All Industry comments articles – Page 25
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NewsTop 10 health and safety blunders of 2008
We peek from behind our fingers at the worst of the worst
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NewsAll I want for Christmas: Peter Caplehorn
Scott Brownrigg's technical director makes some Christmas wishes
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NewsAll I want for Christmas: Graham Watts
The chief executive of the Construction Industry Council gives us a peek at his Christmas list
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New zero carbon proposals: 'An admirable cop-out'
Building surveys industry reactions to yesterday's government proposal to make zero-carbon housing targets more achievable
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NewsStrictly Building: vote for Dan and Sophie!
The first couple to take to the floor in our hot and bothered construction dance-off is Building's Dan Stewart and Sophie Griffiths. Give your score now!
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NewsWhat does SMC stand for?
Shareholders may be better informed after today’s announcement, but others may still be confused
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NewsBanking tips for tough times
Contractors and housebuilders are not banks' favourite customers right now…
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NewsFinal nail in the coffin for Dubai's property market?
A change to property law aimed at shoring up developers could backfire, warns a Dubai consultant and fund manager
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NewsSydney Opera House: a legacy worth the pain
The birth of the Australian landmark caused its architect much suffering, but Jørn Utzon must have known it would be what he was remembered for
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NewsHow recession can give construction a boost
The industry's image at least is set to gain if inconsiderate firms are the first to go in the downturn
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NewsWho designed this new Dubai bridge?
City's architects and engineers are in the dark about who is behind this iconic bridge design
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NewsMoney for nothing
Banks are taking liberties with construction firms – but their payback time will come
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NewsMigrant labour: what happens when the Poles go home?
These three, and hundreds of thousands like them, are planning to go home. What will happen when the Poles say ‘Do widzenia’ to Britain?
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NewsExtreme green: Building's Sustainability Awards 2008
Sustainability practices have come a long way in the past few years, which means you have to do more than ever to impress our awards judges. Katie Puckett finds out what separates the best from the rest
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NewsLike Cannes, but with buildings …
The World Architectural Festival is a feast of stunning buildings, big names and weeping designers
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NewsA romantic affair between man and machine
London Fields played host this weekend to 'Transports Exceptionnels', a remarkable encounter between a svelte French dancer and a 13-tonne digger
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NewsThe 80% carbon reduction target is one we can achieve
The construction industry has a big part to play in helping the government achieve its ambitious environmental target for 2050
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NewsThe Dubai beach-sex couple deserved a jail sentence
It is the most liberal city in the UAE, but expats in Dubai who do not respect Islamic culture can expect harsh treatment
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NewsLaw report: Latest international law trends
Last week lawyers gathered in London to discuss the latest in contract forms, dispute resolution and risk mitigation around the globe, and this is what they said...