All articles by Chloë McCulloch – Page 5
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CommentT&T and CBRE: A good deal to think about
What will T T’s sale of a 60% stake to CBRE mean for the firm – and the wider industry?
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CommentFreedom day in shackles
With responsibility for risk assessment shifting from government to employers, firms have a lot on their shoulders
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CommentBrexit realities are hitting home
Labour shortages and import barriers are now joined by certification challenges
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CommentGive us the tools and we will finish the job
As the UK economy goes up a gear, there’s plenty of construction work – but where are the materials to do it with?
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CommentState of the market: Becalmed waters but no plain sailing
A surge in optimism is wonderful to see, but material price inflation could put a brake on construction’s rebound
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CommentOptimism makes a comeback
It has been a gruelling year of lockdowns, but positive signs for construction mean we can now dare to hope
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FeaturesIn Business: Scape’s boss sees a strong pipeline of public sector work
Mark Robinson on next week’s budget, cladding remediation, frameworks under scrutiny and why his London office is moving
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CommentIs the Treasury listening?
Money invested into construction pays back several times over, that’s the message that needs to get through ahead of next month’s Budget
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CommentNow is a critical moment to protect site workers
If construction sites are to stay open and help keep the economy afloat, then bosses must act to minimise the risks
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CommentOn the bright side: A vaccine and Joe Biden in one week
Now construction just needs investors to press ahead with projects and government to commit to long-term funding
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CommentIf there’s a second wave, we all get drenched
Construction bosses are considering how to get through one of the toughest winters they have ever faced
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CommentGlimmers of hope: A few reasons to be (almost) cheerful
Knocked down by the coronavirus, the industry is struggling back to its feet
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CommentThe Building Safety Bill – the urgency of now
The new legislation will change the industry for the better, and not a moment too soon
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NewsWates rejigs to focus on public sector and housing work
Raft of new appointments come after firm cut 300 jobs in wake of covid-19 crisis
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CommentBuild, Build, Build: Big on rhetoric, but no new money yet
Today’s speech by the PM is a welcome shot in the arm for construction, but while he has sped up spending there is no new stimulus - and no mention of retrofitting homes
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CommentHow to get construction back on its feet
The CLC has proposed an ambitious recovery plan - it needs to be to overcome the unprecedented challenges posed by covid-19
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CommentThe long and winding road to recovery
Construction firms want to understand the government’s lockdown exit strategy before they make meaningful plans for the future
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CommentBuilding the road to recovery after the coronavirus crisis
Construction is doing its bit to help the country in its hour of need. Building’s Proud to Help campaign places your efforts at the centre of our coverage
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CommentBusiness as usual? It’s anything but
Big name contractors are striving to keep sites open, the problem is not everyone agrees it is the right approach