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CommentAn industry that undersells itself
The construction sector manages to accomplish some amazing things – so why don’t we shout about it more?
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CommentWhat's gone wrong with waste?
High diversion from landfill sounds good, but that’s only part of a much bigger picture
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CommentAndrew Kinsey
Andrew Kinsey is an operations director and head of sustainability for construction at Mace
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CommentAnt Wilson
Ant Wilson is European leader for advanced design, applied research and sustainability at Aecom
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CommentWhat performance gap?
Energy comparisons of buildings are meaningless unless we define our terms very clearly
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CommentThe property crash did wonders for women
As in wartime, crises allow women to rise to top roles – and excel there
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NewsCrossrail blacklist row electrician gets job back
Electrician Frank Morris returns to work after year-long dispute and campaign by Unite union
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CommentGood riddance to the Code for Sustainable Homes
If we rush into mass retrofit without proper research, we will make the same old mistakes with the UK’s housing
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NewsLaing O'Rourke's European profit plummets
Firm posts 46% drop in profit in Europe, but Australian business bounces back into the black after two years of losses
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CommentCutting carbon doesn't have to cost money
A whole-life carbon approach is the key to achieving up to a 40% reduction in carbon
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NewsConstruction bosses pledge to build HS2 under budget
Industry responds to chancellor George Osborne’s challenge to build HS2 on time and below budget
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NewsKier lands £50m Plymouth Argyle contract
Contractor promises to maximise use of local subcontractors and labour on football ground revamp
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CommentAre international sporting events unsustainable?
Holding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar should make us question the carbon cost of sport
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NewsGoogle's £650m UK HQ wins planning
Huge scheme in King’s Cross involves Bam Construction, AHMM and Davis Langdon
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NewsPocket to press ahead with London homes plans
Mayor of London awards affordable homes developer Pocket £22m in loaning funding
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CommentHow can we achieve zero carbon for commercial projects?
So far the focus has been on the residential sector but the target for non-domestic buildings is looming