Change is in the air: how Burnham can boost housebuilding
In his last column as chief executive of Barratt Redrow, David Thomas outlines some ways of boosting housebuilding while reminding us why it is important
Paul Morrell: The problem with reforming construction professions is knowing where to start
Former government chief construction adviser examines MHCLG’s call for evidence on professions, trades and occupations - and argues progress will stall unless government is clear about what it can fix
Cross-industry collaboration at its best: The human story behind the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
The UKNZCBS is so much more than the sum of the technical parts that made it. Tamsin Tweddell explores the human capabilities which made it possible
Why Burnham needs to be bold and go Dutch to tackle the youth jobs crisis and address our construction skills shortage
With nearly one million young people classified as Neet and the housebuilding sector facing a shortfall of 1.3 million tradespeople, Vistry’s Stephen Teagle argues the Burnham government needs a radical approach to technical education
Why social value must start with place, not policy
Andy Burnham is right to champion social value - but turning a place-based idea into a national rule is how it fails, says Ellie Jenkins
Crisis management to national renewal – what does the built environment need from Andy Burnham’s first 100 days?
With Andy Burnham installed at No 10 today, Richard Steer sets out the practical steps a new prime minister should take in his first 100 days to unlock stalled projects, stabilise investment and rebuild capacity
This month’s construction industry gossip: Feeling hot hot hot
The latest chatter around the industry
Office to resi needs a shot in the arm - here’s how to do it
A decade after PDR were made permanent, some are questioning if the bubble has now burst. But with MHCLG launching a fresh consultation on potential amendments last month, Jonathan Childs explains how we might get conversion rates back to their peak
Burnham has the vision – now industry needs the detail
The incoming prime minister’s devolution pitch chimes with construction’s priorities, but his first months in office will show whether regional growth can move from speech to delivery, writes Chloe McCulloch
Data can open doors to new development
Accurate data monitoring in real time not only increases industry efficiency and productivity but can change user behaviour and reassure the public that new development is beneficial, writes George Williams at Stantec
Attracting talent isn’t the problem… keeping it is
Getting more young people through the door is only half the battle. The bigger challenge for construction is creating the support and sense of purpose that persuades them to build a long-term career, says Tanguy Guerer
Hidden defects are testing faith in Britain’s buildings
Recent defects and near misses suggest the industry needs stronger oversight, better competence checks and a renewed respect for engineering judgement, says Denise Chevin
In a volatile market, resilience means knowing how to adapt
How the industry responds to the new normal of outside influences like wars, pandemics and new prime ministers will be key to its success, writes RLB chief executive Andrew Reynolds
Unlocking 500,000 good quality homes: how the Renew inquiry is making the case for northern growth
The Northern Housing Consortium’s inquiry into housing-led regeneration published its interim report earlier this month, Tracy Harrison explains what comes next
Why place-based investment needs stronger business cases
The UK’s pipeline of regional regeneration schemes will only move forward if early-stage business cases give investors confidence on value, risk and delivery - says Richard Bonner at AtkinsRéalis
Planners can’t assume demolition is less green
Nicholle Kingsley on a new ruling that proves demolition is not automatically the less sustainable option
The how and why of collaborative contracting
Richard Adams unpacks the trend towards greater collaboration in the UK construction industry’s procurement and contractual models
Don’t get caught out by AI hallucinations
A solicitors firm got a flea in its ear after submitting AI hallucinations in court papers – but proper penalties are needed
What will the construction products reform white paper mean for you?
Paul Scott, Avita Rajoo and Sandra Kortus explain the impact of the planned reforms contained in the construction products reform white paper
The residential occupier exemption and pay less notices
A new ruling has clarified the scope of the residential occupier exception to adjudication and what makes a pay less notice effective
