Opinion – Page 52
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CommentRegional contractors – having a history isn’t enough
Clugston became the latest contractor to face administration in 2019. Where do regional firms go from here?
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CommentHigh stakes: Party policies on cladding and fire safety in the general election
Two and a half years on from the Grenfell Tower fire disaster cladding and fire safety remain important concerns among the general public – concerns which have once again moved to the fore following the fire of a clad student accommodation building in Bolton.
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CommentFight the good fight: Collaborating through the political chaos
While our politicians fix their eyes on battle, the UK construction industry remains quietly focused on improvement through collaborative effort
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CommentGeneral election – so much at stake but wariness prevails
97% in the survey do intend to vote, even if you have to hold your nose as you do so. So, who gets your backing?
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Onward travel
This week, Crossrail is determined to keep its opening date a surprise. Plus, one construction director is called home
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Comment5 minutes with… Matthew Dunn, director, Paragon Building Consultancy
Matthew Dunn tells Building about restoring listed buildings, the Shard, and a vintage American watch.
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CommentHow is construction expected to deliver on infrastructure without the skills it needs?
We may need more bricklayers today, but we need to consider the skillset people will need in the future
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CommentGeneral election 2019: A letter to the construction industry from the Conservatives
Building has asked the three main parties to set out their commitments to construction
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CommentGeneral election 2019: A letter to the construction industry from Labour
Building has asked the three main parties to set out their commitments to construction
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CommentFuture Homes Standard – wide adoption of heat pumps will not be easy
At first sight, the launch of the Future Homes Standard consultation in October was a welcome surprise
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CommentGeneral election 2019: A letter to the construction industry from the Liberal Democrats
Building has asked the three main parties to set out their commitments to construction. Here, Tim Farron on the Liberal Democrats’ plans for infrastructure
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CommentParty manifestos: Scrutiny on the bounty
The Conservative manifesto landed this week, so now all three main parties have set out their stalls
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: The slow train home
Crossrail? Don’t worry, another delay will be along just after this one. Plus, one company stays under the news radar
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Comment5 minutes with… John Avery, director, LOM architecture and design
John Avery tells Building about art deco, procrastination, and a black Blüthner piano
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CommentParty manifestos: Reckless spending doesn’t pay off
Even the benefits of infrastructure investment could be limited for the construction industry
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CommentWhen smart isn’t very clever
Matthew Marson has worked on designing smart technology throughout his career. But sometimes it can go wrong…
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Comment5 minutes with… Dexter Moren, director, Dexter Moren Associates
Dexter Moren tells Building about South Africa, seafood, and Stansted airport
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Playing all the right notes but…
This week, a slanted take on tall towers, the tale of a Thatcher comeback, and light at the end of the Crossrail tunnel
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CommentTaking flight – the departures board is beginning to look a little crowded
For a while, it felt like construction’s night of the long knives
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CommentBolton fire: Spotlight on cladding, again
All 200 or so residents were evacuated and, while two people were injured, thankfully there were no fatalities. So why the widespread media coverage?