More Comment – Page 224
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CommentFor all practical purposes
A case on the familiar topic of a professional’s duties in certifying practical completion
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CommentChanging preconceptions
A positive external image of the sector will go a long way to bringing in fresh talent
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CommentFears over towers miss the point
Super-dense schemes can work in London as long as they reinforce street spaces
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CommentLearning to get ahead of the game
Stereotypical substandard student accommodation is changing
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CommentPractical completion: Laing O’Rourke Construction Limited vs Healthcare Support (Newcastle) Ltd and Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals
Was a breach of contract grounds for preventing the issue of the completion certificate by the independent tester, or whether, all that was required was compliance with the completion criteria?
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CommentWasted energy
Political parties need to be clear on their sustainability policies for the future
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CommentCreating the 'third space' for student accommodation
As demand for quality student living increases the design of communal spaces is becoming more inventive and flexible
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CommentHansom: Plaudits and brickbats
There’s a lot to celebrate this week - both at the Holcim Awards in Moscow and at HLM’s 50th. Elsewhere, though, the industry is in the dock and a hideous building gets planning approval in Brum
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CommentRisky business
More than 80% of the industry complain that contract obligations are becoming too complex. But guarding against risk early on could save money
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CommentGet with the social media programme
Property and construction professionals can ill-afford to ignore social media products - they’re fun and have business benefits too
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CommentWonders & blunders with Gill Parker
London resident Gill Parker thrills to the Sackler Gallery’s contemporary spirit but is less than charmed by a sixties housing estate that has ghettoised its residents
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CommentEnough excuses
We set up false barriers to adopting energy conservation measures in our houses. It’s time we stopped kidding ourselves
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CommentPayment abuse: Won’t pay, must pay
Don’t underestimate the challenge. It’s time to beef up the Payment Charter
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CommentThe sharing age?
Collaboration to drive down costs on schools needs a change in attitude, not just technology
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CommentGetting hands on with BIM
BIM sceptics can be won over when they are able see it working up close for themselves
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CommentLittle Britain blog: no choppy waters
With calm water sailing, talk at the construction industry regatta was of the difficulties posed by the improving economic climate
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CommentTacking and jibing with the market
Tony Poole takes the temperature of the industry at this week’s Little Britain regatta
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CommentOnly the qualified need apply for higher education bonanza
Nine billion pounds worth of work coming down the pipeline shouldn’t be seen as easy pickings
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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
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CommentLittle Britain blog: Alive and well
After testing economic times the annual construciton industry regatta is back