Opinion 鈥� Page 153
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CommentThe bigger picture
Concerns about what is, for now, a slight blip in output figures would be better directed at thinking how to build the industry鈥檚 capacity to grow
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CommentTapping into the Internet of Things
Devices that monitor appliances in buildings are a powerful way to help occupants manage their properties more efficiently and sustainably
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CommentLyons doesn't grasp planning nettle
Further simplification needed if new entrants to the industry are to be encouraged
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CommentFIDIC dispute resolution: Peterborough City Council vs Enterprise Managed Services Ltd
鈥楾he judge acknowledged that DAB adjudication might well be 鈥渞ough and ready鈥� but he observed that the parties had agreed to incorporate the FIDIC DAB machinery into their contract鈥�
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CommentWhy RIBA needs serious reform
New RIBA Council member Ben Derbyshire on why he stood - and what he wants to do
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CommentScouting further afield for contractors
There is no doubt that there is a strong case for new entrants in the market and it is occurring
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CommentWhat are garden cities worth?
Richard Rogers might not like them, but there鈥檚 merit in the garden cities movement
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Comment星空传媒 on good news
With positive sector reports published this week, it鈥檚 important that the staff are found to support these numbers
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CommentLook past the politics to Lyons Review details
On the face of it, Labour are the first party to produce a comprehensive plan to increase housebuilding 聽
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CommentChina deserves better architecture
China鈥檚 president recently called for an end to 鈥榳eird architecture鈥� resulting from the construction boom, which could be good news for British designers
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CommentLyons: a roar or a whisper?
If Labour get in to power, it鈥檒l be the Treasury that decides whether the Lyons Review will make a difference
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CommentHansom: Nothing by halves
If you鈥檙e building a new HQ, why not divert the canal so it鈥檚 nearer to you? Moving a 2.5 tonne sculpture? Get a friendly contractor to shift it. Fundraising for charity? Run up 35 floors of a tower. Doing lunch? Do two
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CommentGood Employer Guide 2014: The good will out
The 50 firms in this year鈥檚 guide lead the sector in terms of benefits, career development and staff satisfaction
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CommentGrowth outside of housing
The latest CPA/Barbour ABI Construction Index reached 132 in September, 3% higher than in August and 12% higher than one year earlier
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CommentDiagnosing the drop
The latest construction output figures show that the industry remains in a relatively healthy position
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CommentOnline poll: School spending
Should the manifesto contain a pledge for a government-funded programme to address the predicted shortage of new school places? Vote here
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CommentRocking down to electric avenue?
What are the implications of a widespread electrification of cities?
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CommentHow sustainable is your own office building?
A new report shows that high quality sustainable office design is not only good for the planet, it鈥檚 good for your staff鈥檚 wellbeing and productivity too
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CommentWithout stopping for breath
Work on the Government Construction Strategy continues apace, but there鈥檚 still lots to do