Opinion – Page 149
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CommentA year of certain uncertainties
With the general election imminent, we’ll see many domestic decisions being put off until May. However, there’s plenty of unpredictability surrounding international markets to keep us all occupied
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CommentInjunction to restrain an adjudication: Matthew Harding (t/a M J Harding Contractors)vs Gary George Leslie Paice and Kim Springall
Did the developers’ failure to issue a valid pay less notice mean that the adjudicator’s decision that the £397,912.48 must be paid comprise an inviolable determination of the “amount properly due” in respect of the account?
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CommentTime to be heard
As Westminster plans for the election, now is the time for construction to show its importance to the country’s growth
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CommentHansom: Good Dogma! Sit!
Worked out your ideological resolutions? There’s a row about ‘-isms’ across the pond, Prince Charles ingratiates himself with architects (as usual), and some old bricks get a new lease of life. Plus, the New Year’s Honours
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CommentPickles' dithering on minimum standards is endangering progress
The communities secretary runs the risk of causing legal complications for the government if he doesn’t hurry up
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CommentOnline poll: General election
Which political party do you think currently offers the best prospects for UK construction? Vote here
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CommentThree steps to client BIM heaven
Clients want to make best use of BIM, particularly for FM - let’s make it easier for them to get there
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CommentKeeping resolutions
This year could be a year of big changes - both political and technological. As long as we respond positively to these changes, there are reasons to be cautiously optimistic
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CommentWhat is the cost of BIM?
Using BIM shouldn’t add cost to a project. Here’s how to optimise the costs
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CommentInnovating to succeed
Innovation is key to delivering better solutions and performance for clients
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CommentSustainable homes must make the complex simple
It is vital that home owners are able properly to control the new generation of hi-tech homes
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CommentCan direct commissioning avoid trap of centralisation?
the latest government move to build homes is to be welcomed if power is kept with local communities
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CommentCreating the all-electric city
Lets start the journey now to build cleaner, healthier cities
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CommentHansom: The Presents under the tree
Hello, children … Were you naughty or nice this year? Let me rummage in my sack and produce some Lego, a load of bikes, a massive train set, and a bottle of whisky. Plus, finally, a policy document that makes sense
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CommentWe will go to the ball
Before 2014 draws to a close, it’s important to look at how the sector can get the most out of 2015
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CommentOnline poll: 2015
Is the construction industry in a strong position going into 2015? Vote here
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CommentNo fear of government turning housebuilder
Housebuilders will welcome the government’s return to directly commissioning homes if it genuinely increases supply
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Comment2015’s pipeline looks strong
As 2014 draws to a close there are still plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the performance of the construction industry
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CommentSome seasonal cheer
As we come to the end of the year and thoughts turn to Christmas, the latest CPA/Barbour ABI Construction index brings us more seasonal cheer
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CommentHow does your garden grow?
It may be an old idea, but if done properly the latest crop of government-approved garden cities could really help meet housing need in a sustainable way