More Comment – Page 164
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CommentWhy are so many homes empty when we have a housing crisis?
National Empty Homes Week is a time to reflect on the dual scandal of homelessness rates among the young and England’s 220,000 empty properties
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CommentWill we ever change?
Despite any number of reports admonishing our industry for its poor productivity, waste and lack of innovation, it remains structurally dysfunctional
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CommentWidening the tax net
Changes to tax rules for dealing in UK land are aimed at offshore developers but could also affect UK-based entities
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CommentGood Employer Guide 2016: Keeping the wheels turning
This year’s guide shows the active steps construction’s top employers are taking to increase the appeal of the industry to new recruits
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CommentContracts: Delay signing at your peril
Starting on site without a contract can have major consequences. The more work that has been done and the more issues arising as a result, the harder it will be to get one signed off
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CommentHansom: It’s the real thing
Those who feel the reality show that is life has just taken a surreal turn for the worse in having a game show host elected as the next president of the United States, will find nothing to reassure them on this page
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CommentOnline poll: Autumn Statement
Was the Autumn Statement as positive as you had hoped for construction? Vote here
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CommentWhat’s stopping us building schools using off-site techniques?
Modular schools can be bespoke and beautiful, but to build at the volumes needed to keep up with demand we need to think carefully about our delivery model
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CommentAutumn Statement: Gently does it
The chancellor’s abandonment of the deficit target does not herald an era of public spending largesse, but clearly housing and infrastructure will benefit from an investment boost
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CommentIt's a positive Autumn Statement but not a radical one
Infrastructure spending, despite the announced increase, is still low compared with international levels, while the housing announcements are a drop in the ocean
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CommentHammond's spending plans should boost output
In contrast to the previous chancellor, Philip Hammond has ditched grandiose announcements and made some specific investment proposals that could make a real difference
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CommentThe secret to a great design brief from a client
Suprisingly councils tend to be better at discussing ideas with architects at the briefing stage than commercial developers, why is that?
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CommentEcobuild blog: The new world of sustainability
The definition of sustainability has evolved considerably to address many issues. Ecobuild's Redefining Sustainability campaign provides a platform for all to share thoughts, ideas and best practice
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CommentWill the Autumn Statement take a strategic approach to infrastructure?
Politicians on both side of the pond are hailing infrastructure investment as the key to boosting the economy and improving the lot of disaffected voters, but for that to happen we need to be better at selecting projects that deliver the greatest benefit
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CommentSimple practices to boost sustainability
Sustainble or energy efficient methods are still thought of as expensive or complex, but this really isn’t the case
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CommentYou want it darker?
Economic uncertainty is growing, leaving market sentiment finely balanced
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CommentAdjudication enforcement: Levelling the playing field
Is it fair when SMEs have to go to court to enforce an adjudication decision? Two of our columnists team up to argue that it’s time for reform
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CommentThe fountain of youth
One thing is clear about the skills crisis in construction: if we don’t act now, it will decimate our industry. Key to solving this challenge is investing in talent and enthusing young people
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CommentAdjudication costs: No harm in asking
It was understood that you could not claim costs incurred in adjudication, but that position has been complicated following a case before the TCC
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CommentIt's immigration and jobs – stupid, not the economy
Brexit and Trump’s election victory are just the start, western democracies will have to rethink their policies and how they serve ordinary people