All articles by Richard Threlfall
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CommentThis is what the future holds for construction
The challenges and opportunities facing our industry increasingly apply to us all. We should collaborate accordingly
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CommentChallenges posed by climate crisis should be an opportunity not a threat
Firms already working towards a sustainable future can thrive. COP26 last was a wake-up call for everyone else
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CommentIt is vital that we rise to the digital challenge
The infrastructure sector is among the last to embrace the potential of the digital revolution but it is in all of our interests to do so, says Richard Threlfall
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CommentFlexible working on construction sites is a win-win
Until the pandemic it was presumed working flexibly was incompatible with efficient site operations, now we know different
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CommentWe must build on the need to focus on biodiversity
Working with nature is key if construction is not to get caught in the middle of two important but potentially contradictory ambitions, says KPMG’s Richard Threlfall
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CommentTo grow or not to grow?
Economic growth has become the only measure of a country’s success, but the pandemic and climate crisis tell us to strive for something more meaningful, says KPMG’s Richard Threlfall
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CommentThe turning point of 2020
By opening our eyes to the vulnerability of humanity covid has also forced us to confront the challenge of climate change, says KPMG’s Richard Threlfall
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CommentThe office will endure as a positive choice for many
The chances of a significant long-term change in our traditional working behaviour are massively overestimated, says KPMG’s Richard Threlfall
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CommentBlueprint for building our economic recovery
Government must take fast, bold and decisive action to avoid the worst recession in centuries, says KPMG’s Richard Threlfall
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CommentFive ways to make the ‘new normal’ better than before
As individuals and companies we cannot control this pandemic, but we do have a choice in how we respond to it
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CommentHow can construction create a safe and just space?
Building the right infrastructure is the key to tackling global poverty in an environmentally sustainable way – if we follow these steps …
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CommentLet’s be honest about private finance in infrastructure
Private investment in infrastructure has been criticised – wrongly – in the past few years. The government supports it abroad but has refused to promote it at home
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CommentLet’s build our way to net zero
Infrastructure investment is the key to achieving the government’s target of net zero emissions by 2050
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CommentOur challenge is not to innovate or die. It is invest or decline
We believe there’s no money to pay for infrastructure – the problem is more who controls the budgets
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CommentConstruction must admit it has a problem with diversity
Disappointing diversity statistics should not make us sigh and shrug – recognising that it simply isn’t good enough should spur us all to take effective action
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CommentHow to beat the Brexit blues
There are far more important things for construction to worry about than Brexit – yes, it’s a Bad Thing, but will anyone really notice in the long run?
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CommentWhat's the best way to attract and recruit young people into construction? Get them young
The industry’s approach to attracting and hiring new talent is haphazard. The Construction Leadership Council, if properly funded, could do something about it
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CommentUK is lacking fibre
Many other countries’ broadband capability puts ours to shame – and while government targets are a step in the right direction, progress is painfully slow
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CommentWe need to plug in to electric cars
Electric vehicles with zero emissions are the future, so it is vital government creates the conditions to maximise take-up and build a proper charging point network
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CommentTaking the long view
Infrastructure is all about long-term value – or should be. But to make that a reality we must learn to work together. Will you sign up to Project 13 and help transform the sector?