Opinion – Page 104
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Why is infrastructure being underfunded?
Europe and the US are falling behind on infrastructure spending, which is a mistake no country can afford to make
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Nuclear chill
Concrete is about to be poured at Hinkley, but future nuclear projects are beset with problems
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Hansom: Beside the sea
As usual, Mipim was a rich hunting ground for me to get the lowdown on the latest property news and catch up with old industry pals. This year, delegates enjoyed an unusual piece of artwork …
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CPA/Barbour ABI Index: Variations from sector to sector
February’s index is up, following on from a rise in January, but sector performance varies
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Construction's long-term outlook
Lower real incomes are a key risk for the years ahead and have clear implications for construction
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Online poll: Nuclear power
Should the government invest in the construction of the next generation of nuclear power plants? Vote here
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Training to a T
More of the same training means more bad press, poor productivity and an industry struggling to find people willing to fill its job vacancies. The newly-announced T-level may give us the chance to change all that
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Six trends that will define design for contractors
Advances in technology will lift many of the constraints currently faced by contractors and it will pay to keep up to speed with the changes
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How smart buildings will boost our productivity
If we give office workers the means to control their environment we will be contributing to a healthier, happier and more productive population
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Sustainable building on the green belt
A small mention in the housing white paper offered a tantalising opportunity to rejuvenate the natural environment in the green belt
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Ðǿմ«Ã½'s manifesto for a better Brexit
Our campaign for a better Brexit deal for the industry features eight key demands
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Online poll: National insurance contributions
Would the national insurance hike in last week’s Budget have tackled construction’s reliance on self-employment? Vote here
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Hansom: Toy town
It’s all work and all play this week, as Tony Pidgley longs for electric cars, Sadiq Khan apparently has a magic set and Mace is enjoying playing with bricks - but it’s all ruined when a PR firm throws a strop
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Branding a building
Developing a brand is becoming ever more important, both for developers and occupiers
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Budget 2017: A curate’s egg
Philip Hammond’s Budget was unremarkable and failed to mention housing but a number of measures could have profoundly positive knock-on effects for local development. Let’s make the best of it
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Price rises from suppliers should be challenged
Material costs are on the up but housing associations can secure better deals from the supply chain if they know how
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The Midlands engine - full steam ahead
To make this strategy work we need strong regional leadership and a focus on productivity and skills
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Mipim latest: There's a sunny mood in Cannes
There is a definite ‘let’s make hay while the sun shines’ feel. And in Mipim, the sun is shining
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Getting skills down to a T
The introduction of T-levels is being sold as a lifeline for industries like construction, but Brexit threatens to derail any benefits
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Why Mipim matters
This year’s Mipim is set to be just as jam-packed as 2016, with about 23,000 participants from 90 countries