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PellFrischmann’s Mike Hitchens hails the many innovations of Centre Point
The sector is at a crossroads, and unless we can find a way to solve the recruitment problem and make construction more attractive, we have a problem
The government’s consultation on banning combustible cladding materials has been published. The implication is that the industry isn’t capable of constructing buildings correctly
With several high profile retailers closing stores, the face of the high street is changing. Local authorities have a key role to play in rejuvenating local economies
Projects such as New York’s hugely ambitious Hudson Yards, Sydney’s Metro system or HS2 in London illustrate the benefit of integrating developments with new infrastructure
We are seeing the rapid growth of nationalism and popularism – what does this mean for construction’s global ambitions?
Jane Briginshaw argues for a big shift in the planning system
We ask readers to share their visions of the construction industry in 25 years’ time
Haringey should take a look at Croydon to see how long it takes to build homes and there’s yet more bad news for Carillion employees
There are plans afoot to reform the planning system, but reforming the green belt won’t necessarily result in the countryside’s disappearance
Housebuilding targets must be pursued, but L&G Homes boss says we also need to focus on placemaking and building viable communities
Ian Yule looks at how the courts have interpreted clauses on good faith and co-operation in long-term maintenance contracts like PFI
Could the decision in a second adjudication be relied upon to defeat a petition to wind up an employer for failing to pay the sum awarded in an earlier adjudication?
One year on from the Grenfell Tower fire, and the concerns over a potentially lengthy inquiry has only added to the considerable discontent over a lack of action
Efforts to tackle the issue so far have been little more than “nudging” techniques to pay more promptly. Is the government ready to ramp up the campaign?
Tony Bingham explains the ins and outs of GDPR compliance, and how to make sure you don’t fall foul of the new data rules
