More Comment – Page 5
-
CommentWhy social value must start with place, not policy
Andy Burnham is right to champion social value - but turning a place-based idea into a national rule is how it fails, says Ellie Jenkins
-
CommentCrisis management to national renewal – what does the built environment need from Andy Burnham’s first 100 days?
With Andy Burnham installed at No 10 today, Richard Steer sets out the practical steps a new prime minister should take in his first 100 days to unlock stalled projects, stabilise investment and rebuild capacity
-
CommentDon’t get caught out by AI hallucinations
A solicitors firm got a flea in its ear after submitting AI hallucinations in court papers – but proper penalties are needed
-
CommentThis month’s construction industry gossip: Feeling hot hot hot
The latest chatter around the industry
-
CommentOffice to resi needs a shot in the arm - here’s how to do it
A decade after PDR were made permanent, some are questioning if the bubble has now burst. But with MHCLG launching a fresh consultation on potential amendments last month, Jonathan Childs explains how we might get conversion rates back to their peak
-
CommentBurnham has the vision – now industry needs the detail
The incoming prime minister’s devolution pitch chimes with construction’s priorities, but his first months in office will show whether regional growth can move from speech to delivery, writes Chloe McCulloch
-
CommentWhen everyone is responsible, noone is – the accountability gap in construction products reform
Brittany Harris argues that the government’s proposed reforms to the construction products regime will only succeed if accountability is clearly defined and backed by reliable digital evidence throughout the supply chain
-
CommentWhy national recognition changes everything for recycled kerbs
Phil Sutton welcomes a change in the rules that will allow the easier specification of more sustainable kerbing
-
CommentData can open doors to new development
Accurate data monitoring in real time not only increases industry efficiency and productivity but can change user behaviour and reassure the public that new development is beneficial, writes George Williams at Stantec
-
CommentAttracting talent isn’t the problem… keeping it is
Getting more young people through the door is only half the battle. The bigger challenge for construction is creating the support and sense of purpose that persuades them to build a long-term career, says Tanguy Guerer
-
CommentHidden defects are testing faith in Britain’s buildings
Recent defects and near misses suggest the industry needs stronger oversight, better competence checks and a renewed respect for engineering judgement, says Denise Chevin
-
CommentIn a volatile market, resilience means knowing how to adapt
How the industry responds to the new normal of outside influences like wars, pandemics and new prime ministers will be key to its success, writes RLB chief executive Andrew Reynolds
-
CommentCould composites be the future of high-performance building systems?
Guillaume Klein argues that a new European standard for composites should prompt architects and specifiers to rethink material choices
-
CommentUnlocking 500,000 good quality homes: how the Renew inquiry is making the case for northern growth
The Northern Housing Consortium’s inquiry into housing-led regeneration published its interim report earlier this month, Tracy Harrison explains what comes next
-
CommentWhy place-based investment needs stronger business cases
The UK’s pipeline of regional regeneration schemes will only move forward if early-stage business cases give investors confidence on value, risk and delivery - says Richard Bonner at AtkinsRéalis
-
CommentWill Andy Burnham’s pledge of growth in every postcode deliver bricks and mortar?
Andy Burnham’s passion and clarity of message will serve him well as prime minister, but he will have to rely on existing capacity and capability in government to create momentum for his 10-year plan, observes Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
-
CommentUnlocking Crews Hill: the legal routes to delivering a 21,000-home new town
Enfield Council’s new Conservative-led leadership has withdrawn support for its proposed new town but Sadiq Khan and the government are looking at ways to press ahead. James Clark outlines the options
-
CommentWhat men say when you ask if they truly think the built environment has a gender balance problem
A series of male listening exercises revealed where men see the barriers to gender equality and the disconnect between men and women’s perceptions of the workplace, says Ceri Moyers
-
CommentIf product safety matters, the rules must apply to everyone
The construction products reform white paper creates a two-tier system – and that’s indefensible, says Paul Morrell
-
CommentRethinking public-private partnerships for the next generation of town centre regeneration
The next generation of PPPs must retain the strengths of private sector efficiency and innovation, while embracing greater flexibility and transparency, says Leigh Thomas