Opinion – Page 7
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Smarter IT choices are needed to stay ahead of the ESG curve
The impact of construction on climate change has prompted widespread adoption of more sustainable design and build practices. Keith Ali, MD at Creative ITC, considers how better working practices can help firms meet their ESG targets
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New homes can (and must) be delivered with nature in mind
A ‘habitat-first’ development in west London aims to emphasise the importance of enhancing and protecting wildlife in and around our schemes, writes Marcus Bate of Mount Anvil
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‘Smarter’ hospitals can help solve the challenges facing our healthcare sector
Smaller, more efficient and cost-effective specialised hospital buildings designed to communicate with each other by being data-led and seamlessly connected will lead to better and faster patient care, writes Moritz Spellenberg, associate director at Llewelyn Davies
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Collaborative partnerships could be the future for construction and logistics sectors
Partnered working is one way to tackle the many supply chain challenges facing the industry, writes Claudio Veritiero, chief executive officer at Peel Ports Group
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On a quest for the ultimate offsite solution
Construction has yet to make the widespread productivity gains promised by embracing manufacturing techniques – while suffering many business failures in the attempt. But could we be on the cusp of a breakthrough?
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Standing on the shoulders of giants
The application of data will play a hugely important role in helping the sector achieve its sustainable ambitions, writes Grant Findlay, executive managing director – buildings, Sir Robert McAlpine
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Construction industry gossip: The art of public speaking has many pitfalls
The art of public speaking has many pitfalls – maybe stick to sculpture?
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What does ‘fit for purpose’ mean for today’s world?
The scandal at the CBI is an opportunity for us all to reflect on how we treat each other in the workplace, writes Sadie Morgan
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Housebuilders are not the villains. It’s the system that has to change
It may be politically fashionable, but it is unfair and unwise to criticise the Taylor Wimpeys, Barratts and Bellways for the housing shortage, writes Richard Steer of Gleeds
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Why are you still participating in the race to the bottom?
Procurement reform and clients who are prepared to use alternative price evaluation models are surely the way to improve the whole process and get the right bidder at the right price for a project, argues Rebecca Rees
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Lighten up: why an asset-heavy approach spells trouble for MMC
The failure of L&G Modular is a real blow for offsite manufacturing, but there is an alternative model that makes more sense, says Chris Spiceley of Modulous
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L&G Modular’s closure shows there’s a limit to the patience of slow capital
Legal & General’s recent withdrawal from the offsite housing market is a wake-up call for policy makers relying on institutions to fund ambitious infrastructure plans, says Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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We must collaborate to safeguard construction from ‘big tech’ disruption
Artificial intelligence is advancing fast and this is our ‘Blockbuster video’ moment. Our industry has the resources to create a brighter future for our clients, our businesses and the world at large, says James Garner
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Constructing an AI solution for extreme weather conditions
Project delays, material damage and workforce sickness can all be reduced using tools to model and prepare for different scenarios posed by the increasingly variable climate, René Morkos of ALICE Technologies writes
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Recruiting the next generation through Open Doors
Attempts to promote the possibility of a career in construction to school-age children are paying off, says Willmott Dixon’s Andrew Geldard
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AI in construction: the good, the bad and the in-between
Advances in artificial intelligence are happening at a giddying pace – are you managing to keep up?
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Both sides in Tory battle over housing and planning have a point – and both are wrong
Only an enlightened and innovative approach to planning and development can get us out of this political cul-de-sac, says Toby Lloyd
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We need go back to the root causes of construction’s mental health challenge
We focus too much on reactive solutions that can only catch people when they fall, says Seddon’s Nicola Hodkinson
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A renaissance king takes to the throne in a challenging age
King Charles III is the new head of a diverse and divided state but he has significant strengths and his support for the built environment is welcome, writes Richard Steer of Gleeds