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CommentScientific thinking
The UK’s world-class science facilities and thriving community are vital to the construction industry and the economy as a whole, writes Eugene Sayers, so it is important that the sector is supported through the changes Brexit brings
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CommentHousing white paper: Strategy needs delivery
The housing white paper represents a big policy shift and contains some bold ideas, but it is just a set of principles until it is delivered
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CommentHousing white paper: Rental failure
The housing white paper gave a boost to build to rent but the government could have gone further
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CommentApprenticeship policy will distort the market
The IFS’ blistering critique of the government’s apprentice policy holds some uncomfortable truths for construction. There is increased competition for younger employees but little real incentive to invest in high-level skills training
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CommentBreaking the housebuilding mould
Competition for land and volume housebuilding has helped create architectural sameness
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CommentGo with the flow
Making flood risk management a national infrastructure priority could create more viable areas for development
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CommentWhy it’s better to think in the long term
A snap decision to chose the cheapest option doesn’t provide good value for long
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CommentDefects: Making it right
Contractors are expected to come back and repair any defects after completion of a scheme but if they refuse – or an employer does not ask them – who carries the cost?
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CommentShorter trials: Take a short cut
The TCC is piloting a scheme to promote shorter trials. A recent case has shown the benefits it can deliver in reducing costs
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CommentHansom: Maps of meaning
The high-end London resi trail stretches from Blackfriars to Greenwich, the rich have a new space to stash their loot, Russia takes an interest in Trump’s wall, and a construction supergroup rocks again
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CommentIndustrial revolution
The government’s industrial strategy offers a welcome prompt to improve productivity and foster innovation, says Mark Farmer, but real change will need to be driven by client demand
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CommentOnline poll: Flood defence spending
Is the government spending enough on protection for areas that are vulnerable to flooding? Vote here
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CommentSingapore-on-Thames
Smart technologies could allow us to turn cities such as London into more healthy and less frustrating places to live. One Asian state has an app for that
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CommentNorthern Ireland and the Renewable Heat Incentive scandal
Clearly Northern Ireland’s scheme was open to abuse, but any incentivisation policy has to be carefully designed to balance attracting investment against cost to the public purse
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CommentThe benefits of Integrated Project Insurance
Early contractor involvement and a ‘no blame/no claim’ ethos are just some ways this procurement method could improve the industry
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CommentPlaying the game
A recent TCC case shows how the back and forth between contractor and employer around payment notices can descend into a parlour game
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CommentThe left behind
The UK’s female engineers are having to endure harassment and victimisation at work, which should not be tolerated
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CommentJCT DAB 2016: Refinement, not revolution
JCT recently issued an updated version of its Design and Build Contract. Here is an overview of the most important changes to take note of before signing up
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CommentHansom: Keepie-uppie
We know you’ll want to be on the ball when it comes to Tottenham Hotspur’s £400m new ground so this week we’re sharing some of the more printable gossip from White Hart Lane in our Spurs special
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CommentOnline poll: Sexual discrimination
Do you think women face discrimination in construction? Vote here