Opinion – Page 154
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Recruitment for the future
We need to have access to the widest range of people possible to ensure we have all the skills we need
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Balfour Beatty's chance
Could new chief executive Leo Quinn be the right person to breathe new life into the firm?
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Stirling Prize winner harnesses new city pride
Ike Ijeh on what the victory of Haworth Tompkins’ Everyman Theatre in Liverpool means for architecture
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Expect the unexpected
The really exciting thing about next May’s general election is how unpredictable it is. But there is one thing you can be sure of: the outcome matters for construction
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Hansom: Known unknowns
The year 2014 is an unnerving place - nobody’s sure how many chimneys Battersea Power Station has, Bob the Builder has the face of a child, and an app can summon hordes to your door to devour your leftovers
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Online poll: Funding training
Do you think the government should continue with the industry levy used to fund training in trade skills? Vote here
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Insulation industry job growth was a mirage
Barely a month goes by without some sign of tumbling job figures in the sector
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ADR: Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Europe Limited vs BAE Systems (Al Diriyah C41) Limited
Should the usual costs award to the successful party be reduced in consequence of its refusal to mediate?
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Keeping the motivation going
It’s the little things on the green agenda that we should focus on when all seems lost
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Hansom: How are you feeling?
Do you have a ringing in your ears like a siren going off, having trouble saying certain words? Maybe the lastest housing stats are making you feel a little lightheaded? Don’t worry, it’s nothing a cycle on the Thames won’t cure
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Nearly there
The go-ahead on the Hinkley nuclear project is a huge boost for the UK construction industry, though there remains one potential roadblock
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An award for building performance
An award based on actual building performance? One already exists
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The Lib Dem balancing act
There is a lot be positive about the Lib Dems’ green policies but the industry needs more certainty
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The Lib Dems are divided on housing
Official policy is to get 300,000 homes ayear but the grass roots are showing less enthusiasm
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Online poll: Taxation
Do you support implementation of an urgent wide-scale review of development and property taxation in the UK? Vote here
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Your local builder
As George Osborne discusses devolving greater powers to UK cities, it’s more important than ever to build strong relationships with local decision-makers Â
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Waiting for a green light
Firms already taking up carbon-reducing policies have found a wealth of advantages beyond helping the environment. Those waiting until government legislation comes in may miss out
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Lib Dems want help to meet housing challenge
Why Richard Steer’s first ever trip to a party conference might just have been worth it
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Future-proofing the higher education estate
Data from every university in the country is included in a new report that should prove invaluable for those wanting an innovative estate strategy
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What makes a healthy city?
The vitality of our cities is the theme of this week’s World Architecture Day and one area we can make a difference as a profession is in the quality of elite and community sports venues