Opinion
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A tribute to Howard Bernstein, the visionary who saved Manchester
David Rudlin celebrates Howard Bernstein’s strategic foresight and the transformative projects that underscore the enduring impact of his civic leadership
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Defining our professional value in the AI era
The debate over the role that artifical intelligence should play in our industry tends to go round and round, but really we need to move it forward – and faster, says Martha Tsigkari of Fosters + Partners
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Swimming in the Seine: What a wonderful, romantic ambition and true Olympic legacy
The Paris Olympics has had to tackle political, environmental, and urban planning challenges, writes Sophie Thompson
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In the rush to build 1.5 million homes how do we safeguard quality?
Starmer’s government wants to build at a speed and scale not seen since the 1970s, sadly the building spurts of the past resulted in homes of dubious quality
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Labour’s plans for growth hinge on attracting new skills to construction
We as an industry must transform our image if we are to attract the brightest and best, but the government must help – and recognise the vital role that we have to play, writes Patricia Moore
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Starmer’s been in post for a fortnight: Do we dare be hopeful?
Early signalling from the new government is positive, let the hard work begin
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First impressions of the new regime – and I‘m cautiously optimistic
One week in, what pointers do the government’s first steps provide for construction’s future prospects? Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis picks out some highlights.
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Will Labour backbenchers try to block planning reform?
The election result means many traditionally anti-development constituencies now have Labour MPs with small majorities. Will they oppose Starmer’s green belt plans? And if so will he stand up to them, asks Paul Smith.
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How AI can help us to create a more inclusive and equitable world
In the final part of his examination of the role artificial intelligence can play in our future, Diego Padilla-Philipps envisions a world in which human creativity and individualism, passions and emotions will always have a place
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A new government – and a chance for construction to be heard
Keir Starmer steps in to No10 with much to do and the economy in a perilous state. He would be wise to engage with the built environment sector more successfully than his predecessors, says Richard Steer
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Only by building with factory precision can the next government hit housing targets
The parties’ election pledges to build more houses will remain unattainable using traditional methods, writes Tide Construction’s Christy Hayes
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Construction must recruit to make progress
Regardless of who forms the next government, the industry needs to change its mindset and create a much bigger skills base to address the challenges that lie before us, says Mark Wild
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Will Labour’s apprenticeship reforms really solve the skills crisis?
The next government must provide tangible support for employers, educational institutions and apprentices if construction is to play its full part in driving economic growth, says Nicola Hodkinson
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What we need now is good governance
With the general election looming, it is worth reflecting on what is required to deliver the best outcomes within our industry, writes Paul Beeston of RLB
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Ask not what the next government can do for construction
Construction must up its game and be a true partner to the next administration, says Paul Ruddick of Reds10
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With healthcare in the election spotlight, industry collaboration is key
A review of healthcare estates and buildings, and a more holistic look at how new hospitals are built can ensure the NHS meets the demands of the next government, says Daniel Easthope at Mace
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This election should bring us back to the centre
The policies of the Liberal Democrats are positive and progressive. The party could have real influence on how we are governed for the next five years, says Richard Steer
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Cross-sector collaboration can address the skills shortage
By working more closely with the education sector we can deliver an increase in both learning and skills
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Developers’ profit margins should not be dictating UK housing policy
The political parties may be promising to build more homes but it is improving the building standards of those homes that is key to tackling the UK’s housing, energy and fuel poverty crises