Contractors Comment – Page 13
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CommentKeeping pace: Contract awards in March
The increase in contract awards seen in mid-2013 seems to be slowing but the CPA/Barbour ABI index is still positive across most sectors
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CommentMaking it - or faking it?
Delivering real sustainability outcomes and being accountable for that delivery is becoming the norm for a growing band of intelligent clients
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CommentNo pot of gold for construction in the Rainbow Nation
A sluggish economy along with corruption, mismanagement and price fixing means South Africa’s construction industry is struggling
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CommentIt's time for the construction industry to adapt to BIM
The Dark Ages of BIM may be over, but many firms are still behind the times when it comes to implementing the technology
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CommentHealth and safety regulatory changes: A dangerous cocktail
Recent deaths highlight importance of keeping the industry’s safety standards strong
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CommentConstruction 2025: Leading from within
Positive steps are being taken towards the government’s Construction 2025 goals but there is still a huge amount to do if we are to cut carbon, find better processes of working and inspire new talent. Progress on BIM and payments is just the start
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CommentStill waiting for fair payment times
Success of the Construction Leadership Council’s fair payment initiative depends on government and the industry backing enforcement measures
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CommentSelf-employment rules take effect: Caught off guard:
How well will the construction industry transition to the new HMRC regulations?
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CommentWasting a good crisis
The construction industry stands poised for growth but it will have to know how to respond to rising demand if it is not going to fritter away its opportunities
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CommentSustainability can transform our urban areas
As an industry, we have to strive for the delivery of future-proofed resilient infrastructure
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CommentThis is one tax change we should welcome
In amending its false self-employment rules HMRC is giving employers a chance to change the construction industry’s image
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CommentOver to you: Osborne's simple act of trust
The chancellor’s Budget decision to give pensioners more control over their pension pot was a great example of how politicians should trust the electorate to make sensible decisions. Let’s have more of it
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CommentBoom time for housebuilders
The question is: how long will conditions allow these results to continue?
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CommentAfter the floods
The impact of this winter’s floods can be seen in the CPA/Barbour ABI construction activity index
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CommentWe can do more for unemployed youngsters
Construction needs to think seriously about how to get more of the UK’s huge number of unemployed young people into the industry. A recent report has some simple suggestions
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CommentA mixed school report
December’s progress report into school procurement went largely unnoticed – but if the UK is to provide the education places its population needs, both the government and the industry need to sit up and pay attention
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CommentMoney makes the world go round - including BIM
In an industry where money plays such an important role, it amazes me that we are yet to get to grips with 5D BIM
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CommentYes, things are looking up
There are quite a few reasons why construction should be feeling better about things
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CommentWater, water, everywhere
Flood protection has become national headlines for good reason, so we need to take a long, hard look at the options available
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CommentTowards sustainable growth
Our industry is no laggard when it comes to laying the foundations for sustainable growth