Opinion – Page 22
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CommentMaking change through supply chain charters
A main contractor’s ESG supply chain charter can be a catalyst for environmental change across the construction industry
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CommentThe journey to decarbonisation remains a challenging one
Progress along the path towards net zero has been slow for the building sector but we have the tools to accelerate this process
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Without a paddle
On the banks of the River Thames, there’s all kinds of shenanigans going on – not to mention recent events on a reservoir in north London
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CommentWe should celebrate apprentices like every other graduate
From nursery to higher education it is common practice to mark graduation milestones, apart from apprenticeships. It’s time for that to change
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CommentIn the face of external forces, construction must focus on productivity
The sector need not succumb to the weakening we see across the whole economy – let’s do what we can
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CommentPart L has landed with too little time to ensure compliance
New energy efficiency standards came into force this week but not all the software to run the necessary calculations is available
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CommentHere are the tools to change our behaviour. It’s time for us to use them
Next week’s launch of the Value Toolkit is a big moment in our journey towards building better, but what matters most is what comes next
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CommentWe must put people and their homes at the heart of the planning process
It is essential that we develop a consistent, national approach to community consultation before we start designing and building, says Sadie Morgan
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CommentA lesson to us all: how Scottish schools are tackling the energy performance gap
A simple funding policy is incentivising the uptake of Passivhaus for schools in Scotland - it should be applied across the UK
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CommentFlood defences: a challenge and opportunity for civil engineers
Modern, digital solutions are emerging to protect the UK from a problem that is clearly getting worse, writes Sean Harrington
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CommentSenior leaders need to think about who benefits most from networking events
If only upper management attend the big jamborees we risk excluding under-represented groups – and everyone ends up losing
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CommentThis is not just a green building, this is a Marks & Spencer’s green building…
The argument about the relative benefits of retrofit versus rebuild for the flagship store has been hijacked by cheap political point-scoring, writes Gleeds chairman Richard Steer
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CommentCivils and carbon: must try harder
Designers and specifiers of civils works are missing opportunities to reduce the carbon intensity of projects. Is it laziness, or are there deeper issues at play?
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CommentGovernment must clarify its net zero expectations for construction
Chair of Environmental Audit Committee says industry needs consistent direction from government
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CommentA time to stick together – and play fair
Everybody has a role to play in coping with the far-reaching consequences of the war in Ukraine. Collaboration is key, writes James Wates
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CommentHow to benchmark life sciences project data
It’s sometimes said life sciences projects are so bespoke comparisons between them are meaningless, that’s far from the case
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CommentLet’s design better, specify better and consume more carefully – that’s my (not so) radical idea
While we should all be taking action in order to preserve our planet, direct action is actually rather less effective than well-placed words
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CommentHow to drop a manifesto pledge without blinking
By downgrading the target of 300,000 new homes to a mere “ambition”, Michael Gove leaves big questions about housing supply unanswered
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: That old smoothie
Dominic Raab’s secret power was his vitamin volcano, Alok Sharma can remember people’s names – and Rishi Sunak knows how to say hello
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CommentCoaching clinic: How to find the sweet spot for hybrid workers (and everyone else)
Hybrid working poses real challenges for team leaders but there are ways of accommodating staff preferences while also achieving business goals