All Analysis articles – Page 15
-
FeaturesHigh Speed 2: full speed ahead
High Speed 2 is a project people love to hate. But it would reduce train overcrowding, boost business and pump billions into the construction industry
-
CommentNuclear is cheaper but dangerous for green coalitions
The Climate Change Committee says nuclear is most cost-effective way of delivering low-carbon power and could force ruling Lib Dems to abandon large-scale renewables
-
CommentWhat's driving firms to the wall?
KPMG’s director of restructuring Martin Kelly explains why voluntary insolvency figures have jumped 20%
-
FeaturesUcatt: Out for the count?
In 2009 Alan Ritchie was voted leader of Ucatt - put there by 5.3% of its membership. But now the ballot has been ruled void and the union is having to spend its time appealing the decision and salvaging its reputation. How did it get into this mess?
-
CommentLondon Plan goes for growth
Suggested changes this week to the Boris Johnson London Plan could spell positive news for housing
-
CommentWho will be the next Crossrail boss?
Joey Gardiner sifts the tea leaves after recent senior rail industry moves
-
CommentEC Harris on its Royal logisitics
EC Harris is one firm that certainly won’t be forgetting the Royal Wedding in a hurry.
-
FeaturesEveryone loves a Wedding
Thought construction firms would struggle to make a connection with Will and Kate’s big event? Think again - here’s our pick of the tenuous publicity stunts
-
FeaturesChoose your weapon: The defence sector
For those hoping to fight for some of the £2.9bn of annual construction work from the MoD’s property arm, the target has shifted
-
CommentWill HSE cuts mean more construction deaths?
Unions warn hard-won improvements in safety are in jeopardy ahead of International Workers Memorial Day
-
CommentOFT appeal timeline: What happens next?
OFT has until 26 May to appeal Competition Appeal Tribunal fine reductions
-
FeaturesAffordable rent: a numbers crisis
The government hopes that allowing housing associations to charge higher rents will lead to more new homes built with less subsidy. But many in the sector think it will have exactly the opposite effect.
-
-
CommentSchools: Hands up if you know the answer
The James Review team has spent months coming up with the solution to schools delivery - and it looks suspiciously like existing body Partnerships for Schools. The government needs to swallow its pride and accept the verdict
-
FeaturesWhat happens to construction bosses when they leave?
We track down the bosses who once commanded the biggest firms in construction and reveal their new roles away from the limelight
-
FeaturesAll change: The rail sector
The rail sector is embarking on a journey of disruption, change and uncertainty, with Network Rail’s transformation at the centre of it all. But having dodged the worst of the spending cuts, the sector could become a highly sought-after destination – for those who can handle the risk
-
Features
Constructionline survey: How public sector clients will make cuts
Public sector clients are being forced to cut costs dramatically. So how exactly are they doing it? Here are the results of a survey by Constructionline, which reveals what the industry needs to be worried about - and where the opportunities can be found
-
FeaturesNHS reform: What’s the prognosis for the £36bn estate?
The NHS is undergoing radical reform, which throws up opportunities to reorganise its £36bn estate. But big political, financial and legal uncertainties leave the construction supply chains unsure of their future
-
FeaturesStep 1: Standardise your public building
Efficiency has long eluded the construction industry - but now the government is demanding cuts in costs of up to 20%. So any company wanting public sector work had better think up some pretty clever ways to help make that happen
-
FeaturesNuclear alert: Future of £50bn new build plan
In the weeks following fukushima, the UK nuclear industry is already under review. what does this mean for the future of £50bn new build plan?