Opinion 鈥� Page 149
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CommentTime to be heard
As Westminster plans for the election, now is the time for construction to show its importance to the country鈥檚 growth
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CommentHansom: Good Dogma! Sit!
Worked out your ideological resolutions? There鈥檚 a row about 鈥�-isms鈥� across the pond, Prince Charles ingratiates himself with architects (as usual), and some old bricks get a new lease of life. Plus, the New Year鈥檚 Honours
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CommentPickles' dithering on minimum standards is endangering progress
The communities secretary runs the risk of causing legal complications for the government if he doesn鈥檛 hurry up
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CommentOnline poll: General election
Which political party do you think currently offers the best prospects for UK construction? Vote here
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CommentThree steps to client BIM heaven
Clients want to make best use of BIM, particularly for FM - let鈥檚 make it easier for them to get there
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CommentKeeping resolutions
This year could be a year of big changes - both political and technological. As long as we respond positively to these changes, there are reasons to be cautiously optimistic
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CommentWhat is the cost of BIM?
Using BIM shouldn鈥檛 add cost to a project. Here鈥檚 how to optimise the costs
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CommentInnovating to succeed
Innovation is key to delivering better solutions and performance for clients
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CommentSustainable homes must make the complex simple
It is vital that home owners are able properly to control the new generation of hi-tech homes
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CommentCan direct commissioning avoid trap of centralisation?
the latest government move to build homes is to be welcomed if power is kept with local communities
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CommentCreating the all-electric city
Lets start the journey now to build cleaner, healthier cities
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CommentHansom: The Presents under the tree
Hello, children 鈥� Were you naughty or nice this year? Let me rummage in my sack and produce some Lego, a load of bikes, a massive train set, and a bottle of whisky. Plus, finally, a policy document that makes sense
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CommentWe will go to the ball
Before 2014 draws to a close, it鈥檚 important to look at how the sector can get the most out of 2015
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CommentOnline poll: 2015
Is the construction industry in a strong position going into 2015? Vote here
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CommentNo fear of government turning housebuilder
Housebuilders will welcome the government鈥檚 return to directly commissioning homes if it genuinely increases supply
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Comment2015鈥檚 pipeline looks strong
As 2014 draws to a close there are still plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the performance of the construction industry
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CommentSome seasonal cheer
As we come to the end of the year and thoughts turn to Christmas, the latest CPA/Barbour ABI Construction index brings us more seasonal cheer
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CommentHow does your garden grow?
It may be an old idea, but if done properly the latest crop of government-approved garden cities could really help meet housing need in a sustainable way
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CommentA Christmas wish with a twist
All I want for Christmas is 鈥� for environmental and social concerns to be tackled head on by the real estate sector
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CommentSo how did it do?
With its five-year term almost up, how has the government performed overall when it comes to construction?