Opinion – Page 42
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If black lives really matter, then do something
Construction firms do not need another racial inequality review to tell them what to do - we know what makes a difference, now let’s get on with it, says Mary Pierre-Harvey
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Getting better: Life after the virus
Our cities and offices will go through radical change during this crisis, and will emerge as more enjoyable places for us all
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People of colour and construction
Many in our sector have spoken out about racial inequality, but the Black Lives Matter campaign shows we need to do much more
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Facing up to tighter public sector budgets
Covid-19 could trigger stronger alliances with construction firms, says Scape’s Mark Robinson
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Blueprint for building our economic recovery
Government must take fast, bold and decisive action to avoid the worst recession in centuries, says KPMG’s Richard ThrelfallÂ
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We must build back greener
This crisis offers a moment of pause to consider the relationship between biodiversity and the built environment, says BRE’s Richard Cobb
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Construction industry gossip: One for the road
Pity the A66, whose dualling media shunned in favour of Dom’s lockdown shenanigans – but where even is it?
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How to adapt now and for the future
Business are tackling urgent problems but they also need to think further ahead about long-term trends emerging from this crisis, says Alinea’s Iain Parker
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How to get construction back on its feet
The CLC has proposed an ambitious recovery plan - it needs to be to overcome the unprecedented challenges posed by covid-19
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The CLC’s Roadmap to Recovery: Transformation in a crisis
Covid-19 could be the catalyst the industry needs to drive radical reform, says NFB’s Richard Beresford
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How the high street can come back from covid
There is still hope for bricks and mortar retail, says Farrells’ Peter Barbalov
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Offsite manufacturing can be the real beneficiary from this crisis
Industry needs to move to more sophisticated ways of working, says former Balfour Beatty boss Dave Smith
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Offices hold the key to work-life balance
When we eventually return to the workplace we can expect it to be very different, says Richard Kauntze of the British Council of Offices
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Small local builders must be at the heart of the recovery
The intention to ’build back better’ requires sustainable growth, Brian Berry from the FMB puts forward his ideasÂ
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Planning for construction’s recovery: What you can do
The CLC-led will be launching a recovery plan for the industry, Simon Rawlinson sets out how you can get involved
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Open letter to government: Priorities for revitalising the construction sector
Rudi Klein addresses an open letter to the business secretary and the Cabinet Office, lobbying hard for certainty of workflow and cashflow to keep SMEs afloat
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Time to reinvent the suburbs
As city centres lose their lure, suburbia may need to adapt to a more rich mix of needs, says Lendlease’s Selina Mason
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Why forecasts of a steep decline in building prices may be overstated
Expect spooked investors and developers to hold onto cash, says CPC’s Mark Cleverly
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The heritage sector’s survival depends on innovation
Visitor centres will need to transform to survive the pandemic’s impact, Purcell’s David Hills thinks construction professionals can help
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