All Professional comment articles – Page 22
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ProfessionalAdapting 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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ProfessionalWhat happened to the stamp duty surcharge on multiple dwellings?
Last November, HMRC updated its guidance on the 3% surcharge for stamp duty land tax, which means that for some investors and developers, the 3% surcharge is no longer due – the standard 1% rate replacing it – in cases where the property is not considered 100% residential. This also ...
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ProfessionalEcommerce will reshape homes
One outcome of the Covid pandemic is likely to be a permanent increase in office-based workers working from home. A knock-on effect of homeworking and lockdown has been the continued rise of ecommerce. And while the growth of online shopping pre-dates the pandemic, the trend towards buying online has been ...
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ProfessionalAssessing 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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ProfessionalWhat 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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ProfessionalTime 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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ProfessionalOccupiers can save energy costs
With government guidance continuing to require everyone who can work effectively from home to do so, some office buildings are consuming energy at a rate similar to weekend levels.
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ProfessionalWill 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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ProfessionalWhat 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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ProfessionalWFH 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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ProfessionalConvergence 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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ProfessionalChallenging 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.
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OnlineThe outlook for the UK’s post-Brexit office market
The coronavirus pandemic has radically changed our way of working, prompting businesses to become increasingly agile and footloose – a change in company culture and working norms that would have seemed simply unimaginable just a year ago.
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ProfessionalFocusing on what is important
Christmas is a time to give thanks. After a year like no other, it is important that businesses recognise the effort and commitment shown by their staff in difficult circumstances.
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ProfessionalCan planning system deliver the Ten Point Plan for ‘Green Revolution’?
In November 2020, the government published its ‘Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution’ (TPP).
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ProfessionalNew habits will reshape cities
The impact of Covid on working patterns, the rapidly changing high street and a significant change in planning use class orders have all prompted architects and urban designers to think about our role in reshaping our cities.
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ProfessionalHow has dynamic working changed since Covid broke out?
Last month, Barclays hosted an insightful and thought-provoking webinar in partnership with Real Estate Balance, looking at the ways in which dynamic working has evolved during a unique year for three of our real estate clients.
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ProfessionalPassing judgement on the top 10 property cases of the year
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the courts still decided a number of significant legal cases throughout 2020.
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ProfessionalLet’s strive for greater inclusion
During lockdown, I found myself pondering why so often in a Zoom meeting I was the only person of colour in the room.
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ProfessionalEnd-users must be consulted on the workspace of the future
Post-Covid-19, office-space providers will need to shape their offer around what office workers want.
