Opinion – Page 97
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CommentOver to you … No, over to you …
We now know Hinkley Point C will be hugely over budget, is likely to be late, and that the contractor will have to bear the costs. But on other projects the allocation of risk is an area of fierce debate
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CommentHansom: Come rain or shine
Whether you’re taking a tour of retirement homes, avoiding loud noises, or dodging rain at the Serpentine pavilion and the site of Manchester’s new arts venue, it could be worse. You could be completing a brand perception survey
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CommentGrenfell review must be considered and fearless
Politicians and professionals must be responsible and forensic in seeking the truth
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CommentDreaming of Margate
On the run-down north Kent coast is a living example of regeneration in action. With its contemporary art gallery and now the revival of Dreamland amusement park, Margate has become a model for culture-led revival
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CommentFive tips for fending off dreaded ‘scope creep’
There will always be changes to projects as they progress, but there are steps architects can take to ensure alterations do not derail the scheme
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CommentInnovation is not always good
Innovation needs to be used selectively in construction, which needs to become more efficient by taking on some principles of manufacturing
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CommentTough at the top: Carillion's woes
Carillion faces a difficult challenge after its announcement of a profit warning and the resulting plunge in share price – the firm will be looking for a very safe pair of hands to be its new CEO
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CommentWhat this year's Serpentine Pavilion means
The secrets behind this year’s Serpentine Pavilion and how the team meets a deadline of only 20 weeks
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CommentHansom: School is never out
This week, lessons have been learned all over the place: the RIBA continues to take tips from the UK’s first female architect, while the rail minister seems to have ascertained it’s alright to go massively over budget
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CommentRecovery position
A recent case involving a vessel running aground has led to a significant decision regarding recovering damages after an insurance claim
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CommentInfrastructure: Talking heads
Infrastructure’s many stakeholders have plenty to say, and Richard Threlfall can imagine just what they’re thinking, too. The next step is to learn how to listen to each other
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CommentTragedies underline that we must understand ‘why’ before deciding ‘what’ to build
Recent events have stressed how involved construction is with communities and shows that we must take the long view when planning urban environments
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CommentExport strength
If the UK is to win work on overseas infrastructure megaprojects, we will have to get better at forming consortiums that offer the whole package. The newly-formed Infrastructure Exports: UK group may be able to help
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CommentThe age of reason
The UK’s demographic timebomb is the single biggest issue we face and needs the right solutions
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CommentHansom: Best of friends
This week, Mace has a friend in a high place, construction is proved to be more comradely than many imagined and the industry puts its hand in its pocket for worthy recipients – plus, Leeds get a mural in double-quick time
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CommentAfter the fire
The traumatic experience at Grenfell Tower has understandably triggered a rush to find answers, but we also need to stand back and look at social housing in a holistic way
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CommentA long, hard look
The Grenfell Tower tragedy has put social housing in the spotlight - and while the government certainly has urgent questions to answer, the construction industry should also be looking to its own policies and standards
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CommentThe government isn’t doing enough to prevent a mass exodus of EU workers
Brexit could be a spark for an exodus of EU construction workers and the government doesn’t seem to have a plan
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CommentLondon needs a housing reset
The private rental sector could help the government tackle the housing crisis in the capital
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CommentWhat does ‘The Fourth Industrial Revolution’ mean for real estate?
The world is experiencing technological advances which can improve efficiency and productivity