More Comment – Page 147
-
CommentRecovery position
A recent case involving a vessel running aground has led to a significant decision regarding recovering damages after an insurance claim
-
CommentInfrastructure: Talking heads
Infrastructure’s many stakeholders have plenty to say, and Richard Threlfall can imagine just what they’re thinking, too. The next step is to learn how to listen to each other
-
CommentTragedies underline that we must understand ‘why’ before deciding ‘what’ to build
Recent events have stressed how involved construction is with communities and shows that we must take the long view when planning urban environments
-
CommentExport strength
If the UK is to win work on overseas infrastructure megaprojects, we will have to get better at forming consortiums that offer the whole package. The newly-formed Infrastructure Exports: UK group may be able to help
-
CommentThe age of reason
The UK’s demographic timebomb is the single biggest issue we face and needs the right solutions
-
CommentIntelligent contracts: Get smart
‘Smart’ contracts could be the next big thing in construction technology but will developers learn the lessons of BIM implementation? Sometimes it’s better to keep things simple
-
CommentHansom: Best of friends
This week, Mace has a friend in a high place, construction is proved to be more comradely than many imagined and the industry puts its hand in its pocket for worthy recipients – plus, Leeds get a mural in double-quick time
-
CommentTaking the fifth
This year’s FIDIC White Book shows worthy progress. Here is a look at the latest iteration of the client/consultant model services agreement
-
CommentAfter the fire
The traumatic experience at Grenfell Tower has understandably triggered a rush to find answers, but we also need to stand back and look at social housing in a holistic way
-
CommentA long, hard look
The Grenfell Tower tragedy has put social housing in the spotlight - and while the government certainly has urgent questions to answer, the construction industry should also be looking to its own policies and standards
-
CommentThe government isn’t doing enough to prevent a mass exodus of EU workers
Brexit could be a spark for an exodus of EU construction workers and the government doesn’t seem to have a plan
-
CommentLondon needs a housing reset
The private rental sector could help the government tackle the housing crisis in the capital
-
CommentWhat does ‘The Fourth Industrial Revolution’ mean for real estate?
The world is experiencing technological advances which can improve efficiency and productivity
-
CommentEmployee ownership is on the rise
The number of construction firms owned by their employees is increasing
-
CommentAccident or certainty?
A recent High Court judgment provides useful guidance on the meaning of ‘accidental damage’ in the context of an all risks insurance policy
-
CommentFact versus forecasts
How should the monetary effects of compensation events be assessed months after the event itself? There are two different schools of thought on that
-
CommentHansom: Surprise Surprise
We go from feeling a little smug at discovering someone else’s mistake (for once) to surprise at hearing a PR guru’s choice of new career and seeing the out-of-favour Garden Bridge praised
-
CommentFire tests: Cause for alarm
It’s possible that combustible materials used in the cladding for Grenfell Tower and others complied with building regulations, in which case we are looking at a catastrophic failure of the system
-
CommentDevolution has empowered the North
The North will drive its own growth regardless of what happens in Westminster
-
CommentA new approach to influencing annoyance
Construction noise management solutions can provide firms with a great opportunity to influence annoyance