All Comment articles – Page 85
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CommentUltra-low emissions zone - we can slash vehicle emissions overnight
New legislation for the capital, coupled with better organisation of construction deliveries, could make a significant impact on London’s air quality
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Comment5 minutes with... Nic Clark, managing director, KLH
Nic Clark talks to building about guitars, Rome’s Pantheon, and tall blokes getting in the way at gigs
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CommentWhy should employers care about the gender pay gap?
As this year’s construction gender pay gap figures are revealed, why should we care?
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Bowled over
ISG finds its US owners fail to appreciate a cricket win, and the Danes give the City of London a lesson in how to be cool
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CommentBuilding’s diversity survey – take a look around you
Well, if you are one of those white middle-aged men who has a leadership position, it’s time to take a look at yourself and those around you. No, really, do it.
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CommentWe need to be much more proactive in tackling mental health
Mental health isn’t something we can solve with half-measures and isolated approaches
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CommentThe VAT domestic reverse charge for construction is changing in October - here's what you need to know
Colin Laidlaw and Rupert Moyle explain the new VAT domestic reverse charge for construction services
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CommentTaking BIM to a whole new level
BIM is going global, with the launch of a new international standard – this is the future of construction
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CommentMeeting the apprenticeship levy challenge
Businesses must widen their recruitment strategies and target specific skills gaps to take advantage of the apprenticeship levy reform
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CommentBeing neurodivergent can help your career – and your company
Fostering a neurodiverse workforce isn’t just about equality – it’s about the benefits a different range of thinking skills can bring to company results
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CommentOut of commission: dealing with disputes on oral contracts
How one dispute regarding oral contractual arrangements ended up before the Supreme Court
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CommentConstruction must admit it has a problem with diversity
Disappointing diversity statistics should not make us sigh and shrug – recognising that it simply isn’t good enough should spur us all to take effective action
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Comment5 minutes with... Ian Bogle, founder, Bogle Architects
Ian Bogle talks to Building about the Empire State Building, Adidas Sambas and Lebanese food
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CommentBrexit: a classic case of poor project management
The prime minister’s handling of Brexit bears uncanny parallels to poor management of construction projects – so what can we all learn from this?
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CommentIndependence daze: lack of clarity on Brexit continues to hit business
As the so-called Brexit deadline passes, ongoing uncertainty does untold damage
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CommentLegal: the fluctuations of Brexit in building contracts
Entering a building contract while Brexit is pending demands close attention to fluctuation provisions
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CommentMoney talks: as Brexit looms ahead, government can use its levers to keep things moving
With all eyes on Brexit, government has neglected to back up its push for offsite with a solid pipeline of investment, says Stephen Beechey
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Prize fights
The Ministry of Defence has a territorial dispute with Lendlease, Spurs has grounds for hope, and we go in search of accolades
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CommentAdjudications: smashed but not grabbed
A new ruling on smash-and-grab adjudications has further complicated matters
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CommentA contract is not a state of mind
Starting work without a proper contract is common practice, but it’s what’s on paper that counts, not what’s in your head