Managed business space: Alberto advances across globe
Avanta entrepreneur David Alberto is looking to China and India for new growth, says David Lawson
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Software + technology: making the energy grade
David Lawson looks at calculating the energy performance of commercial properties
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Software and technology: the unkindest cut of all
When times are tough, it’s tempting to scrimp on IT , but don’t be too hasty
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Software and technology: cashing in on drive for info
Advances in technology are ensuring one property sector is soaring, says David Lawson
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Property management: homing in on residential
Residential management is back in vogue, but there are pitfalls, says David Lawson
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Property management: do not overlook cost of energy
As prices soar, companies would be advised to focus on cutting costs.
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Property management: the great service charge rip-off
Mass of industry has yet to follow leaders and make service charges fairer, says David Lawson
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Property management: it’s all go behind the scenes
Landlords rely on ‘back room’ experts to handle tide of new regulations.
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Planning: lack of skilled planners threatens housing
Permitted development changes could ease pressure but problems have emerged, says David Lawson