All Building columnists articles – Page 2
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CommentMMC: Be part of the change
This industry is good at talking about change but actually making it happen relies on – above all else – modern methods of construction
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CommentLet’s be honest about private finance in infrastructure
Private investment in infrastructure has been criticised – wrongly – in the past few years. The government supports it abroad but has refused to promote it at home
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CommentTime to rein back enhancements to office buildings
Enhancing the specification of office buildings has become unsustainable – they increase construction costs, and often ‘improvements’ are unnecessary
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CommentRewriting the rules: Will the Future of Consultancy initiative change the way consultants work?
The Future of Consultancy could help consultants create new strategies to come out on top in emerging areas such as asset operation – if they take action
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CommentHousing is more than a numbers game
The main political parties should stop with the soundbites and base housing plans on solid data, not random figures
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CommentA royal park, its art, and a city divided
Extreme differences between rich and poor can be found in so many parts of our cities
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CommentQuality and quantity: Let's set the standard for the industry
Good design has a positive effect on the lives of people. We need to collaborate to improve our built environment
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CommentLet’s build our way to net zero
Infrastructure investment is the key to achieving the government’s target of net zero emissions by 2050
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CommentIt’s time to look forward to the future of our industry
If the industry is going to survive and thrive we have to continue to pull together, writes Mark Castle
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CommentIt started with a referendum…
… and that is exactly how this madness must end – with a second decisive Brexit vote before PM Johnson and his no-deal cronies bankrupt the country
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CommentTime for leadership not excuses
True business management is lacking from our industry. Chief executives and MDs must show real captaincy skills or risk being casualties
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CommentGrowing pains: It is possible that the UK higher education sector is approaching ‘peak campus’
Dramatic changes in student numbers demand fresh thinking about the adaptability and utilisation of university buildings
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CommentMoving the dial: is construction an economic enabler once again?
Environmental challenges are ones that our industry should rise to because they will create enormous opportunities for companies and individuals
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CommentGenuine opportunity for transparency
We operate in a fragmented industry and we must raise our game. Clear reporting by companies could serve to transparently build up trust
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CommentCuriouser and curiouser: how the role of the adjudicator is becoming more complex
Adjudicators are asked to resolve increasingly complex issues, so the RICS’ new rolling training programme is most welcome
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CommentOur cities in the UK can learn from Melbourne
Politicians should take a leaf out of the Australian city’s book and start to address liveability as a driver of change
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CommentUK must lead the green revolution
Britain is at the forefront of the fight to protect the environment with world-class designers and engineers – but we need more government action
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CommentWakey-wakey: we must face up to this construction skills crisis
The skills shortage is already crippling construction yet the government seems comatose in the face of the impact a no-deal Brexit will have on recruitment
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CommentIt's vital that the UK attract more private infrastructure spending
Private investment into UK infrastructure is stymied by a lack of contractors big and bold enough to take on the risk