All articles by Mark Jansen – Page 14
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Ken's green revolution
In a bid to counter the effects of climate change, the GLA is forcing developers to harness the power of renewable energy. Mark Jansen reports
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Europe's poor relation
Albania is the poorest country in Europe, but its growing economy is attracting foreign investment. Mark Jansen visited the country to meet a project manager, a developer, a prime minister and a king
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Planning grants lead to bias, CBI tells Barker review
In a ploy to hit targets councils are favouring small-scale planning applications
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Trading spaces
The Department of Trade and Industry has swapped eight London buildings for two in a radical shake-up of its office space.
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In charge of the light brigade
Mark Jansen meets a rights-of-light expert in his basement lair
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The big squeeze
The government's housing density targets are fuelling concerns about overcrowding.
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Planning review promised in aid of green energy cause
Gazeley's developments lauded by opposition in fight for renewable energy quotas
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History in the remaking
English Heritage wants to shake off its reputation as a hindrance to development with its new guide to converting historic buildings.
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RICS plans autumn shake-up of graduate training scheme
Institution aims to move candidates towards technical subjects
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Subletting tenants must be organised, says lawyer
A thorough approach will cut landlord disputes
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CABE criticises ‘soulless' nature of out-of-town business parks
Design watchdog sets out six principles to make employment sites better workplaces
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An incalculable burden
Senior valuers have added their voices to the campaign against the planning gain supplement, arguing that the tax is unworkable.
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A victory for common sense
In 2004 Property Week campaigned against the FSA's regulation of insurance activities in the property world. Now the RICS has won the right to license the industry and reduce bureaucracy.
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Atkins helps police with its enquiries
Company appointed to help run Metropolitan Police's £1.7bn estate
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Eco-warriors
Quintain has launched a joint venture to build environmentally friendly mixed-use schemes, but rivals say such developments are not economically viable.
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ODPM promises easy-to-use energy labelling regime
Long-delayed EU buildings directive to be outlined this month
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To Part L and back
From April, new building regulations will require huge cuts in carbon emissions. But with rumours of corruption and non-compliance rife, successful policing of the rules could be a distant dream.
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Tower struggle at Brighton Marina
Developer appeals against council’s rejection of £265m scheme