More Comment – Page 256
-
Comment2013: Unlucky for some
Lawyers had plenty to keep them busy this year, with duties of good faith in commercial contracts, lawsuits over blacklisting and confusion over changes to court rules
-
CommentThis growth looks sustainable
The growth forecast, coupled with the performance of the construction sector, has notably improved. The future is looking bright.
-
CommentAre new nuclear projects in trouble already?
The European Commission’s investigation into the government’s deal with EDF for electricity from its planned nuclear plant could have far-reaching consequences.
-
CommentWhy we can be green without compromising on cost
The government’s review of carbon emission form infrastructure should point the way for the rest of the industry
-
CommentOn the rise
The CPA/Barbour ABI Index for December shows a recovery in construction driven by private housing
-
Comment2014: Catch it if you can
After a grim start to the year, workloads and demand have really picked up and 2014 now seems a much more positive prospect. Now we just need the supply, capacity, skills and wages to catch up - and fast
-
Comment2013: The year in which planning started to work
Increasing planning approvals have demonstrated the NPPF is working, but there will be more reform for 2014
-
CommentChanging behavior requires genuine engagement
The best way to reduce waste to to prevent it being created in the first place. Reducing waste on site therefore requires early and meaningful intervention
-
CommentMy predictions for sustainability in 2014
There is much that the industry can do for itself in 2014, but still need greater clarity from government on several key issues
-
CommentWhy fracking is inevitable
The UK’s dependence on overseas gas means we have little choice but to explore shale reserves in this country
-
CommentSoft Landings: Extra cushions
The Government Soft Landings initiative is designed to keep the project team involved in the operation of public buildings post-completion. But what are the contractual implications?
-
CommentHansom: A construction carol
Warm up your voicebox for our festive sing along - featuring the UKGBC Christmas choir, a resurrected job market, a certain government framework (bah humbug!), decorated cranes, and some recipe ideas
-
CommentWhat a year that was!
What has changed in the last six months …? Not much, other than that confidence has returned
-
CommentMy digital life ... Henk Johan Bassie
The James Hardie managing director on Playing to Win, the generation gap, and being knee deep in mud
-
CommentJobs data shows the very uneven recovery for construction
Do the improving employment prospects in the South-east point to a permanent geographic shift for jobs?
-
CommentHow well do we measure the performance gap?
The performance gap tests that we used, according to research from 2007, may be flawed. It’s an area of concern for those looking to comply with Part L.
-
CommentPart L - a stepping stone to zero carbon?
It’s good to see that the principle of focusing on buildings’ fabric is being implemented but we have a long way to go as an industry
-
CommentContractors: we need you to build homes
The policy signs are good but there is not enough capacity from housebuilders to build the homes we need
-
CommentFirms need to learn from the youngest to succeed
Fast-paced changes in technology mean we have to think differently about the opportunities we provide for young talent
-
CommentA year is a long time in housing
As 2014 approaches, demand is back and planning pemissions are up too