All articles by Sarah Richardson – Page 13
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CommentThe right noises
Government ministers have announced their good intentions at Ecobuild but they need to convince us all that they have an integrated green policy
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CommentSetting out our stall
The case for investment in green building solutions has never been stronger, let’s hope the government listens
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CommentThe price to pay
Firms that engaged in buying work are seeing the impact of their failed gamble
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CommentDare we hope?
The return of Crest Nicholson to the stock exchange could mark the start of recovery – for both housebuilding and the wider industry
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CommentVictory at last
The lifting of the Olympics marketing ‘gag’ shows a concerted industry effort can change baffling official policy
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CommentA sorry state
Blacklisting could do real damage to the industry’s reputation if those under scrutiny do not make the right moves next
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NewsEFA hints at faster delivery of priority schools
Priority schools programme could progress more rapidly if early schemes are successful
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CommentOne step forward
The government’s recent record of communicating clearly with construction is poor – except about standardised schools
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NewsEFA promises early detail on PF2 schools batches
Education Funding Agency to release trajectory of early batches of £1.75bn privately-financed Priority Schools alongside first procurement
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NewsSurvey shows shift in view of standardised school design
Twice as many education providers would accept pre-designed schools than 18 months ago
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NewsPriority schools bidding gathers pace
London, Midlands and east of England schools come to market with bidders day for £65m worth of schools work in North-west next week
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NewsNew free schools champion says sites biggest barrier
Recently appointed director of New Schools Network says government and industry must ‘think creatively’ to find solutions
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CommentA greener future
The government needs to put sustainability back on the agenda, to safeguard the UK’s environmental future and help generate growth in the industry
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NewsBCSE closure seen as a ‘huge loss’ by industry
Design industry pays tribute to recently-closed charity that championed good design in schools
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NewsBritish Council for School Environments closed down
High-profile campaigner for best practice in school design forced to shut due to lack of funds
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CommentIt's behind us
The London 2012 Olympics were the undoubted highlight in a year that had its fair share of setbacks
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CommentWinter cheer
It’s not all good news but at least the chancellor’s policies on construction have progressed
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CommentBeyond eco-bling
The Co-op’s rigorous approach to sustainability on its HQ in Manchester sets it apart as a client - so are others less willing or just less able to make such a commitment?
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CommentSolid foundations
Officials could do far worse than to look at Whitehall’s approach to housebuilding and seek to replicate it on a bigger scale
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CommentTough decisions
John Morgan’s decision to take direct control of Morgan Sindall signifies the challenges that lie ahead for construction