All Industry comments articles – Page 2
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CommentCPA/Barbour ABI Index: Shifting momentum
Activity on site has slowed compared with the first quarter, while the election result has provided no assistance
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CommentNEC4: Events, dear boy, events
NEC4 contains subtle changes to clause 61.3 that relate to compensation events and which await judicial clarification
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CommentAt what cost?
It’s important to look at what is lost when competing design proposals are judged simply on how much money they will take to build out
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CommentSmart(er) procurement
Smart buildings can only be as smart as the people who use and manage them
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CommentOver to you … No, over to you …
We now know Hinkley Point C will be hugely over budget, is likely to be late, and that the contractor will have to bear the costs. But on other projects the allocation of risk is an area of fierce debate
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CommentInnovation doesn't need to be risky or a 'big bang'
Innovation can be implemented carefully and the benefits of collective knowledge shared to put in place new ideas with far less risk
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CommentGrenfell review must be considered and fearless
Politicians and professionals must be responsible and forensic in seeking the truth
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CommentDreaming of Margate
On the run-down north Kent coast is a living example of regeneration in action. With its contemporary art gallery and now the revival of Dreamland amusement park, Margate has become a model for culture-led revival
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CommentFive tips for fending off dreaded ‘scope creep’
There will always be changes to projects as they progress, but there are steps architects can take to ensure alterations do not derail the scheme
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CommentInnovation is not always good
Innovation needs to be used selectively in construction, which needs to become more efficient by taking on some principles of manufacturing
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CommentWhat this year's Serpentine Pavilion means
The secrets behind this year’s Serpentine Pavilion and how the team meets a deadline of only 20 weeks
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CommentRecovery position
A recent case involving a vessel running aground has led to a significant decision regarding recovering damages after an insurance claim
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CommentTragedies underline that we must understand ‘why’ before deciding ‘what’ to build
Recent events have stressed how involved construction is with communities and shows that we must take the long view when planning urban environments
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CommentThe age of reason
The UK’s demographic timebomb is the single biggest issue we face and needs the right solutions
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CommentLondon needs a housing reset
The private rental sector could help the government tackle the housing crisis in the capital
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CommentWhat does ‘The Fourth Industrial Revolution’ mean for real estate?
The world is experiencing technological advances which can improve efficiency and productivity
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CommentEmployee ownership is on the rise
The number of construction firms owned by their employees is increasing
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CommentDevolution has empowered the North
The North will drive its own growth regardless of what happens in Westminster
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CommentA new approach to influencing annoyance
Construction noise management solutions can provide firms with a great opportunity to influence annoyance
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CommentThe wrong targets
The UK is about to miss a key renewables target but there have been substantial improvements in carbon reduction