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CommentAn industry that undersells itself
The construction sector manages to accomplish some amazing things – so why don’t we shout about it more?
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CommentWhat's gone wrong with waste?
High diversion from landfill sounds good, but that’s only part of a much bigger picture
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CommentAndrew Kinsey
Andrew Kinsey is an operations director and head of sustainability for construction at Mace
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CommentAnt Wilson
Ant Wilson is European leader for advanced design, applied research and sustainability at Aecom
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CommentWhat performance gap?
Energy comparisons of buildings are meaningless unless we define our terms very clearly
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CommentThe property crash did wonders for women
As in wartime, crises allow women to rise to top roles – and excel there
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CommentGood riddance to the Code for Sustainable Homes
If we rush into mass retrofit without proper research, we will make the same old mistakes with the UK’s housing
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CommentCutting carbon doesn't have to cost money
A whole-life carbon approach is the key to achieving up to a 40% reduction in carbon
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CommentAre international sporting events unsustainable?
Holding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar should make us question the carbon cost of sport
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CommentHow can we achieve zero carbon for commercial projects?
So far the focus has been on the residential sector but the target for non-domestic buildings is looming
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CommentTwo schools of thought
It’s ironic that this government is pushing for standardised designs for most schools but has a liberal approach when it comes to academies and free schools
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CommentGood faith clauses
As Luis Suárez questions his contract with Liverpool, we look at the similarities between football and construction contracts - and what they can show us about good faith clauses
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CommentArchitects in the frame
The much-debated Museum of Liverpool judgment shows us that it can be the architect’s head on the block rather than the contractor’s
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CommentLondon 2012: What did the industry really learn about sustainability?
The major contractors and the major projects are setting high standards, the problem is with those working on a smaller scale
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CommentRecovery is a dangerous time
At last there are glimmers of hope for the economy but many pitfalls lie ahead for building firms