Opinion – Page 11
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CommentLondon’s old problems require new solutions
The capital is congested, polluted and expensive but, thanks to the insight and ingenuity that its people possess, the way it functions can be mended, writes Sadie Morgan
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CommentSix ways to improve procurement
In the light of recent headlines about the contractor sector and unsustainable margins, Mike Turner has six key recommendations
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CommentWe are boxed in by bonds and the chancellor’s promises
Jeremy Hunt’s success in calming financial markets with the autumn statement leaves a lot of unanswered questions observes Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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CommentIndustry should look in the mirror: Laing O’Rourke’s losses do no one any good
A personal disaster for the UK’s biggest private contractor is also a window into where contracting seems to be right now, writes Dave Rogers
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CommentIt’s time to deliver communities that work for those who live and work in and around them
The arrival of thousands of new homes and jobs alongside existing communities can sound daunting to existing residents. But developments such as Waterbeach and Oxford North, which support the thriving knowledge economies of Cambridge and Oxford, can enhance lives across the board, writes Jonathan Kendall of Fletcher Priest, masterplanner for ...
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CommentUnderstanding the JCT Young Professionals Group
The group combines JCT’s history of leadership and collaboration to support the next generation of construction industry leaders
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CommentThe chancellor delivered the wrong kind of planning reform
It is wishful thinking to believe the latest financial incentives announced on Wednesday will suddenly speed up planning decisions
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CommentAdapting procurement for a volatile market
Market volatility and economic headwinds have shifted industry focus towards dealing with the immediacy of that uncertainty, but we should not forget about longer-term solutions too, says Paul Beeston of RLB
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CommentLet’s build the future with some creative thinking on skills
Technological progress means we now need wider skill-sets than ever before if we are to meet the demands on the sector, writes Patricia Moore of Turner & Townsend
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CommentHow firms can achieve net zero without breaking the bank
The use of localised supply chains should become mandatory if we are to reduce industry emissions, Neeral Shah of Yardlink says
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CommentWe must be nimble and flexible if we are to keep up with accelerating AI
The pace of change in AI is breathtaking. Non-specialists like you and me need to take note says Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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CommentBoom and bust: is there a way out of this wasteful cycle?
Contractors face a harsh environment right now and it would help to get clarity from higher up the supply chain on pipeline, procurement and payment
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CommentAt 75, King Charles is still a figurehead for sustainability within the built environment
King Charles III is celebrating his 75th birthday this week. Having dedicated years of his life to protecting the planet and developing sustainable initiatives, Neil Foster explores his impact
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Long readHS2: Where do Manchester and the North-west go from here?
Rishi Sunak last month cancelled the Manchester leg of HS2. Here Ben Flatman talks to industry leaders about what the decision means for the city
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CommentCladding contractors must beware the ‘grey zone’
The new Building Safety Act has been established with good intentions but it may end up creating a more fragmented, litigious environment for developers, contractors and architects, writes Peter Johnson
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CommentFirms going bust, millions lost and all for a next-to-nothing margin. Who in their right mind would want to be a contractor?
Doing the same things over and over isn’t working anymore. Surely it’s worth trying something different, writes Dave Rogers
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CommentMixed messages: climate policy climbdowns risk losing public trust
To get the public on board with net zero targets, it is vital to have a consistent message from the government. When policy changes, it can be hard to win back confidence, write Ed Houghton and Emily King of DG Cities
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CommentCan warehouses be good neighbours and valuable contributors to the social fabric of towns?
Yes – says Tim Brown of Avison Young, if they achieve exemplary environmental and design performance and truly address the needs of their customers, staff and local communities
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CommentHow SMEs can lead the industry towards a more sustainable future
We need much more energy-efficient homes if we are to hit net zero targets and it is young, innovative developers who are searching for the answers, writes Charlie Fitzgibbon