Opinion – Page 12
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Trussonomics bangs on about growth but it has just made a recession more likely
Firms were already grappling with severe inflation, an energy crisis and a tight jobs market – now the mini-Budget has made their problems even bigger
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Construction industry gossip: The long view
The new minister is “not fully on top of” the job – but don’t worry, he’ll “look into it”
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Excellence is the real winner in this year’s Stirling Prize
The Stirling has sometimes been used by the judges to indulge in virtue signalling, but this year it simply recognises brilliant architecture, writes Ben Flatman
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BIM ‘black box’ data can boost building efficiency far into the future
While BIM originally stood for building information modelling, the industry increasingly thinks of it as building information management. Michael Bartyzel considers this largely untapped potential
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How to best use data for building safety
Culture, training, and technology key in implementing the Building Safety Act and maintaining a standardised approach to construction projects
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Day four at the Tory conference: Truss bets the bank on low tax and the magic money tree
Liz Truss is promising that reducing tax will magically reverse Britain’s economic but history suggests there are no easy fixes, writes Ben Flatman
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Day three at the Tory conference: Rees-Mogg tinkers while business despairs
Government is ignoring the experts as uncertainty reigns and the business secretary promises more unwanted regulatory changes, writes Ben Flatman
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Day two at the Tory conference: U-turns and Brexit cast shadow over growth agenda
The chancellor’s change of heart grabbed the headlines but yesterday saw rumours over HS2 dispelled, calls for more SME housebuilders and Michael Heseltine make a last stand for EU membership
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Day one at the Tory conference: Industry cries out for stability – but U-turns and uncertainty continue
Despite the chancellor’s remarkable announcement this morning, ministers seem confused by the radical shift in direction under Liz Truss. They are not the only ones, Ben Flatman reports from the Conservative Party conference
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A non-Budget that was more fantasy economics than fiscal reality
Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘fiscal event’ was so unusual and has caused such turmoil that it is worth reflecting on 10 days’ later, says Richard Steer
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Integrated approach to planning is key to climate resilience success
We must work together to make sure that what we do is really best for the environment
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Gamble on growth won’t work unless supply-side reforms are a success
Truss and Kwarteng’s plan is radical but the focus on fixing the supply side has been overshadowed. The details should not be ignored
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Pro-development rhetoric is all very well but industry needs more detail
Without wider reform and sufficient resources, proposals for investment zones are unlikely to give the sector the long-term tonic it needs
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Kwarteng must rise to the challenge and tackle this energy crisis
Tomorrow’s fiscal statement is an important test for the new government. Fiona Duggan wonders whether it will rise to the challenge of tackling the energy crisis
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Pro-development or nimby? Which Liz Truss will we get?
The prime minister says she wants to scrap housing targets, but in 2019 she wanted to build on the green belt. How likely is a return to pro-development principles now she is in office?
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Construction industry gossip: The hard sell
Boasts of wizardry and some puzzling potato talk have not shown the industry’s communications skills to best advantage this month
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Developing schools fit for the future
The industry needs to put more of a focus on developing schools fit for not only our future but the next generation’s future as well
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Politics is on hold just when business is most in need of firm direction
As the industry impatiently awaits clarity on Truss’s plans, we still don’t even know the name of the new construction minister
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Views on architecture and the environment mark Charles III as a man ahead of his time
Far from decrying his views about modern architecture, we should consider the missed opportunity to harness that passion
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Elizabeth II enhanced our country’s image abroad. What will we do without her?
The UK gained so much from the Queen’s reputation as a global statesperson, let’s hope we can build on her legacy