More Comment – Page 247
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CommentGreen Deal is not the only way to fund emissions reductions
Just because few people are taking up the Green Deal offer doesn’t mean innovative finance solutions for energy efficiency are dead
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CommentDon't expect economics to be the answer to nimbyism
The Wolfson economics prize for a new Garden City is laudable, but rational arguments may not be enough to persuade those opposed to development
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CommentLiberty Mercian Limited vs Cuddy Civil Engineering Limited and Cuddy Demolition and Dismantling Limited: Performance bonds and warranties
In a second judgment, before Mr Justice Ramsey, this case looked at whether or not Liberty was entitled to an order for specific performance in relation to a bond and warranties
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CommentThe cost of cuts to help for fuel poor homes
Cuts in government programmes that help the fuel poor have also hurt construction
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CommentLet's build communities, not just buildings
When we think about what we build and who we build it for, we should think about the wider wiring of the country and about what makes a community
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CommentHedgehog ramps and hypocrisy
Flooding in Somerset has a lesson to teach us about our decisions when it comes to living with nature
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CommentEU regulation changes will boost BIM
The EU amended OJEU procurement rules last month - this presents opportunities for UK BIM
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CommentIt’s not over yet
Paul Sheffield may be leaving Kier in good shape but the contracting sector as a whole is not entirely out of the woods
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CommentAmbassadors in a global market
As the economy recovers, there are calls for visa rules to be relaxed in order to smooth the path of the architect, engineer or QS from outside Europe who wants to work here
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CommentLife returns to the regions
Most contractors now say they are seeing an increase in tendering activity outside of London. This upturn in activity cannot come a moment too soon
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CommentPoliticians can't be trusted on Garden Cities
They never take the long-term view needed to create places which stand the test of time
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CommentLow-bidding contractors: Always assume the worst …
Note to developers: if you are aware that a low-bidding contractor has financial issues, it is better for you, and the struggling contractor itself, just to choose another one
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CommentInsolvent companies: Owing pains
An insolvent company that has entered into a voluntary agreement with its creditors may find itself in difficulty when it tries to enforce an adjudication decision, as one recent case shows
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CommentHansom: Lessons from history
We find a regal way to avoid assassination at industry events, meet a modern-day King Canute, chat about the footie and see some ice sculptures. Plus, are Crossrail workers hearing things that go bump in the night?
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CommentMy digital life … Richard Piggott
The Szerelmey business development manager on Pinterest, a useful app for tube strikes and watching Homeland on his iPad in bed
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CommentStaff are finally reaping the rewards of construction's recovery
Our RICS salary survey shows pay is going up across the board - and that’s just one reason to be cheerful
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CommentWomen lead the charge as construction employment rises
The data suggests that the construction roles where women tend to be prevalent may be making a come back
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CommentThis BIM model is not for sharing
A change in mindset is required for everyone to share openly earlier in the design process
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CommentWater efficiency is about productivity, not price
Ofwat’s challenge to water companies to save money must be met by boosting capital efficiency
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CommentWet behind the ears
It turns out that the problem of flood protection, which has flummoxed generations of politicians, can be solved in an afternoon by some engineering undergraduates. But will the government listen?