More Comment – Page 310
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CommentVictory at last
The lifting of the Olympics marketing ‘gag’ shows a concerted industry effort can change baffling official policy
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CommentMy digital life … Matthew Munson
The PER Hire managing director on checking his email too often, never using Twitter, and listening to Gangnam Style
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CommentMore questions than answers
Despite this magazine’s exposure of the blacklisting scandal and the recent parliamentary and press scrutiny, we still haven’t got to the bottom of this abuse, says Michael Meacher MP
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CommentHansom: Augmented reality
If the truth is somewhat dull, a dash of artistic licence can go a long way - just add some proud left-wing anecdotes, a few scatter cushions, a well-rehearsed dance routine and a pair of knickers
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CommentRoll out DECs to private sector
Support for our Green for Growth campaign from the Property and Energy Professionals Association
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CommentShould I stay or should I go?
Strategic asset management can be so much more than a buy or sell decision, says Richard McCarthy, it is a chance for innovation
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CommentSubsidise Green Deal rates
A reader writes to suggest that the Green Deal will not succeed with interest at the current rate
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CommentEU rules: It’s tough to keep it local
A reader writes with a view on the realities of dealing with EU labour rules
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CommentThe presumption of regularity
Challenges to an adjudication in a Scottish court demonstrate the difference between an adjudicator and a lawyer – an adjudicator can act on gut instinct
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CommentWonders & blunders with Andrew Taylor
Two London residential developments could not be more at odds, says Andrew Taylor. One offers tastefully delineated space, another misinterprets the city’s architectural language
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CommentRefitting for the future
Refurbishing our ageing buildings to become more energy efficient would address so many issues
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CommentGood for Grimshaw
A reader describes Grimshaw’s “hub city” solution on aviation capacity as “proactive and creative”
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CommentGreen Deal must be affordable
The Green Deal will only be successful if the public knows for sure that they will save money
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CommentWhy today’s GDP estimate for construction growth is so worrying
The estimate for fourth quarter activity is hardly an improvement on what was an extraordinarily poor third quarter
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CommentWho's best for BIM?
Appointing a BIM manager early on a project is important to gain maximum benefit and avoid disputes. Is there already someone on the team who could take the job on though?
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CommentAdjudicator’s jurisdiction: WSP Cell Ltd vs Dalkia Utilities Services Plc
This case explores the question of whether an adjudicator has jurisdiction to determine their own jurisdiction in certain circumstances
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CommentSmall debts claims: Click and collect
Pursuing money owed can be a complex – and costly – business. But there is a simple way to make claims online
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CommentA sorry state
Blacklisting could do real damage to the industry’s reputation if those under scrutiny do not make the right moves next
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CommentNicky come lately still doesn’t get it for all his Damascene conversion to capital spending
Nick Clegg doesn’t realise how important public spending is to unlock private sector funding
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CommentCHP vs heat pumps: Which system will win out in the long term?
It looks like the days of combined heat and power plants are drawing to a close