Opinion – Page 281
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Complexity risks short-circuiting energy reforms
Reforms in the Electricity Market Reform White Paper could hamper investment in energy if they become confused
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Amazing Grace?
Liverpool's iconic Pier Head finally has its 'Fourth Grace' in the shape of 3XN Architects' new Museum of Liverpool. How does it measure up?
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Jobs and pay data do little to perk up waning hopes for growth
Fewer construction vacancies put downward pressure on industry wages
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Happy Birthday Sir George!
Today is the bicentenary of the birth of Sir George Gilbert Scott, father of the Gothic Revival and one of England's greatest architects
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Book review: Architect's Legal Pocket Book
A new pocket-size guidebook aims to be the definitive legal manual for architects and students
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Half-term report for the housing market 2011 – fragile and flatlining
The recent stats to emerge on the housing market make for worrying reading
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Construction output: So far it’s better than last year, but can that last?
Output figures are looking good but why, how and is this sustainable?
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Job losses threaten Green Deal
The industry needs skilled workers In order to meet the targets set out in the Green Deal
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Generation BIM: Creating the infrastructure
Yes, we’ve heard it all before - but this time BIM really is going mainstream, says Simon Rawlinson. Now, its development needs to be driven by the industry’s future leaders
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Hansom:Â power to the people
The people are revolting! Making known their disapproval of the excesses of One Hyde Park, forcing a contractor to rip up some newly laid tarmac and bagging hot properties for themselves
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Development: The cashless society
Yes, money is tight, yes, the challenges are many, but local authorities that work with others and use their assets creatively can still build great places to live
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The National Maritime Museum: Time and a place
The National Maritime Museum’s £35m extension reconciles the rich architectural heritage of its Greenwich home with the need to provide thoroughly modern facilities. Ðǿմ«Ã½ celebrates a building firmly anchored to its surroundings
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Spotlight:Â Impact of natural disasters
To make sure your business doesn’t get hit hard by fluctuating lead times, you need to understand how international natural disasters could affect you - and where they are
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Wonders & blunders with Fabio Giulianini
Fabio Giulianini appreciates the understated beauty of an art gallery hidden from the bustle of London but is scared of the angry eagle perched on Vauxhall’s wharf
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Inbox: true colours
This week we focus on colour, shape and scale: from blue language about would-be green buildings, to the demise of the wacky London skyscraper and the rise of the mega-consultant
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Bonds are back, and they could save infrastructure
The lack of financing available for infrastructure is forcing the government to look at ways of taking on the project risk
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Ðǿմ«Ã½ materials imports data suggest construction grew in first quarter of 2011
The figures also suggest a surge in construction work in the middle quarters of last year
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Bring back Garden Cities for the 21st century
Now is the time for council leaders to rediscover our planning heritage, re-imagining the garden cities for the 21st century.