More Comment – Page 39
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CommentWe’re not lazy, we just need more investment
We are one of the largest employers in the UK with the potential to shape our nation’s future. The government must help us make the most of that opportunity, writes Richard Steer of Gleeds
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CommentNever overlook the impact of price volatility when entering a contract
In a climate of strongly fluctuating prices and pressure on supply, provision for such risks must be factored into the contract
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CommentIf mediation drags on, don’t blame the referee
Day-long mediation can simply be too stressful an environment to produce a good result. But what’s to be done?
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CommentWe must design the vibrancy back into our urban places
This should be the ‘comeback’ year for culture in our cities, but we need to reconsider how best to define our cultural spaces, says Sadie Morgan
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CommentThis is how we aim to build a better business
B Corp-certified Stride Treglown has published its first positive impact report. Pierre Wassenaar explains the importance of measuring their social and environmental impact
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Back in the saddle
This month was alll about new starts, false starts, and hill starts
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CommentRisk and responsibility: unpicking the first post-Grenfell court decisions
Recent High Court decisions suggest contractors will struggle to successfully challenge the costs of an implemented and effective remedial cladding solution
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CommentWe all need to get a move on to tackle Scope 3 emissions
If everyone simply asked suppliers for their environmental impact data we would quickly build up a picture of our combined emissions - so let’s get cracking
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CommentT&T’s takeover of Alinea has met with mixed emotions, why?
There has been some sadness and disappointment at the deal, but also admiration for the flag-bearer for independent QS firms
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CommentIt is vital that we build healthier towns and cities
Given the proportion of people living in urban areas, we must make them as climate resilient and nature-friendly as possible, says Ramboll biodiversity specialist Samantha Deacon
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CommentRadical change needed now to cut the volume of materials in construction
The industry must move faster, and adopt a collaborative approach, if we are to stand any chance of reaching net zero targets, writes Tony Selwyn of Plowman Craven
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CommentA new dawn for onshore wind?
After some policy zig zags, the government is moving towards a commitment to wind farms on land, not just sea
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CommentWhy we should take the government property strategy seriously
This is a long-term and credible plan to create a smaller, better and greener public estate, says ISG’s Zoe Price
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CommentExpect an uptick in disputes this year as economy worsens
Tougher operating environment will drive a less collaborative approach, but there are strategies to minimise the risk of conflict
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CommentSharing financial risk is the best way for the sector to weather the economic storm
With market uncertainty to contend with in the months ahead, collaborative partnership and risk-sharing must be the way forward for the sector, Matt Voyce of Quintain writes
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CommentHow can developments meet the new rules on nitrate and phosphate pollution?
Emma Honey and Ben Sharples provide a guide to nutrient neutrality requirements
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CommentWhy it is important to consider solar panels in planning applications
Photovoltaic panels have a right to light, so planners will want to see that any on neighbouring properties have been taken into account
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CommentChanging the building safety culture
Rebuilding loss of trust following Grenfell is crucial for the construction sector and signing up to the non-profit Building A Safer Future’s charter is a good step towards this, writes David Thomas
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CommentConcurrent delay: get your retaliation in first
A recent case demonstrates an altered approach to concurrent delay that moves away from the ‘first in time’ approach
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CommentTime to think big: Building celebrates 180 years
In this anniversary year we have launched the Building the Future Commission to identify how construction can change and improve – we also look back at our long heritage by digging into the archive