All Comment articles – Page 37
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CommentSomething is rotten...
As parliament mulls its options for refurbishing the Palace of Westminster, it could learn from what happens when an estate is left to ruin
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CommentMan with a mission
The new communities secretary has made some encouraging noises about addressing the UK’s need for more homes. But the task that lies ahead of him is neither small, nor simple
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CommentStraight talking
Convincing clients of the value of your product means speaking plain English
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CommentThe future remains uncertain
A majority government gives business a stable platform so we can go back to ‘business as usual’ – but what happens next?
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CommentPolicy by accident
Much of the agenda spelled out by the Queen this week will be welcome but there remain big concerns
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CommentIt’s not just carbon that changes climate
The effects of deforestation in South America highlight the interrelated nature of our climate, ecosystem and lifestyle
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CommentConstruction 2025: Where were you?
The government’s strategy document outlined a utopian vision for construction. What happened?
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CommentIs right to buy the right solution?
Far from conservative, the new government could see a housing revolution
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CommentStand and deliver
The government needs to act now to have any chance of staving off a housing crisis
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CommentSteve Gee’s campaign diary: week 4
John Rowan and Partners’ managing partner Steve Gee who stood as a Lib Dem candidate for the Epsom and Ewell constituency on how defeat feels
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CommentTimes are changing
The industry must change to meet the challenge facing construction’s professional institutions
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CommentWhat the reshuffle means for construction
David Cameron’s second term looks set to be one of the most aggressive government programmes in recent history
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CommentIs it time to move house?
Should Parliament be moved to a northern city or remain in the capital?
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CommentThe green agenda will not sink with the Lib Dems
On the face of it the Tories may not seem to have much time for the sustainability agenda, but there is cause for optimism
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CommentThe power of three
City villages, city regions and buildings that are more resilient to the weather show some innovative ways in which construction is steadily improving the future of the built environment
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CommentAfter the vote
As Britain goes to the polls, how concerned should construction be about the impact of a close election outcome?
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CommentConstruction’s election week: 08.05.15
So it has all come down to this. After accusations and arguments, promises and pledges the election is over … at least for now
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CommentSteve Gee’s campaign diary: week 3
John Rowan and Partners’ managing partner Steve Gee is standing as the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for the Epsom and Ewell constituency
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CommentHurry up and wait
The Housing Standards Review has confused timings surrounding policies and standards relating to domestic planning, says Dan Jestico. Which could actually delay applications for housing projects