James Fiske CEO BCIS

Labour must urgently tackle the skills shortage if it is to meet decarbonisation promises

2024-08-20T06:00:00+01:00By James Fiske

Only by investing significantly in education and training can the government hope to achieve its net zero targets, says James Fiske of the Building Cost Information Service

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Intensification must come with flexibility built in

2024-04-05T06:00:00+01:00By

We undoubtedly need more building in our cities, but it must be easily changeable if we are to extend its shelf-life, writes Sadie Morgan

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Building the Future Commission: Powering down the road to net zero

2024-01-30T07:00:00+00:00By

After a year of consultation and consideration, last week the Building the Future commission published its final report. In this chapter, Thomas Lane considers how the industry can reduce its carbon emissions and implement greener methods of energy use and production

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We need politicians with patience and long term vision

2023-10-11T06:00:00+01:00By

Construction firms invest for the long term, we need our next government to do the same

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