All Comment articles – Page 81
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NewsPassivhaus: Cosy or costly?
Michael Willoughby questions whether a Frankfurt cottage industry will make it across the pond intact
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NewsThe answer to recession is to get Britain building
Trying to boost consumer spending won't bring economic recovery – constructive action is what the UK needs
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NewsRICS E-tendering champion defends underused system
System was a 'bold' move to make electronic tendering free and available to all QSs
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FeaturesIn defence of Dubai
That Dubai too has been hit by the slowdown has caused much glee among those envious of its dynamism, but in the long term the recession can only make it stronger
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NewsUK jobs for foreign workers
That's bound to happen if you hire an overseas subbie – so don't blame the Italian firm in the Lindsey dispute for using its own workers; Total should have thought this through
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NewsHeathrow's third runway won't prevent a crash landing
The promise of a wealth of new work at Heathrow is good news for construction – but it won't save the industry in the short term
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NewsHow to launch a business in a downturn
Ditching a steady job on the eve of recession: now there's a cunning plan! Why – and how – did he do it? Read the blog and find out…
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NewsWhy renewables dominated World Future Energy Summit
Checking out the latest technology in renewable power at the World Future Energy Summit
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CommentThat was then, this is now
The recession gives us the opportunity to explore new ideas, says Gus Alexander. And, who knows, we might even get to think beyond the certainties of our home-owning democracy
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CommentNot a problem, a solution
Like collaborative working, being sustainable was a child of the boom years.
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NewsConstruction and conflict in Jerusalem
With land at the heart of the Palestinian/Israeli struggle, every construction project can constitute a political act
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Comment
Back to schools: Problems with schools projects
With heavy government spending almost guaranteed, schools projects are an attractive prospect in 2009. But they come with their own particular problems
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CommentBrace yourselves
2008 was horrible and all the indications are that 2009 will be even worse. Richard Steer tries to muster a little optimism for the year ahead
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CommentHappy new year (yes, really)
Sorry, folks, but joyful prospects for 2009 are thin on the ground
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New zero carbon proposals: 'An admirable cop-out'
Building surveys industry reactions to yesterday's government proposal to make zero-carbon housing targets more achievable
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FeaturesFeeling the chill in Shanghai
It's two degrees below zero and oddly quiet in China's second city – and that's not just because of a ban on honking car horns
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NewsWhat does SMC stand for?
Shareholders may be better informed after today’s announcement, but others may still be confused
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FeaturesMood sours in once booming Dubai
Announcements of lay-offs and projects put on hold have left contractors in the emirate worried
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NewsBanking tips for tough times
Contractors and housebuilders are not banks' favourite customers right now…