All Comment articles – Page 208
-
CommentLittle Britain blog: no choppy waters
With calm water sailing, talk at the construction industry regatta was of the difficulties posed by the improving economic climate
-
CommentTacking and jibing with the market
Tony Poole takes the temperature of the industry at this week’s Little Britain regatta
-
CommentOnly the qualified need apply for higher education bonanza
Nine billion pounds worth of work coming down the pipeline shouldn’t be seen as easy pickings
-
CommentLittle Britain blog: Alive and well
After testing economic times the annual construciton industry regatta is back
-
CommentHansom: Prepare for landing
Modelling gets physical (again), the CBI could go either way on airports, Atkins finds a new purpose for aviation technology, Fred Flintstone does a runner - and Isambard Kingdom Brunel quits smoking
-
CommentSchool building: Could do better
The EFA is facing a huge task – but it must think about the legacy it will leave for future generations
-
CommentBetter understanding BIM
The RICS chief executive writes on Frank McLeod’s most recent BIM blog
-
CommentLet’s talk about it
A High Court decision says parties to a dispute may be obliged to first to enter into friendly discussions
-
CommentThe procurement challenge
A reader writes and gives their views on the public sector procurement system
-
CommentOur non-domestic buildings are getting worse
Government figures show the proportion of highly energy efficient buildings is actually falling
-
CommentThe cost of avoiding disputes
Can we learn from earlier arrangements to reduce disputes later?
-
CommentDo your buildings adapt to climate change?
The buildings we are building now will need to adapt to climate and social changes not just in the long term but in the next five years
-
CommentEducation estates: A landscape in flux
The last few years have seen major developments in the way the UK’s educational estates are funded
-
CommentMeasuring customer satisfaction
The “net promoter score” is the latest way to test if your clients are happy. But it can’t replace genuine interaction
-
CommentCan building services continue to serve?
As the market comes out of recession building services teams need to be vigilant
-
CommentWhy did you sign that?
Identifying who is liable if that dream property purchase turns into a nightmare can be difficult
-
CommentBrazilian flair
Infrastructure development in the recent World Cup’s host country offers opportunities for UK firms
-
CommentEmirates Trading Agency LLC vs Prime Mineral Exports Private Ltd: Dispute resolution clause
Is an obligation requiring friendly discussions in good faith enforceable as a condition precedent to the dispute being referred to arbitration?
-
CommentAnother brick in the wall?
There are contractual solutions to guard against building material shortages
-
CommentConsultant consolidation is good news for SMEs
The recent splurge of M A leaves gaps in the market for SMEs to exploit