All Comment articles – Page 43
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CommentLife returns to the regions
Most contractors now say they are seeing an increase in tendering activity outside of London. This upturn in activity cannot come a moment too soon
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NewsCity surprised by exit of Kier boss
Analysts surprised Paul Sheffield has decided to leave the firm so soon after Kier’s acquisition of May Gurney
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CommentWet behind the ears
It turns out that the problem of flood protection, which has flummoxed generations of politicians, can be solved in an afternoon by some engineering undergraduates. But will the government listen?
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CommentShort-term crises need long-term solutions
Even without the shock effect of the recent floods, it is clear that much of the UK’s building and infrastructure provision is already in crisis
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CommentIt pays to go zero carbon
A long-term approach to green policy can deliver radical benefits at reasonable cost
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CommentPower sharing
The upturn in the construction industry should redress the power imbalance in the supply chain
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CommentDropping targets for renewable energy is not the solution
Government claims that higher cost savings could be achieved if markets are left to their own devices could have risky results
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FeaturesInterview: Emma Reynolds
Housing is shaping up to be a key election battleground for Labour, and new shadow minister Emma Reynolds will be leading the charge. She tells Joey Gardiner why she is not afraid to take on the big housebuilders. Photography by Astrid Kogler
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CommentWill Labour listen?
With election nearing, how much can we learn about a future Labour government’s policies towards housebuilding?
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CommentDoing the robot
For an industry still, largely, employing the same methods of construction as it did five decades ago, advances in technology represent an opportunity to explore more efficient ways of working
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CommentLet's embrace the 'choice-edited' city
Willpower alone is not enough to change behaviours on key areas such as carbon reduction, we also need to ‘choice-edit’ our environment
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CommentFighting homophobia in construction
Stonewall’s advertising campaign has drawn attention to an important issue facing the construction industry today.
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CommentThe numbers look good
Inflation has reached its target and unemployment is falling. Things are looking better than even six months ago.
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CommentLet's politics-proof infrastructure
Sir John Armitt’s recent report suggests we need a long-term infrastructure programme that exists beyond the whims of changing governments. Building’s Agenda 15 initiative could give the industry a chance to make this a reality
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CommentAgenda 15: Time to build our future
Building’s new initiative, aimed at influencing the main political parties’ policies for the sector, kicks off with one of the biggest industry consultations ever undertaken.
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CommentA Chinese New Year
China has signalled its interest in UK markets. This may be a sign of more change to come in the following year.
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CommentImmigration, immigration, immigration
Immigration is an issue sure to stir up debate, but Building’s recent survey of the construction industry gives an interesting view on the industry’s attitudes.
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Comment2014 predictions: Wishful thinking
Ann Minogue offers some hopes and predictions for 2014, and has a bone to pick with the construction industry’s fairy godmother …
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CommentThe government has given us some cause for cheer
The National Infrastructure Plan 2013 represents some positive commitments that should boost the industry