All articles by Rab Bennetts
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CommentThe Farmer Review is a call for re-education
This fragmented industry needs to reform for sure, but more than that we need to fundamentally change our attitudes to how we work together
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CommentConstruction has reverted to its bad old ways
Since the recession contracts are tougher, lawyers dominate tendering, project risk is dumped on the weakest - in short the adversarial approach is back
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CommentSustainability: A virtuous circle
Achieving sustainability in practice requires tireless personal commitment. But the effort not only rubs off on others, it’s also very good for business
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CommentLet's hear it for design-savvy contractors
Builders who understand the design process give themselves a competitive edge
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CommentInconsistent design information is a blight
The RIBA should regulate architects’ work stages
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CommentWhy Vince Cable is right on rotten procurement
The business secretary’s comments on “terrified clients” excluding SMEs will have struck a chord with architects
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CommentProcuring a design team: The art of not getting shafted
What’s the best way to choose a design team? Rigid scoring systems need to change if clients are to get the best balance between cost and quality