Opinion 鈥� Page 169
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CommentScottish independence would be madness
I implore construction colleagues north of the border to vote no in the independence referendum
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CommentBreaking boundaries
Greater collaboration from local authorities could unlock big opportunities for construction and boost the economy as a whole, but before we think outside the box, we first need to re-construct it
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CommentSecuring corporate data in a mobile world
Part two of this blog on mobile technology looks at security risks and what to do if the worst happens
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CommentLife beyond housing and London
Take out private housing in the South-east and construction growth so far for the rest of the country doesn鈥檛 look so perky, but that could change 鈥�
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CommentKeeping pace: Contract awards in March
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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CommentHelp to Buy: Keep up the support
Retaining the Help to Buy scheme through to 2020 would provide the confidence the industry needs to invest and increase housing supply, and enable thousands of people to buy their first home
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CommentA QS would have helped Brazil avoid its World Cup woes
Brazil is a fast-maturing economy, but delays on World Cup projects highlight the importance of early QS involvement
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CommentO women, where art thou?
It鈥檚 important professional bodies and leading employers unite in the effort to attract more women into construction
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CommentMaking it - or faking it?
Delivering real sustainability outcomes and being accountable for that delivery is becoming the norm for a growing band of intelligent clients
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CommentGreening New York City
Here鈥檚 the story about how a group of green building professionals got together to produce an important report but nearly came unstuck by Superstorm Sandy 鈥�
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CommentNegligence: Stephen West and Carol West vs Ian Finlay & Associates
This case shows that construction professionals who include net contribution clause in contracts with consumers should flag up the clause in advance in order to avoid complications
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CommentIt's time for the construction industry to adapt to BIM
The Dark Ages of BIM may be over, but many firms are still behind the times when it comes to implementing the technology
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CommentNo pot of gold for construction in the Rainbow Nation
A sluggish economy along with corruption, mismanagement and price fixing means South Africa鈥檚 construction industry is struggling
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CommentHealth and safety regulatory changes: A dangerous cocktail
Recent deaths highlight importance of keeping the industry鈥檚 safety standards strong
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CommentConstruction 2025: Leading from within
Positive steps are being taken towards the government鈥檚 Construction 2025 goals but there is still a huge amount to do if we are to cut carbon, find better processes of working and inspire new talent. Progress on BIM and payments is just the start
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CommentCan Germany return to the path of green energy?
The country鈥檚 response to Fukushima has seen a huge expansion in carbon-heavy energy generation
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CommentHeaven forbid ECO should be revived
Changes to the consultation on cuts to the Energy Company Obligation betray the precarious future for the government鈥檚 energy efficiency scheme
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CommentHansom: The place to be
BAM鈥檚 building sites take their place in high society, Dubai regains its appetite for the grandiose, Glasgow shelves plans for a five-tower demolition extravaganza - oh, and there鈥檚 surfing on Snowdonia
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CommentCultural coalescence in Christchurch
In a corner of this remarkable rebuilding project, communities are coming together to design a new park
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CommentBIM and the whole life costing conundrum
New guidelines from the RICS enabling a holistic view of project costs are a giant leap forward for the industry