Opinion – Page 127
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CommentPrison building: The story of redemption
Is Michael Gove right to focus on prisoner rehabilitation rather than punishment in his prison building programme?
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CommentSticking up for red tape
The government’s promise to remove ‘red tape’ to help housebuilders could wipe out effective standards
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CommentGold Medal for the diva
With a portfolio that pushes the limits of what is possible, Zaha Hadid proves being relentlessly demanding pays off
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CommentHansom: A change of scenery
There’s plenty of moving about this week - rumours abound that the Science Museum is searching for new digs, while celeb haunt The Ivy spreads its tendrils to Tower Bridge. Heathrow, though, isn’t going anywhere
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CommentLet your staff roam the world!
Offering travel can help your business develop and attract talent
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CommentSurely Britain is not going to sleepwalk into a Brexit disaster?
Leaving the EU could spell disaster for the UK’s construction industry
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CommentOnline poll: New tech
Will new technologies significantly reduce the number of people needed to build projects within the next 10 years? Vote here
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CommentHousebuilding: In the balance
The rate and extent of change to different housing policies designed to stimulate delivery could see their desired effects cancelled out. Maintaining stability of delivery is key for the sector’s growth
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CommentHere's how to do holistic training
The skills shortage is only going to get worse, we need action now
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CommentHansom: No place to go
After a combination of spiralling house prices, rising rents, road works, and getting chucked out of meetings, we don’t feel welcome anywhere this week. But, hang on … that igloo looks rather inviting …
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CommentThe stock market: No teddy bears’ picnic
Perhaps we need to shine a light on some investor turmoil
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CommentDigital training: Is the industry interested?
Construction needs to move with the times and continue to embrace the digital era
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CommentOnline poll: Charge on skilled non-EU labour
Will a £1,000 charge to hire skilled non-EU staff damage the construction industry? Vote here
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CommentThe Professionals
In the built environment, professionalism has largely been the preserve of the consultants and designers in charge of the ‘virtual’ part of construction. But ‘real’ construction needs these values too - in spades
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CommentBrexit: Apathy rules, OK
Nearly every Conservative says they are undecided. In short, like most of the public, the EU is not a big deal for them
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CommentTime for a change
Harry Rich was unable to drive the necessary reform at RIBA, his departure is an opportunity