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CommentThe social value of good building
Can construction tap into new tax breaks by showing its wider benefits?
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CommentEnergy efficiency is an industry in itself
We need to present the sector as a collective to become a powerful voice
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CommentSustainability in Australia - just don鈥檛 mention the S word
Politics can be vicious down under, which may be good for democracy, but does not help the sustainability agenda one bit
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CommentThe secret 拢2bn energy efficiency fund
Why is the chancellor not putting his 拢2bn of VAT receipts from energy bills to better use?
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CommentWhat the private sector can bring to NHS estates
The NHS is in a state of transition, with huge efficiencies being asked of the service. With its experience of other sectors, the private sector can help
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CommentRoll on 2014
Statistics are showing the industry is finally starting to move on from five years of downturn and recession. Let鈥檚 hope it keeps the momentum up.
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CommentThis growth looks sustainable
The growth forecast, coupled with the performance of the construction sector, has notably improved. The future is looking bright.
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CommentAre new nuclear projects in trouble already?
The European Commission鈥檚 investigation into the government鈥檚 deal with EDF for electricity from its planned nuclear plant could have far-reaching consequences.
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CommentWhy we can be green without compromising on cost
The government鈥檚 review of carbon emission form infrastructure should point the way for the rest of the industry
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CommentOn the rise
The CPA/Barbour ABI Index for December shows a recovery in construction driven by private housing
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Comment2014: Catch it if you can
After a grim start to the year, workloads and demand have really picked up and 2014 now seems a much more positive prospect. Now we just need the supply, capacity, skills and wages to catch up - and fast
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Comment2013: The year in which planning started to work
Increasing planning approvals have demonstrated the NPPF is working, but there will be more reform for 2014
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CommentChanging behavior requires genuine engagement
The best way to reduce waste to to prevent it being created in the first place. Reducing waste on site therefore requires early and meaningful intervention
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CommentMy predictions for sustainability in 2014
There is much that the industry can do for itself in 2014, but still need greater clarity from government on several key issues
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CommentWhy fracking is inevitable
The UK鈥檚 dependence on overseas gas means we have little choice but to explore shale reserves in this country
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CommentHansom: A construction carol
Warm up your voicebox for our festive sing along - featuring the UKGBC Christmas choir, a resurrected job market, a certain government framework (bah humbug!), decorated cranes, and some recipe ideas
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CommentWhat a year that was!
What has changed in the last six months 鈥�? Not much, other than that confidence has returned
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CommentMy digital life ... Henk Johan Bassie
The James Hardie managing director on Playing to Win, the generation gap, and being knee deep in mud
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CommentJobs data shows the very uneven recovery for construction
Do the improving employment prospects in the South-east point to a permanent geographic shift for jobs?
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CommentHow well do we measure the performance gap?
The performance gap tests that we used, according to research from 2007, may be flawed. It鈥檚 an area of concern for those looking to comply with Part L.