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CommentHousing: A maths lesson for Labour
Andew Stunell MP responds to Nick Raynsford’s critique of his coulmn on coalition housing policy
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CommentNew York's housing stock challenge
New York already has some of the lowest emissions per capita of any major international city, but this recent report highlights areas where it could go further
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CommentHansom: Stepping in
This week, the Treasury has its say on sustainability policy, Willmott Dixon goes to the rescue of those affected by flood damage and a business park gets assistance from a feathered friend
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CommentScottish independence would be madness
I implore construction colleagues north of the border to vote no in the independence referendum
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CommentBreaking boundaries
Greater collaboration from local authorities could unlock big opportunities for construction and boost the economy as a whole, but before we think outside the box, we first need to re-construct it
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CommentSecuring corporate data in a mobile world
Part two of this blog on mobile technology looks at security risks and what to do if the worst happens
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CommentLife beyond housing and London
Take out private housing in the South-east and construction growth so far for the rest of the country doesn’t look so perky, but that could change …
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CommentCIL: A complex regime
According to the government CIL is a “fairer, faster and more transparent” system than Section 106 agreements. In reality it’s a bit more complicated than that
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CommentInsurance: Hand arm vibration
Around five million workers are exposed to hand arm vibration. So what can employers do to minimise the risk of this problem and guard against costly insurance claims?
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CommentKeeping pace: Contract awards in March
The increase in contract awards seen in mid-2013 seems to be slowing but the CPA/Barbour ABI index is still positive across most sectors
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CommentHelp to Buy: Keep up the support
Retaining the Help to Buy scheme through to 2020 would provide the confidence the industry needs to invest and increase housing supply, and enable thousands of people to buy their first home
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CommentA QS would have helped Brazil avoid its World Cup woes
Brazil is a fast-maturing economy, but delays on World Cup projects highlight the importance of early QS involvement
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CommentO women, where art thou?
It’s important professional bodies and leading employers unite in the effort to attract more women into construction
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CommentMaking it - or faking it?
Delivering real sustainability outcomes and being accountable for that delivery is becoming the norm for a growing band of intelligent clients
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CommentOverseas investors: Biting the hands that feed us
Don’t blame developers and foreign investment for housing shortage
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CommentGreening New York City
Here’s the story about how a group of green building professionals got together to produce an important report but nearly came unstuck by Superstorm Sandy …
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CommentNegligence: Stephen West and Carol West vs Ian Finlay & Associates
This case shows that construction professionals who include net contribution clause in contracts with consumers should flag up the clause in advance in order to avoid complications
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CommentIt's time for the construction industry to adapt to BIM
The Dark Ages of BIM may be over, but many firms are still behind the times when it comes to implementing the technology
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CommentNo pot of gold for construction in the Rainbow Nation
A sluggish economy along with corruption, mismanagement and price fixing means South Africa’s construction industry is struggling
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CommentHealth and safety regulatory changes: A dangerous cocktail
Recent deaths highlight importance of keeping the industry’s safety standards strong