More Comment – Page 127
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CommentSolving the housing crisis - a private development, but not for profit
Increasing the supply of affordable housing in the market has long been - and will continue to be - an important issue. Here, Building speaks to Patrick McIntosh about a solution which could have far-reaching consequences
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CommentModern methods and the law
The growth of offsite construction methods has a host of legal implications – we must plan ahead for that now
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CommentJam tomorrow - but it's bread and butter today
As the core contracting sector gets to grips with what has happened in the first three months of this year, you can hardly blame them for taking a more cautious approach
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CommentHansom: Ground control
This week: dodgy moves for tackling the pay gap, Battersea Power Station lowers its profile, Hoover makes a clean sweep, and an old home finally bites the dust
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CommentA challenging case
Tony Bingham explains how a recent case clarifies the scope of adjudication and the adjudicator’s role
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CommentThought for tomorrow: The role of the quantity surveyor
John Rowan and Partners chairman Mash Halai predicts how life will change for the QS
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CommentLet's get the dogs out
Conduct regulators are a feature of many sectors, but not construction – what we’ve learned about Carillion’s abuse of its suppliers shows how much we need one too
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CommentUnlocking brownfield sites through digital design and offsite construction
Adopting modern and innovative approaches to both design and construction could help unlock the vital community resource that brownfield sites offer
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CommentThe pitfalls of 3D printing
In the fourth of our series on new technology, Rebecca Morjaria explains the legal considerations of 3D printing and who is responsible if it goes wrong
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CommentHas the government reset the planning system?
The Prime Minister’s decision to unveil the National Planning Policy Framework consultation document herself is telling – this Government is serious about increasing housing delivery. Failure at the time of the next election is not an option
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CommentJustice must be seen to be done
Simon Tolson explains how the updated provisions in TeCSA’s adjudication service improve transparency and impartiality
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CommentAll on our own
Those who voted for Brexit have got what they wanted: fewer migrants coming to this country to work. So now who’s going to build our houses?
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CommentThe challenges of managing a transient workforce in construction
The workforce on site is often fluid and flexible. Inefficient management could lead to a number of compliance complications
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CommentTrailblazers: The Empire State Building, New York, USA
Project and supply chain consultant Ian Heptinstall explains why this 1929-31 project proves BIM is not the whole answer
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CommentThe gender pay gap – it's just not that simple
The final deadline of gender pay gap information has now passed. Gill Parker of BDG architecture + design explains why the final result should not be taken at face value
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CommentThought for tomorrow: UK transport infrastructure
David Whysall of Turner Townsend imagines a more efficient future for travel
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CommentHansom: Paxman-style tactics
For once I get the chance to use the phrase ‘health and safety gone mad’ justly, gender pay gap figures bring up unsaid questions and Interserve’s chief exec races against time
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CommentDue diligence: spotting suppliers on the edge
You may not be directly affected by Carillion’s demise – but perhaps your subcontractors are. Chris Kirby-Turner advises on how to mitigate the risks to your own project
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CommentLegal: Making BIM better
Simon Lewis explains how a new report provides much-needed clarification on the legal issues of BIM