Opinion – Page 110
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CPA/Barbour ABI Index: A mixed picture
November’s index is down but consumer spending is providing support
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The next step for regeneration
The government’s new strategy for regeneration released last week offers a useful insight for local authorities
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A much needed boost for affordable housing
London is set to be the big winner of the Autumn Statement commitment to affordable homes, and the GLA’s new guidelines will help too
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Hansom: We’d like to thank …
We’re far too modest to mention our IBP magazine of the year award last week, ahem, but of course much of our success is thanks to the everyday, sometimes eccentric contributions of building folk - talking of which …
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The new reality
New Yorkers didn’t vote for Trump just as Londoners didn’t vote for Brexit, but whatever their misgivings the business of doing business goes on
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Online poll: Privatised rail
Should the £530m East West Rail link be fully privatised? Vote here
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The many rather than the few
To solve the skills shortage, the industry needs to look beyond the narrow confines of apprenticeships for young people
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Efficiency in the NHS doesn’t have to mean cost cutting
NHS trusts must squeeze every penny out of limited captial funding, but with some careful thought at in the early stages they can deliver better outcomes
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A winning formula
Creating cities that foster vibrant communities and with the infrastructure in place to secure their economic competitiveness, is no mean feat
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Placemaking in student housing
Involving students, staff and the local community in masterplanning has helped transform this university campus
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The community's alternative masterplan for Oval
Local campaign groups that oppose Berkeley’s masterplan for a development in south London are calling for a scheme on a more human scale
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We need a pipeline of infrastructure projects
The Autumn Statement’s emphasis on improving the productivity gap is welcome but the government need to provide more details
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Preparing for your APC final assessment
Top tips on how to prepare for you final assessment for RICS APC candidates
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Housing: Time to get serious
If the government is serious about tackling the housing crisis more needs to be done
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Hansom: The malcontents
If you thought the grouse season was almost over, think again - there’s all manner of bellyaching this week - luckily, we have Titanic-inspired apartments, a tale of love pursued and a nice ski holiday to look forward to
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Homes for humans
As we scramble to address the housing crisis and rapidly changing demographics, we must not overlook the positive difference good design can make
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Are you maximising your R&D tax credits?
Factoring in R D at the tendering stage may be new to some but it can give a contractor significant advantages
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A chance to rehabilitate our prisons
The Autumn Statement recognised the importance of safety in our prisons, but we need a bigger commitment to overhauling the spaces for prisoners and prison officers
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Ðǿմ«Ã½ a university in the mountains
The harsh winter and remote mountain location of the University of Central Asia in the Kyrgyz Republic created some unique challenges