All articles by Michael Latham – Page 2
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Killer argument
The industry seems to be rising to the challenge of improving site safety. Soon, those who don't take it seriously could find themselves guilty of more than negligence
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The politics of the PFI
The PFI is not a new idea, but if it is to work, the government must be prepared to fight openly for its preferred policy
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Picking up the pieces
Since Blair's carve-up of government machinery, the political pressure that makes things happen in construction has all but evaporated. It's another fine mess
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What son-of-CIB is for
Michael Latham - The new strategic forum for construction is a boost for the Egan agenda that, on topics from partnering to safety and recruitment, will drive reform further
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'Son of CIB' must improve performance and safety
Michael Latham says the Construction Industry Board's achievements must not be allowed to wither away, but any successor must tackle best practice as well as safety
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Rules of attraction
Michael Latham - It's no wonder there's a skills shortage when the construction industry does so little to make itself attractive. Stop blaming others – it's we who have to change
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Classic FM
First person - Soon, facilities managers will be a key part of the design team – who else knows how much a building will cost to run?
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Services economy
First person. Building services engineers may not be fashionable, but they're as vital to construction as architects.
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The design decade
Designers won’t have to wait much longer to become a fully integrated and properly paid part of the team.
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Things to come
First person To mark his 20th anniversary as a Building columnist, Sir Michael Latham looks to the future of the industry.
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The prize-giving season
First person Forget the tawdry glamour of Miss World; the most up-to-the-minute prizes are being awarded in the construction industry.
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Labour’s ‘to do’ list
In its third parliamentary session, Labour must tackle three issues close to the hearts of the industry and the electorate.
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Everything has changed
First person Those who continually complain that the industry’s payment provisions haven’t improved, stop moaning and look again.
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Reasons to be cheerful
A look at the impact of the Egan report by the man that reported on construction five years ago.
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Ringing the changes
The industry is moving forward, despite protests to the contrary. Now it is our publicity that needs shifting up a gear.
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Brown's mixed bag
First person The chancellor's budget won't provide much work for contractors, but it wasn't all bad news …
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