All Comment articles – Page 75
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CommentYou've hardly changed at all
Constructing Excellence’s review of the progress we’ve made in the 11 years since Sir John Egan, who was chairman of BAA at the time, published his report should come with a health warning: reading this may cause severe depression
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NewsVideo: Keith Clarke on China, energy security and backing renewables
Atkins’ chief executive says the challenge of global warming can only be met by engineering
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CommentA good day for gloom-mongers
We live in confusing times. On one hand, we’ve had a week of posturing by the Tories and Labour as each tries to outdo the other on the prickliness of the hair shirts they’ll be forcing Whitehall in particular, and the public sector in general, to wear
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NewsMusings from the Tory conference
The head of public work at EC Harris wonders what the opposition will do about sustainability and regeneration if it comes into power
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NewsWhat does the housing market data really mean?
This month has seen several conflicting reports on the state of the housing market - so will the gloom continue or are we at the start of an upturn? The head of residential research at Savills gives us his view
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NewsEducation spending cuts: any hints?
With the party conference season in full swing, we just might find out where we stand with the school building programme
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NewsIs it still cover pricing without the phone call?
The OFT has outlawed cover pricing, but that won’t stop firms putting in high bids so they lose contracts they can’t cope with
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NewsOFT verdict: The client's options
What could those who have employed or are currently employing the services of contractors named by the OFT do now they know the score
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NewsHuge OFT fines are harsh and unfair
The OFT’s fines are as unpleasant as they are unnecessary but as an industry we must move on
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In with the old
Reusing existing buildings is set to be the next big thing because it is greener and cheaper than new build
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NewsAn apprentice's tale
When Allan Lamb was laid off at the end of last year, his career was put on hold, but thanks to the apprenticeship matching service he has found a new job
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CommentOFT investigation: It’s wrong – but how wrong?
The recession has weakened regional contractors to the point that a fine set at the ‘lenient’ level of 2% of turnover may force many to close down
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NewsThe battle of Little Britain: On board with Sheppard Robson
A snapped-off tiller, an injured knee, some serious seasickness and almost a lost spinnaker – a fun day out was had by all!
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CommentThank you, Sir Stuart Lipton
Lipton won the intellectual argument that good design wasn’t a luxury limited to an arts project backed by a patron with more money than sense
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NewsBSF brings in the benefits
Providing 110,000 pupils with new facilities and buildings is something to be proud of
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CommentLittle Britain diary: Dressed to impress
Oilskins and black-tie outfits packed, the Weightmans team can't wait for the race – so they can get to the parties in good time
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NewsAn uphill road to recovery
Construction activity may be falling more slowly now, but a number of issues are challenging the sector
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CommentBack to schools: Building in a recession
Question one. How can we keep spending billions on school building while struggling with the biggest crisis in our public finances since the war?