All Comment articles – Page 373
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CommentStandardise and deliver
It’s time to prove that the industry can deliver the 10-20% savings the government wants – but there are some major obstacles to overcome
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CommentPrepared for the competition?
It’s possibly the most significant change in property law for decades – from this month, commercial property transactions become subject to competition law
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CommentThe Budget: Time to deliver
Last week’s Budget made it clear that the construction industry needs to be more responsive if it is to play an influential role in the UK’s growth strategy
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Wonders and blunders with Derry Long
Derry Long loves the history and charm of St Pancras International station but can’t bear the simply criminal design flaws of Sutton Police headquarters
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The big questions
Readers share their respects for construction industry giant Sir Frank Lampl, who died last week, as well as pondering the nuclear debate and media coverage of unrest in the Middle East
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About the size of it
Small firm Cotswold Geotechnical was fined 115% of its annual turnover under the Corporate Manslaughter Act. But will larger organisations suffer a similar fate?
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CommentHire firm activity bounces in January suggesting output was better than official figures show
Plant hire rose sharply in January: good news as rentals closely track construction output
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CommentHonours even in 'Osborne versus the oil giants' as pump prices fall by less than 1p
Price of petrol falls for the first time in six months
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CommentPanorama points to earnings pain, but the worst is yet to come
With interest rates set to rise don't expect to see a recovery in earnings any time soon
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CommentTender lists, who cares?
Tender lists are too long and as a result bidding is often a waste of time and money
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CommentBudget planning reforms don't solve the problem
Scrapping of brownfield target exemplies failure to choose between localism and growth
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A pollution solution?
Excel Industries is concerned that the consultation on the Code for Sustainable Homes and the energy efficiency standard for zero-carbon homes makes no apparent reference to a review of Category 6 - pollution
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Once upon a time in the West
We live in turbulent times, with the ascendancy of the East our most direct challenge. But reports of the death of the West have been greatly exaggerated
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CommentUnderstanding nature
The Japanese earthquake and tsunami have reminded us that the environment is core to contemporary architecture. The pity is, we needed reminding
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CommentHansom: If you say so
Words take on an extra significance this week as consultants insist they do not ’flee’ global
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CommentGrowing pains
It’s Budget week so we have up to the minute analysis of what this year’s Budget means for the construction industry. We also look at the effect the recent events in Japan will have on the nuclear industry and the UK’s new build programme.
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It's a gas
In regard to your article on the Passivhaus and Decent Homes refurbishments (11 February, page 50) should we expect that only empty properties will be upgraded?
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Professional indemnity insurance: don't skimp
Professional indemnity insurance isn’t required by law, so how important can it be? Very – and remember, cutting back in this area can end in tears if things go wrong
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CommentA day in the life of a TCC judge
Mr Justice Akenhead: If you’re one of those who think the life of a judge is one of leisure punctuated by the odd judgment, think again. We don’t even have time to practise our golf strokes
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CommentCrazy heights
When working 20ft above the ground, it’s best to find something sturdy to stand on …