All Leader articles – Page 18
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CommentLet there be light
Hinkley shows promise, but a series of hiccups along the way means the project needs to go a lot smoother from here
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CommentCurb your enthusiasm
The construction industry has reason to be optimistic but now is not the time to sit back and celebrate
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CommentNew faces in government
Cameron’s reshuffle affects key positions for our sector and of most concern is the downgrading of the housing minister role to a junior ministerial position
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CommentSupply chain finance: Simply too complex
There’s nothing inherently wrong with main contractors arranging finance for their subbies, but wouldn’t it just be easier to pay on time?
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CommentDon't be found wanting
The supply chain seems to have been caught out by construction’s recovery, it can’t afford to hesitate any longer
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CommentFive years on
We need to learn from the last half-decade of pain and have a long-term infrastructure pipeline to help prevent a return to boom and bust
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CommentThe schools we lack
There is a dramatic need to increase the number of school places, and that means opportunities for construction
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CommentNo place like home
Trade delegations to lucrative markets abroad are great PR for politicians but to sure up this tentative recovery the focus has to be on activity in the UK
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CommentHalfway housing
The government has made some welcome decisions over housing but has created a mood of uncertainty over space standards
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CommentDays gone by
This August, we’re taking a trip back through summer months of the past and celebrating the industry’s heritage
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CommentThe certainty principle
Ministers need to provide clarity rather than broad assurances over regulations and enegy targets
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CommentHandle with care
Uncertainty on key areas of regulation could act as brake on growth at a time when the industry looks set to turn a corner
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CommentThe heat is on
The industry needs to act now to prevent boom-time type problems blighting recovery
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CommentNot yet match fit
UK building firms have some work to do before becoming the strongest international competitors
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CommentCan we get some satisfaction?
Tthe government’s strategy for construction will only be put into action if it contains challenging, short-term goals
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CommentNew promises to break?
Osborne’s Spending Round announcement sounded encouraging for construction – if the government can actually put it into action
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CommentRoll up your sleeves
Whether or not Osborne’s Spending Round will provide any long-term certainty on a pipeline of work will be crucial
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CommentBIM's next thing
Facilities managers are likely to get on board with BIM sooner rather than later
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CommentWelcome to reality
More direction from government is needed in order for the Construction Strategy to have any impact