Opinion – Page 269
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CommentNo Christmas cheer from the ONS new orders figures
Numbers up in the third quarter but still on a downward path on a yearly basis
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CommentWonders and blunders with Joe Griffiths
Joe Griffiths wants to keep New York’s precious Chrysler Building firmly in his sights but had a lucky escape from London’s equivalent of the gateway to Mordor, Archway Tower
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CommentMy Digital Life…John Marriott
There’s no going halfway for this project manager - everything is done quickly and in large volumes!
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CommentHansom: Do pay attention
This week an energy minister and architects’ board make glaring slip-ups, but there’s no room for error in one firm’s ‘grand opening’. Elsewhere, employees strive towards perfectly sustainable homes
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CommentAiming for zero (carbon)
The government is consulting on the feed-in tariff cut, but Dan Jestico says it should also be asking the industry for views on how non-domestic buildings can be zero carbon by 2019
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Inbox: News analysis
Readers interpret recent news of government funding for housing and architects’ unemployment
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CommentGeorge: It’s time to show confidence in construction, not use it as a political prop
Here’s a graph (below) that probably illustrates as well as you can the economic plight we face.
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CommentA hi-viz low-impact “budget” for construction
Who’s been advising the Government on construction?
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CommentAutumn statement at a glance
The key points for construction, including a list of the infrastructure projects confirmed today
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CommentDetails of Osborne's bold infrastructure plan unclear
Success of the chancellor’s infrastructure plan hinges on the involvement of pension funds, which is unclear
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CommentGeorge's announcements welcome but drop in spending remains
The government is taking investment in the built environment seriously but plans lack substance
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CommentLiability for CITB levy: CITB vs Beacon Roofing
In this case, the meaning of the contract and context were taken into account rather than the reasons for entering the contract
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CommentCan George fill the funding gap for construction? The short answer is no and the long answer is no
Large sums will be promised in the autumn statement but it won’t be any where near enough
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CommentHow realistic are the chancellor's infrastructure plans?
What the National Infrastructure Plan will mean for construction
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CommentThe economy: Bleak midwinter
Christmas is approaching, and not in a good way. In fact, says Richard Steer, it just reminds us of the wretched state of Europe’s finances and how we need China to come to our rescue
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CommentFinally, some action
It’s a big week for the Green Deal but don’t forget about the little guy
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CommentJob applications speed dating style
Applying for a job online can be a complex and terrifying experience
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CommentWhat to look for in the Autumn Statement
Expect downward forecasts, infrastructure plans and a grand rehash of existing policy
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CommentMy digital life: Jack Pringle
This partner likes the classics: Nina Simone, Jags and the telephone