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Trailblazers: The Colosseum, Rome

2018-08-13T06:00:00+01:00By Jason Langer

Robert Bird Group director Jason Langer admires how one of the most copied pieces of architectural detailing is actually a piece of temporary works engineering

We need to build on working capital successes
2018-08-13T06:00:00+01:00By Martin Flint
For construction to thrive during a period of change, the onus is on large firms to create efficiencies that improve the entire sector’s financial position
Leader: Taking a step back to go forwards
2018-08-10T06:00:00+01:00By Chloë McCulloch
While it’s a grim picture for contracting, individual firms are starting to fight back. But the uncertainty of Brexit still looms large over the industry
Hansom: Ups and downs
2018-08-10T06:00:00+01:00By Hansom
From news stories to new storeys, Building’s former home is flattened for redevelopment, while a new office block in Clerkenwell just looks demolished
What's wrong with retention?
2018-08-09T06:00:00+01:00By Peter Hibberd
Retentions meet a real need and aren’t a problem in themselves – it’s how they are administered that needs fixing
Case in focus: valuation evidence
2018-08-09T06:00:00+01:00By Ted Lowery
Ted Lowery on when repair costs trump diminution in value as a determinant of damages
Brexit: Prepare for the worst
2018-08-08T06:00:00+01:00By Richard Steer
Watching the minimal impact on the industry over the past two years, I’ve tried to be optimistic about Britain leaving the EU – but now the tide seems to be turning

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The UK space industry is presenting construction with an exciting opportunity
2018-08-08T06:00:00+01:00By Doug Johnson
The government’s recent announcement that it has awarded funding for new horizontal and vertical spaceports is a critical milestone for the UK’s fledgling spaceflight sector
The £12m blame game
2018-08-07T06:00:00+01:00By Tony Bingham
When 64 homes had to be demolished, the council claimed the architect had assumed responsibility for others’ errors
Reaping the benefits of AI in the built environment: An agenda for action
2018-08-07T06:00:00+01:00By Will Cavendish
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are already here. But there are barriers preventing them from being fully exploited
Get ready for a new digital way of working
2018-08-06T06:00:00+01:00By Lucien Wynn
Digital technology can address many of the challenges the construction industry faces, but with the sector widely reported as one of the least digitised, reskilling now is important to ensure the industry is ready for the 4th Industrial Revolution
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Leader: Playing fair
2018-08-03T06:00:00+01:00By Chloë McCulloch
It’s not just main contractors who have been at fault over late payments. Practices along the entire chain, right from the client, should be more transparent
Hansom: Lazy-hazy-crazy days
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