All articles by Denise Chevin – Page 9
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NewsHere’s to the specialists
If you're looking for technical ingenuity, business acumen or sheer inspiration in the construction industry you need look no further than the pages of this supplement.
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CommentGive it to us straight
One thing’s for sure about the London Olympics: the government won’t be picking up any medals for its management of the public’s expectations.
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NewsPublic enemy number 1
Climate change is the biggest issue facing mankind today. And as 44% of carbon dioxide in the UK stems from the built environment, reducing it is without a doubt the biggest challenge facing the construction industry.
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CommentAre the Games in trouble already?
London’s euphoria at snatching the Olympic Games from the jaws of Paris has been washed away by a steady flow of news stories about the problems of delivery.
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CommentSomething has to be done
Nine out of 10 sites are delayed by the apparent inability of gas, electricity and water suppliers to do what they’re in business to. They can take six months to produce a simple quote. They can charge you £4,000 before they begin to think about putting in a water mains.
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CommentSave our college
Plonked in the middle of Norfolk, a few miles from the Queen’s Sandringham estate, CITB–ConstructionSkills’ National Construction College can seem removed from the bang and bustle of the industry at work.
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CommentLast things first
He could make CSCS cards mandatory on government contracts, equalise VAT on new build and refurbishment, or even speed up planning … in fact, there’s no shortage of the things the industry would like Tony Blair to cross off his to-do list before he leaves office.
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CommentFriends at last
“In love” would be too strong a term for it. But the City is certainly feeling warm and cuddly towards contracting, a sector it has traditionally treated with frigid indifference.
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CommentLife in the inbetween
Whether you think its right or wrong, Tony Blair’s impending eviction from Downing Street is going to have repercussions for the industry.
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CommentThe mother of all contract wins
Congratulations to the CLM consortium of Mace, Laing O’Rourke, and the American engineer CH2M, aided by Davis Langdon, which this week won the race to become the delivery partner for the 2012 Olympics.
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CommentWhat the Poles have done for us
A construction industry without foreign labour is about as viable as a fish on a skiing holiday. So in the midst of the political hoo-ha over immigration, one thing is clear.
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CommentThe death of injustice
The introduction of the corporate manslaughter law edged a great deal closer this week. Although it has been dividing the industry over its merits and worth – and will no doubt continue to do so – on balance we should be welcoming rather than fearing it.
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NewsA nation of fish lovers
With so many aquariums featuring in regeneration plans Building's editor (owner of two goldfish) believes it may be time to pull the plug
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CommentThat dizzy feeling
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread – this is perhaps the phrase that best describes the government’s current approach to housing policy.
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NewsBovis and Lend Lease: The full story!
Building’s editor explains why any news surrounding Bovis Lend Lease brings out the Heat reader in everyone in the construction industry
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CommentThank heavens for the Olympics
It’s been a devil of a week on the playing fields. The English cricket team was whitewashed by Sri Lanka, all the Brits crashed out of Wimbledon and the football team … well let’s not go there.
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NewsA campaign of critical importance
Building's new 99% campaign seeks to make existing building stock as sustainable as new developments. The magazine's editor explains why the initiative is so crucial.
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