Opinion 鈥� Page 166
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CommentWhat I really think about off-site manufacture
HTA鈥檚 Ben Derbyshire on why Eric Pickles needs to look beyond just prefab to tackle the nation鈥檚 housing crisis
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CommentHome ownership is a UK tradition
Despite warnings that the government scheme is overheating the housing market, Help to Buy has tapped into Britain鈥檚 cultural desire for home ownership and helped restore confidence in the market in the process
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CommentWe must deliver BIM Level 2 before moving on
We need to start treating the government鈥檚 2016 deadline with the urgency it requires
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CommentWill weather or politics dictate the path for sustainability?
We need to wake up to the fact that we are all individually and collectively responsible for finding solutions to climate change
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CommentLet's pick up the pace
Despite claims that Westminster has entered a 鈥榸ombie state鈥�, it鈥檚 the perfect time for the industry to be putting forward policy ideas
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CommentIs this the end of seven years' bad luck?
Are we starting to see positive signs outside of the housing sector?
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CommentHansom: Fessing up
Unlikely confessions this week, with Sepp Blatter admitting Qatar was a mistake, Prince Charles鈥� 1984 鈥渃arbuncle鈥� speech repositioned as a construction positive, and PwC reports going down the pan
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CommentLet's update industry education
As other professions鈥� education systems keep up with modern technology and ever-changing industries, the architecture and construction systems are getting left behind. But there are many ways of updating the industry鈥檚 teaching practices
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CommentPrivate housing leads the way for industry growth
The increase in contract awards seen in mid-2013 seems to be slowing but the CPA/Barbour ABI index is still positive across most sectors
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CommentAnalysing the growth figures
There is no doubt that the UK economy is now firmly in a growth phase with the latest GDP figures showing economic output only 0.6% below its pre-crisis peak in Q1 2008
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CommentA BIM silver bullet in the driving seat
Amid the BIM metaphors and cliches, please let鈥檚 remember the client
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CommentBIM to FM - one size does not fit all
BIM can help facilities managers save money - if only we can work out what information is required
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CommentSchool data delay jeopardises government's work on education estate
The government is to be applauded for putting 拢2bn more into school building but needs to deliver on better information
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CommentMiller Construction (UK) Limited vs 星空传媒 Design Partnership Limited: Breach of natural justice
鈥楾his Scottish judgment is a reminder of the well-established authorities that provide an adjudicator with considerable leeway in terms of their decision-making powers鈥�
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CommentUnderstand a little more
星空传媒鈥檚 focus on mental health last week is a reminder that tolerance has to be at the heart of creating a positive working culture in the industry
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CommentSustainable infrastructure - myth or reality?
Is our infrastructure becoming more sustainable? The news is good but we still have a long way to go
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CommentTackling the skills gap
To attract new talent the industry has to improve its record on big issues such as long hours, employing people from diverse backgrounds and dealing with workplace stress
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CommentA nuanced picture of recovery
Construction is growing but there鈥檚 a danger it is too reliant on the private housing sector
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CommentHansom: Movie night
This week we get the popcorn and prepare for interesting views from the Shangri-La hotel, a novel rail scheme from China, the departure of what was once the world鈥檚 biggest airport and some political intrigue