All Leader articles – Page 15
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CommentIn from the cold
The drive to retrofit may be the biggest casualty of the government’s failure to fulfil its green promises
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CommentAre greens good for you?
Those promoting sustainability have to get better at putting the case that investing in green construction can boost growth
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CommentHear our voice
The sector’s thoughts on political developments count for little if they’re not being heard by Westminster
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CommentThe privileged few
It’s imperative that architecture doesn’t become an occupation only available to the wealthy elite
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CommentMixed messages
Agenda 15 is starting to make its mark in Westminster, but there is still plenty to be done
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CommentOne by one
If everyone pitches in, the effort required to breach the skills gap might be smaller than you think
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CommentA need for certainty
John Laing’s return to the stock market has highlighted the UK’s short-term approach to infrastructure
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CommentTipping point has come
Local Government Association warns that country is approaching “tipping point” in shortage of school places
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CommentTime to be heard
As Westminster plans for the election, now is the time for construction to show its importance to the country’s growth
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CommentWe will go to the ball
Before 2014 draws to a close, it’s important to look at how the sector can get the most out of 2015
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CommentSo how did it do?
With its five-year term almost up, how has the government performed overall when it comes to construction?
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CommentTension at the heart of government policy
Aside from stamp duty reform, the story for construction in the Autumn Statement was a continuation of the narrative under the coalition, rather than a radical overhaul
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CommentComing soon
George Osborne’s Autumn Statement is unlikely to be a blockbuster, but there will be plenty for the sector to look out for
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CommentSeize the day
BIM must be properly adopted sooner rather than later if the sector is to fully benefit
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CommentFrom shambles to fiasco
This week’s bad news story about the government’s £750m consultants framework is just the latest in a series of disasters
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CommentSteering through to the silver linings
Profit warnings, management team restructuring and problem jobs may be making the headlines. But there are still positives to take from the industry’s current standing
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CommentLooking north
The chancellor’s pledge to drive a ‘northern powerhouse’ economy and backing for a north-east-north-west high-speed rail line offer welcome prospects for work
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CommentNearly there
The go-ahead on the Hinkley nuclear project is a huge boost for the UK construction industry, though there remains one potential roadblock
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CommentMusic to our ears
The Labour party gathering in Manchester has set the tone for debate and the mood music for the sector is encouraging
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CommentSchool building: Could do better
The EFA is facing a huge task – but it must think about the legacy it will leave for future generations