More Comment – Page 215
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CommentJust what the doctor ordered
Doctors and other healthcare professionals now have responsibility for commissioning health-related buildings. But do they have the expertise - or time - for such procurement?
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Comment2015’s pipeline looks strong
As 2014 draws to a close there are still plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the performance of the construction industry
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CommentSome seasonal cheer
As we come to the end of the year and thoughts turn to Christmas, the latest CPA/Barbour ABI Construction index brings us more seasonal cheer
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CommentHow does your garden grow?
It may be an old idea, but if done properly the latest crop of government-approved garden cities could really help meet housing need in a sustainable way
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CommentSeason of goodwill (not)
This year confirmed the inexorable rise of challenges to publicly procured projects. Next year is unlikely to be any different
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CommentA Christmas wish with a twist
All I want for Christmas is … for environmental and social concerns to be tackled head on by the real estate sector
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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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CommentHansom: The pre-xmas phrasebook
We get into the yuletide spirit with a pantomime, office Christmas parties, festive jumpers, medieval warriors in the fictional land of Westeros, and an ancient kiwi battle dance. Ho ho ho!
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CommentHidden in plain view
There were 53 cases of slave labour identified in the UK construction industry last year. While the government’s Modern Slavery Bill will help enforce tighter regulation, the sector must stay vigilant to stamp it out altogether
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CommentRIBA: High noon or the wild bunch?
For short works contracts, there’s a new sheriff in town called RIBA - plain talking, bold and ambitious. But is it going to be able to outgun the competition?
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CommentOnline poll: Coalition record
Has the coalition government been good for the construction industry? Vote here
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CommentDispute resolution schemes: Easy does it
RIBA’s new dispute resolution schemes try to keep the parties from falling out with each other by making the process cheaper and less burdensome than adjudication
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CommentSome sensible thinking on energy efficiency
Labour’s policy plans, outlined last month, have much going for them
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CommentPutting the future of infrastructure in the frame
Many people still don’t know what ‘infrastructure’ means, let alone how important it is
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CommentThe Autumn Statement - one week on
Stamp duty reform may be welcome, but we need more action to fill the skills gap
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CommentDirect commissioning of housing deserves fast roll out
Chancellor’s move to build homes directly is very welcome but won’t address the scale of the challenge
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CommentAutumn Statement: Local roads need attention too
Osborne has prioritised road-building, so why do local roads still wait 33 years to be re-surfaced?
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CommentIs BIM too focused on single properties?
It is business critical for organisations to have a building data strategy across the whole of their property portfolio
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CommentGood knight to adjudication: Is jousting the answer?
Adjudication can become a long drawn out and expensive affair – let’s replace it with jousting
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CommentNomination of an adjudicator: Eurocom Ltd vs Siemens PLC
Was the appointment of the adjudicator invalid because of information provided to the RICS by Knowles?