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Comment2014: The bigger picture
We saw construction beginning to pick up in 2013 and a few pieces of the construction strategy jigsaw fall into place. This year the onus will be on the industry to lead change that will deliver better value, faster
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CommentImmigration, immigration, immigration
Immigration is an issue sure to stir up debate, but 星空传媒鈥檚 recent survey of the construction industry gives an interesting view on the industry鈥檚 attitudes.
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CommentA Chinese New Year
China has signalled its interest in UK markets. This may be a sign of more change to come in the following year.
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CommentMy digital life ... Gary Raife
The divisional manager at Lakehouse on Mumford Sons, Dubai, and childbirth.
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CommentRICS survey heralds a happy new year, but ...
鈥� the construction industry needs many happy new years to recovery from its weakened state
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CommentIs construction growing or has it gone temporarily into reverse?
The latest ONS figures show a 4% dip in November鈥檚 construction figures when other data shows the sector is booming - what鈥檚 going on?
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CommentHow can we help firms reinvent themselves?
The top firms in the industry have been through this process many times before
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CommentAndrew Warren
Andrew Warren is honorary president of the Association for the Conservation of Energy
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CommentCan our politicians set a carbon saving example to the world?
Cutting our carbon emissions is not just a matter of technical measures, it requires a dramatic cultural change and real political will
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CommentIf the hair shirt fits...
Star architects seem to care more about aesthetics and brand than they do about the planet
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CommentThe government has given us some cause for cheer
The National Infrastructure Plan 2013 represents some positive commitments that should boost the industry
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CommentInconsistent design information is a blight
The RIBA should regulate architects鈥� work stages
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CommentCultural change in the digital era
Levering the many benefits of BIM requires significant changes in mindset and an evolution in roles and thinking
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CommentSlow drift to certainty over offshore wind projects
Well-publicised problems with off-shore wind may be obscuring progress over energy projects
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CommentDesigning for dementia
One day we will look back with shock at how poorly we considered the needs of many elderly people
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CommentIs 'speed mentoring' what construction needs?
These organised events could help us transfer the skills we need - fast
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CommentWhy new home labelling is my New Year's resolution
With concerted government and industry effort, 2014 could be a landmark year for housing
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CommentAre BIM co-ordinators destined to be a 'one hit wonder'?
We do need someone with an overview of the BIM approach on a project, but that responsibility should reside within the design team