Opinion – Page 437
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CommentArchitecture is not enough
As an architect who used to live in east Greenwich (we worked on The Albany Project in my second year at architecture school) and whose children attended school in Deptford, I am writing from the US to express my disgust at the racist attack described in your article (“Adjaye’s Stephen ...
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An interim measure
I take issue with Amanda Levete’s position on nuclear power (8 February, pages 30-31).
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A failure of democracy
Regarding the article “Row over supervisor safety training” (11 January, page 14), once again the Construction Confederation finds itself at odds with the rest of the industry.
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Money in the bank
As the originators of the project bank account (PBA) model, my colleagues at Rider Levett Bucknall and I were delighted to see your legal columnists giving a positive welcome to the PBA (8 January, pages 62-65).
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The case for a research levy
Your report on research funding (18 January, page 48) made clear that, outside the area of construction products, market forces do not stimulate significant funding for construction research.
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The insurance game
Regarding Malcolm Taylor’s letter (15 January, pages 36-37) a few corrections are required.
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CommentIt’s good to talk
Human interaction takes many forms, from rapping to your clients to phoning confidential hotlines. But sometimes nothing says it better than the good old impersonal email and the hidden bugging device…
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CommentThinking it through
The need to be sustainable is now as universally accepted as the need to wear a seat belt. But as Ryanair’s campaign advertising “1 million flights for 1p” illustrates, it’s one thing to accept the desirability of sustainable living, another to make the sacrifices to actually do it.
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CommentBuilding buys a pint … for University of East London students
Building treated four architect students to a pint or two and recorded their thoughts on 3D rendering, the smoking ban and, er, dating other architects
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Sourcing materials overseas: Foreign entanglements
Did you know you can cut the cost of materials 30% by getting them overseas? And did you also know the risks you’re running by doing so?
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CommentE is for express terms, F is for fitness for purpose
The A to Z of construction law: Our instant course in legal concepts continues with some advice on how express terms can muddy the waters, and a guide to fitness for purpose obligations
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CommentHere to go
Our latest columnist, Tory shadow minister Michael Gove, ponders how long Caroline Flint will hold on to her job – especially after that debut speech …
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Awarding interest:Claymore Services Ltd vs Nautilus Properties Ltd
Nautilus, the leasehold owner of a London property, engaged Claymore to refurbish and convert the property into a hotel, restaurant, nightclub, and a number of bars. The work began in 2001, under a letter of intent, and was completed in 2002. The parties did not conclude a formal contract. ...
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CommentPhase One goes to Birmingham
Over a hundred of Birmingham's bright young things came to the latest Phase One networking party hosted by Building
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CommentYoung at heart
If it’s not Chris Liddle rocking Old Trafford or Julian Daniels shouting from the stands, then it’s Will Alsop talking dirty or … goodness, is that Richard Steer with those gun-toting heavies?
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CommentBuilding goes speed dating … with architects and developers
Because I was otherwise occupied on Valentine’s day, Cabe and the RIBA invited me to a speed-dating event on 13 February.
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CommentWonders & blunders
Two English icons inpire Claire Sweeney: one with pride in the skills of its builders and designers, the other revulsion for the money wasted on it