All Comment articles – Page 196
-
CommentWeather: A British obsession with financial consequences
Until technology allows accurate long term weather forecasts, what can be done to manage the risk?
-
CommentSection 105: Savoye and Savoye Limited vs Spicers Limited
This judgment provides guidance on the definition of ‘construction operations’ and the meaning of ‘forming, or to form, part of the land’
-
CommentTop trumps
Recent amendments to two powerful pieces of legislation around recovery of costs in construction contract adjudication mean they contradict each other. So, which takes precedent?
-
CommentLetter: Priorities for delivering infrastructure
RICS’ Amanda Clack supports London First’s point on devolution
-
CommentDecisions, decisions
Building’s Agenda 15 manifesto, launched this month, was drawn up after a year of consultation with its readers on what construction needs from the next government. Lib Dem Andrew Stunell is the first MP to respond to our policy blueprint
-
CommentA need for certainty
John Laing’s return to the stock market has highlighted the UK’s short-term approach to infrastructure
-
-
CommentOnline poll: European competitors
Will there be increased competition from European firms as a result of the stagnating eurozone recovery? Vote here
-
CommentSpace: The final frontier
Our understanding of the kinds of workspaces employees require is changing and this will result in offices that are more flexible and responsive to the varied needs of their occupiers
-
CommentFeeling good
I’m not often optimistic, but 2015 looks set to be a happy new year for construction
-
CommentMoving into 2015
The latest ONS figures confirmed that growth in construction slowed towards the end of last year
-
CommentCloud enabled collaboration
A wide-scale adoption of cloud-based storage is vital for the industry
-
CommentCDM regulations: New rules to live by
Major revisions to the CDM regulations are expected to come into force in April. So are you ready?
-
CommentBIM and Social Physics
How can MIT professor Alex Pentland’s book widen our understanding of BIM?
-
CommentBuilding on women's success
Women who have made it to a leadership position in construction have a responsibility to nurture female talent at a more junior level
-
CommentAdjudication: How far can your tactics go?
Adjudication may be a bit rough and tumble but the process must maintain respect
-
CommentHansom: From the horse's mouth
Real estate investors do battle for Knightsbridge barracks, architects clear their diaries for an exhibition dedicated to working with clients, and Redrow makes a late Bafta entry for best psychological thriller
-
CommentTipping point has come
Local Government Association warns that country is approaching “tipping point” in shortage of school places
-
CommentPublic sector procurement: Small fish in a big pond
New rules are due to come into force this year aimed at opening up contracts to SME contractors. Here’s what you need to know
-
CommentA letter from the chief construction adviser
The skills shortage was last year’s big issue for construction. This year we can begin to offer a solution by every company adopting a school and helping to inspire the next generation