Opinion – Page 10
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CommentGove’s M&S decision: the start of a new era, or a ploy to conceal net zero backsliding?
Does the landmark decision signal a clear change in government policy, or does it just presage more uncertainty, asks Ben Flatman
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CommentThe enforcement of adjudicators’ awards under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996
This article considers four recent decisions on the enforcement of adjudicators’ awards
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CommentSix years on from Grenfell and real change is finally happening
The pace of reforms since Grenfell has been frustratingly slow, but real change is being delivered, writes Andrew Mellor
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CommentWhy don’t we think of water as part of the sustainability crisis?
We consume too much water, with demand increasing and supply dwindling. This impending disaster should be treated as seriously as carbon reduction, says Jason Horner
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: The Sex Pistols, the Dulux puppy and more
The latest gossip from around the industry
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CommentYou lead on net zero. The politicians will have to follow
Industry professionals are pushing forward with collaborative problem-solving and sharing best practice while they wait for the government to catch up
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CommentWe’ve lost our lead in the fight against climate change. Now it’s crunch time
The muted response to the UK’s latest climate change progress report highlights that the current approach isn’t working, observes Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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CommentBuilding safety - it’s time for us all to take responsibility
With more regulations coming down the line, we need true collaboration from the industry, writes Suzannah Nichol
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CommentLord Kerslake: ‘The sector has lost a supremely powerful voice’
The untimely death of former Homes and Communities Agency boss and Peabody chair Lord Kerslake has left the housing sector poorer, says Joey Gardiner
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CommentSmarter 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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CommentNew 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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Comment‘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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CommentCollaborative 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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CommentOn 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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CommentStanding 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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CommentConstruction 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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CommentWhat 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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CommentHousebuilders 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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CommentWhy 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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CommentLighten 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