All Building columnists articles – Page 4
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CommentWhere are the women in the construction workforce?
Will the short-term focus of the industry on solving its migrant skills crisis mean that a much bigger opportunity to address gender equality is ignored?
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CommentIn this period of change, markets need a bit of imagination to evolve
This time of instability and rapid change can feel overwhelming, but it’s a brilliant opportunity for those savvy enough to see the possibilities
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CommentAs cities become more densely populated, we must ensure buildings offer more for the people within them
Why are some of the world’s greatest cities also the loneliest? Selina Mason believes designers and planners can do much to help
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CommentWhy construction needs a new narrative to win the war for talent
If our industry is to attract the rising generation, it needs to show them that we have truly moved into the 21st century
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CommentHow to beat the Brexit blues
There are far more important things for construction to worry about than Brexit – yes, it’s a Bad Thing, but will anyone really notice in the long run?
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CommentThe game of business: what can it teach us?
Game theory teaches us that in the world of business, talk about ‘winning’ and ‘losing’ is just a nonsense, writes Alinea’s Iain Parker
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CommentWe might already have the answers to construction's productivity issues
Talk of a united, collaborative construction industry is fine, but how do we get the message out to all those working in it?
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CommentForesight sagas: construction has an immense challenge on its hands in 2019
As we enter one of the most turbulent, uncertain years in our nation’s history, who would be brave enough to predict what’s in store for construction? Well, here goes…
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Comment2018 has been a year of anger and frustration for construction - but we are resilient and on the cusp of change
This year has highlighted some ugly aspects of the industry – like unfair payment practices and sex discrimination – but a wave of initiatives are providing a toolkit for change
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CommentGreat infrastructure requires more than nuts and bolts - it needs vision
Great infrastructure, led by design, can shape a town or city and transform the lives of communities but it takes vision, collaboration and leadership
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CommentPreparation might not deliver a better Brexit, but it will ensure a much better response
It’s still impossible to predict the outcome of the Brexit talks, but that’s no excuse not to be ready for the uncertainty ahead. Here’s a five-point plan for how to do it
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CommentBusiness in well-regulated markets trumps politics. That’s a good thing
As our politicians prepare to cut the UK from its neighbours, the world of commerce continues to march the opposite way – towards ever greater international co-operation
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CommentWe need to ensure that there is a straightforward path for young people into the construction sector
To win new recruits to construction we must all get behind a shared industry plan – changing perceptions and building a seamless talent pipeline
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CommentBrexit: the stakes are too high not to shake our bad habits
We are not going to meet the economic shock of Brexit by building in the way we’ve always done. We have to embrace radical change
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CommentWe desperately need to instil a positive culture - not box-ticking exercises
We need to think differently about corporate governance to regain public trust – a realistic set of principles will help companies achieve this
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CommentWhat's the best way to attract and recruit young people into construction? Get them young
The industry’s approach to attracting and hiring new talent is haphazard. The Construction Leadership Council, if properly funded, could do something about it
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CommentLondon's population is on the rise – so how can we ensure good growth?
We need masterplans that are designed to encourage and facilitate daily contact, says Lendlease’s Selina Mason
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CommentIt’s time to talk about Britain’s infrastructure much more boldly
We are great at building infrastructure, but we need a revolution to make the UK the most internet-connected country
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CommentPreparing for the new dawn
As we head towards Brexit, the Construction Leadership Council continues to build foundations to ensure stability and robustness in the industry