All Comment articles – Page 159
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CommentPayment rules: Was it worth it?
Over the last 20 years the industry has invested in trying to improve cash flow, but has it been money well spent?
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CommentCould Brexit end procurement red tape?
Would a vote to leave the EU really cut the amount of red tape involved in procurement?
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CommentA reluctant Remainer
For the construction sector it makes sense to vote to remain in the EU, but personally I’ve struggled with many of the Remain campaign’s arguments, until now …
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CommentPrefab homes could answer London's problems
The industry needs to embrace change if it is to continue to prosper
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CommentWorking directly with subbies - the collaboration game
Essential Living looks to collaboration to de-risk pipeline and get a handle on construction costs
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CommentHansom: That's entertainment
We’re having a good time this week cheering in Prague, on a computer in Slough, whizzing around on a multidirectional lift and China’s biggest rollercoaster. It’s a tube poster that got our subs giggling, though
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CommentEU referendum: On a knife edge
Six days out from the EU referendum and the result is too close to call
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CommentPlanning: Going local
While advertised by the government as a way to boost housing productivity, the Neighbourhood Planning and Infrastructure Bill only looks set to slow things down
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CommentOnline poll: EU labour
Would leaving the EU have an adverse effect on the UK construction industry’s labour costs? Here’s how you voted
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CommentSadie Morgan reflects on her diagnosis
A recent diagnosis has brought time into sharp focus in my life, but also emphasised that patience and thoroughness when faced with decisions - personal or professional - can only help to inform and strengthen the outcome
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CommentContract variations: Mixed messages
Preventing certain forms of communication from having authority on a contract may take more than a note in the terms and conditions
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CommentTackling homophobia and transphobia in construction
This Pride Month, I urge everyone not to stand by when you hear homophobic or transphobic language
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CommentWhy JLL supports remaining in the EU
There are many reasons why the construction industry should vote to remain part of Europe
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CommentHansom: The spirit world
This week, a heady cocktail of London digs, youth training schemes, celebratory relays for those who built the London Olympics, Mitie’s new surveying tool, hot air balloons and a huge gin distillery
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CommentAn unknown quantity
Do we need new planning legislation to accommodate the Build to Rent sector?
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CommentOnline poll: Training levy
Are the government’s new training levy plans a good idea? Vote here
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CommentEngineering the Serpentine Pavilion
Augmented reality helped unzip the designs for this year’s challenging build
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CommentMcAlpine: Pick ‘n’ mix
Sir Robert McAlpine’s diversification strategy towards civils and public sector work shows that, in the current market, contractors can be choosey about where they operate