Opinion – Page 214
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Carrots as well as sticks
To tackle climate change, markets and regulations need to pull in the same direction - alas, the government is scrambling to keep hold of the rope
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Always HS2 tomorrow
Investment that would stimulate local economies quickly has been cut, while vague promises for the future remain
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A new way to make old ideas work
Getting industry and government to deliver this strategy is a huge challenge
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Did the new government strategy miss the mark?
Instead of cutting costs, the government should be focusing on initiatives that work from a ground level upwards to protect the industry we have left, says Richard Steer
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On the right path for 2025
The Government Construction Summit demonstrated that the industry is improving, with collaborative working and smarter procurement. But progress must be judged in years, not months, says Don Ward
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New promises to break?
Osborne’s Spending Round announcement sounded encouraging for construction – if the government can actually put it into action
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Government Construction Summit blog
The key news, highlights and comment from the Government Construction Summit, including presentation slides, graphics and pictures from the event
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My digital life … Alexandra Eaton
The Bennington Green marketing manager on her friends’ art skills, discussing business over a glass of wine and her Royal Ascot hat
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Wonders & blunders with Chris Sullivan
The Malcolm Hollis partner finds Westminster Underground station an under-appreciated wonder in steel and concrete, whereas Stamford Bridge is woefully behind the times
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Hansom: All ears
David Cameron (the waxwork version) gets an earful and the listening bank makes a reappearance while Man United-supporting Bam workers turn a deaf ear to the no football shirt rules
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HCA deadline difficulties
To boost housebuilding the HCA needs to be more flexible with deadlines and funding allocation
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Missed opportunity at G8
Climate change is slipping down the world agenda while CO2 emissions rise globally
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As your adviser …
Six months into the job of government construction adviser, Peter Hansford highlights the importance of the forthcoming industrial strategy for our sector
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Cost, carbon and capital
When the government reveals its Industrial Strategy it must produce a blueprint, not just for the industry’s immediate future - but to ensure it is a world leader for decades to come
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Stop the excuses
In this age of austerity infrastructure projects are limited to what is ‘affordable’. But what will be the cost if we fail to invest in this country’s future?
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Roll up your sleeves
Whether or not Osborne’s Spending Round will provide any long-term certainty on a pipeline of work will be crucial
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My digital life … Mark Tucknutt
The QCIC director on never owning a Blackberry, buying curries online and building his own PCs