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Why do we need a £14bn “mega canal” linking Scotland with London when we already have one (Taking the scenic route? Building 10 May). It is called the North Sea. With many of our industrial centres close to the sea, much more could be made of coastal shipping as an environmentally friendly transport method and take many consignments off our roads and rail.
John Medlock, Axter Ltd, Suffolk
Carillion’s chief sustainability officer responds to our article about his company’s sustainability targets
Let’s go back in time with thought-provoking graffiti from the sixties, a return to the slow pace of barge travel, and the recollection of how the 2012 Olympics promised so much for contractors
While the need to avoid demolition is more urgent than ever, there are many challenges to overcome before a building can be retained. The next government could do much to improve the current system, writes Avison Young’s Laura Jenkinson
The UK has one of the worst productivity rates in Europe and we need to get more people working. Who will take ownership of this national tragedy, asks Richard Steer
Artificial intelligence is already a significant presence in our lives and the transformation of our world is only going to get faster. We therefore need to learn and adapt to stay relevant, says Diego Padilla-Philipps
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