All Comment articles – Page 22
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CommentWhy networking in our industry is wonderfully different
Face-to-face networking in construction is important and enjoyable
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CommentHousing association frameworks: One size doesn’t fit all
For big housing associations, one framework, open to all contractors and consultants, is not specific enough to meet demand
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CommentWhy we must transform
Construction must change its ways. The government may at last be listening to our concerns, but if the sector does not innovate and attract a new breed of young workers, then it is in serious trouble
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CommentConstruction's fortunes: A sea change
Construction’s growth slowdown brings concerns about infrastructure project delays and low margins into sharp focus – and highlights the need for a change of mindset
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CommentThe blame game
The government has used the recent leaseholder scandal to blame the industry for the ‘broken’ housing market. In fact, it’s just covering up its own lack of action when it should be working with housebuilders to find ways of fixing the problem
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CommentTough at the top: Carillion's woes
Carillion faces a difficult challenge after its announcement of a profit warning and the resulting plunge in share price – the firm will be looking for a very safe pair of hands to be its new CEO
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CommentExport strength
If the UK is to win work on overseas infrastructure megaprojects, we will have to get better at forming consortiums that offer the whole package. The newly-formed Infrastructure Exports: UK group may be able to help
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CommentAfter the fire
The traumatic experience at Grenfell Tower has understandably triggered a rush to find answers, but we also need to stand back and look at social housing in a holistic way
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CommentA long, hard look
The Grenfell Tower tragedy has put social housing in the spotlight - and while the government certainly has urgent questions to answer, the construction industry should also be looking to its own policies and standards
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CommentThe government isn’t doing enough to prevent a mass exodus of EU workers
Brexit could be a spark for an exodus of EU construction workers and the government doesn’t seem to have a plan
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CommentFire tests: Cause for alarm
It’s possible that combustible materials used in the cladding for Grenfell Tower and others complied with building regulations, in which case we are looking at a catastrophic failure of the system
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CommentWellbeing: Well worth it
It’s time to stop obsessing about cost-cutting and invest in improving people’s working environment and their wellbeing. It can massively increase productivity
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CommentA view of the Serpentine Pavilion 2017
Natural simplicity forms an ode to the spirit of a modern city
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CommentGrenfell Tower fire: Should this cladding be allowed?
The terrible and sudden spread of the fire at the west London tower this week has raised questions about whether ACM cladding should be permitted on high-rise residential towers
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CommentBusiness as usual
Will the new and weakened Tory government do more to promote construction? With a new set of challenges, and time ticking for the Brexit negotiations, recognising the industry’s potential is more important than ever
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CommentElection reaction: Where uncertainty will hit construction
Consensual politics is good in theory – but it’s a fine line between agreement and inertia
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CommentElection reaction: Clients abhor uncertainty
A hung parliament means uncertainty - both political and economic, which is likely to hamper clients’ spending decisions
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CommentElection reaction: Not the worst of all worlds
While sterling may be wobbly at the prospect of a hung parliament, we can welcome a return to more moderated politics
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CommentWelcome to the family
Sir Robert McAlpine appoints Paul Hamer as chief executive – a man used to tackling a big commercial challenge
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CommentLooking forward together
All too often different parts of the design community work in silos and fail to engage or collaborate. But now, more than ever, we must reach out to our peers, rethink our approach and transform our built environment