All Comment articles – Page 82
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NewsMIPIM Horizons: You really should be here
More UK firms should be attending the new MIPIM event for emerging markets: the amount of work on offer could be a lifeline
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NewsSydney Opera House: a legacy worth the pain
The birth of the Australian landmark caused its architect much suffering, but Jørn Utzon must have known it would be what he was remembered for
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CommentBad old days
The lack of cash in construction could usher in a return to mutual mistrust between contractors and clients
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NewsRecession budget will soften hard landing for some
Alistair Darling's pre-Budget report will not transform construction's fortunes but may bring relief to mid-sized firms
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NewsCredit crunch turns regeneration global
Why a Basildon regeneration scheme is keeping an eye on the world's economies
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NewsThames Gateway to test mettle of housing super-agency
Homes and Communities Agency chief promises flexible grant rates to see the housing sector through the downturn
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NewsPre-Budget report: What it means for construction
How the government's emergency measures to tackle the downturn will affect the construction industry
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NewsHow recession can give construction a boost
The industry's image at least is set to gain if inconsiderate firms are the first to go in the downturn
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CommentA sea of troubles
Looking into the white wall of fog ahead, it’s impossible to discern a safe haven, or the rocks in between. But, says Richard Steer, that doesn’t mean we should lose sight of what we’re about
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NewsWho designed this new Dubai bridge?
City's architects and engineers are in the dark about who is behind this iconic bridge design
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NewsWhat does Obama's victory mean for construction?
These are the pledges Barack Obama made in the run-up to his historic election victory
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CommentWelcome to the bunfight
You probably think American politics is full of weirdos, incompetent ego-maniacs and moose-gobbling creationists. But no, says Chris Addison, it’s nowhere near as sane as that
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NewsMoney for nothing
Banks are taking liberties with construction firms – but their payback time will come
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NewsThe international surprises of the World Architecture Festival
From chapels to car parks, the UK has a lot to learn from the ideas of small architects abroad
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NewsLike Cannes, but with buildings …
The World Architectural Festival is a feast of stunning buildings, big names and weeping designers
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NewsA romantic affair between man and machine
London Fields played host this weekend to 'Transports Exceptionnels', a remarkable encounter between a svelte French dancer and a 13-tonne digger
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NewsThe 80% carbon reduction target is one we can achieve
The construction industry has a big part to play in helping the government achieve its ambitious environmental target for 2050
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NewsLaw report: Latest international law trends
Last week lawyers gathered in London to discuss the latest in contract forms, dispute resolution and risk mitigation around the globe, and this is what they said...
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NewsBehind the scenes at the Stirling prize party
Friday's awards ceremony was followed by an alcohol-fuelled evening of rumours, tittle-tattle and outspoken opinions