All Comment articles – Page 98
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CommentWhy construction needs the Minecraft generation
Computer games may not sound like a big part of the future for construction design, but they could be, says Bryden Wood’s Jaimie Johnston
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CommentGovernment's planning guidance on build-to-rent shows it is still supportive of the policy
The government still thinks build-to-rent can tackle the housing crisis - here’s what the latest guidance means for housing and local authorities
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CommentDo mega HQs mean a mega headache?
With such huge requirements in terms of land, materials, and technology, it’s often staggering to comprehend just how grand-scale developments come to fruition
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CommentHansom: Look lively
Battling to stay awake? You’re not alone – new research reveals napping is rife in construction, while thers in the industry are kept on their toes on a tour of Amsterdam
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CommentLegal: Full time
A recent case in the High Court puts limitation periods under collateral warranties on the spot
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CommentLegal: specialist reports - easy to miss a trick
It’s vital that you can legally rely on specialist reports into issues such as rights of light or site conditions - so it’s even more vital that nothing is overlooked
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CommentThe GRESB deadline has finally passed, but what does it really mean for the CRE industry?
The real estate sector consumes 40% of the world’s energy. GRESB - a global sustainability benchmark - will have a great role to play in a more sustainable CRE sector
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CommentInspiring more than one generation…
It’s no secret that different generations of people are moulded and shaped by the social, economic and political environments within which they grow up, but we need to understand these influences and resulting attitudes
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Comment£2bn new money for social housing – is it a story?
Those in the room for Prime Minister Theresa May’s social housing announcement applauded, but those outside gave it short shrift - is this policy enough to deliver what’s required?
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CommentLeader: Tomorrow’s world
Young people now entering the industry hold the keys to its future – let’s listen to them
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CommentLegal: Double trouble
Two-stage tendering is here to stay: Matthew Jones clears up some misconceptions about the process
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CommentArt for art’s sake: why we need to rebuild Glasgow School of Art
Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s fire-ravaged Glasgow School of Art deserves to be rebuilt, brick by brick
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CommentThe green belt misconceptions perpetuating the housing crisis
The green belt is the most widely recognised part of the English planning system, but also one of the most widely misunderstood.
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CommentCan’t stand the heat? Here’s how we can future-proof our buildings in a changing climate
Overheating represents a risk to the health and well-being of occupants of buildings - we need our new builds to be resilient
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CommentThe RIBA's good start
All credit should be given to the RIBA for its new plan of work for fire safety consultation, writes Thomas Lane
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CommentWho’s responsible for fire safety? It’s time to give the industry clarity post-Grenfell
We cannot wait for longer-term regulatory change to come into force, fire safety guidance is needed now – says Lucy Carmichael, RIBA Director of Practice
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CommentBrexit could be a disaster for my business
All of the various raw material components that make up our finished façade systems product are imported from other EU countries – because there are no UK manufacturers that are suitable - leaving the EU without a deal could have disastrous consequences for us
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CommentHansom: Full of surprises
Staff at Edinburgh Zoo change their clothes for an unexpected reason, I’m misled by a fancy-sounding project, and an apartment with prestigious links proves hard to sell …
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CommentLegal: The right to exclude
Terms limiting liability must not only be fair but must also correspond with a service provider’s standard terms of business
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CommentCase in focus: Insolvency
Ted Lowery on the impact of liquidation upon the right to adjudicate