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CommentScientific thinking
The UK鈥檚 world-class science facilities and thriving community are vital to the construction industry and the economy as a whole, writes Eugene Sayers, so it is important that the sector is supported through the changes Brexit brings
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CommentHousing white paper: Strategy needs delivery
The housing white paper represents a big policy shift and contains some bold ideas, but it is just a set of principles until it is delivered
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CommentHousing white paper: Rental failure
The housing white paper gave a boost to build to rent but the government could have gone further
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CommentApprenticeship policy will distort the market
The IFS鈥� blistering critique of the government鈥檚 apprentice policy holds some uncomfortable truths for construction. There is increased competition for younger employees but little real incentive to invest in high-level skills training
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CommentBreaking the housebuilding mould
Competition for land and volume housebuilding has helped create architectural sameness
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CommentGo with the flow
Making flood risk management a national infrastructure priority could create more viable areas for development
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CommentWhy it鈥檚 better to think in the long term
A snap decision to chose the cheapest option doesn鈥檛 provide good value for long
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CommentHansom: Maps of meaning
The high-end London resi trail stretches from Blackfriars to Greenwich, the rich have a new space to stash their loot, Russia takes an interest in Trump鈥檚 wall, and a construction supergroup rocks again
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CommentIndustrial revolution
The government鈥檚 industrial strategy offers a welcome prompt to improve productivity and foster innovation, says Mark Farmer, but real change will need to be driven by client demand
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CommentOnline poll: Flood defence spending
Is the government spending enough on protection for areas that are vulnerable to flooding? Vote here
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CommentSingapore-on-Thames
Smart technologies could allow us to turn cities such as London into more healthy and less frustrating places to live. One Asian state has an app for that
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CommentNorthern Ireland and the Renewable Heat Incentive scandal
Clearly Northern Ireland鈥檚 scheme was open to abuse, but any incentivisation policy has to be carefully designed to balance attracting investment against cost to the public purse
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CommentThe benefits of Integrated Project Insurance
Early contractor involvement and a 鈥榥o blame/no claim鈥� ethos are just some ways this procurement method could improve the industry
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CommentThe left behind
The UK鈥檚 female engineers are having to endure harassment and victimisation at work, which should not be tolerated
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CommentHansom: Keepie-uppie
We know you鈥檒l want to be on the ball when it comes to Tottenham Hotspur鈥檚 拢400m new ground so this week we鈥檙e sharing some of the more printable gossip from White Hart Lane in our Spurs special
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CommentOnline poll: Sexual discrimination
Do you think women face discrimination in construction? Vote here
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CommentComing up roses
The government has held back from being too prescriptive about what constitutes a garden village, but key principles of character, lifestyle and legacy underpin the best of them
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CommentCollaboration is key to Starter Homes
Local authority partnerships now have ambitious targets for delivering homes for first time buyers, and much depends on knowledge sharing with stakeholders
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CommentHow to build homes safely in flood prone areas
New homes can be built safely in flood prone areas but we need to have a grown-up conversation about development
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CommentWill Trump ever be a cheerleader for sustainable development?
The new US president isn鈥檛 known for his commitment to tackling climate change, yet if he can see the economic benefit for his country he might become a convert