Opinion – Page 49
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5 minutes with… Phil Kentish, partner, Bidwells
Phil Kentish tells Ðǿմ«Ã½ about his manicured lawn, being a labourer and what London building he wished he’d help fit-out.Â
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How best to balance value and risk in procurement
Disposing of risk means considering the needs of the client and its project with care, as well as creating a fair environment in which to work
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Construction output: Uphill struggle for all sectors
A government boost is needed, says Rebecca Larkin
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Shovels at the ready - let’s get on with HS2
HS2 faces yet more scrutiny following leaked government report
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How we can lead the way on sustainable steel
When the first skyscrapers were built in Chicago during the late 19th century, few people would have predicted that the steel used to construct them would become one of the most important building materials on earth. However, steel’s popularity has one crucial drawback: pollution. Steel production ...
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Construction industry gossip: Knockdown prices
Gossip on Salford’s birdman, a footballer’s optimistic high-street prediction and a debate on the nuclear family home.Â
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5 minutes with… Clare Wildfire, global practice leader for cities, Mott MacDonald
Clare Wildfire tells Ðǿմ«Ã½ about Abu Dhabi’s Louvre, her rockstar past and the Cistermiser.
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Late payments damage more than balance sheets
The mental health crisis caused by poor payment practices must be cured, not just medicated, as small businesses report alarming figures
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Budget 2020: Prepare yourselves for the government’s construction strategy
What can construction expect from March’s Budget amid low demand for new orders?
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Budget 2020: How not to waste £100bn in just five years
Sajid Javid has promised a wave of investment in the less prosperous regions. But what is the best way of splashing the cash?
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Construction industry gossip: Something to choo choo on
Gossip on lockdown at MI6, friendly sparkies and the 15-year wait for first-time buyers in London
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5 minutes with… John Puttick, director, John Puttick Associates
John Puttick tells Ðǿմ«Ã½Â about Ken Shuttleworth’s wise words, Preston bus station and Renzo Piano
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Is Kier's housing arm vital to its stability in 2020?
Kier stands on the cusp of recovery if it strikes right housing deal
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Five digital trends for construction in 2020
Industry can seem so keen to discuss how digital construction will change our world that it fails to see how much it already has
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Will a new decade see the end of old mistakes?
The government has a mandate to change an industry bogged down in the same issues as last year – but don’t expect many to be solved straight away
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Let’s take a long, hard look at ourselves
To solve today’s complex problems we need to engage the brainpower, passion and talent of a truly diverse workforce
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Offsite agenda is key to the growth of regional economies
After a tumultuous year, it’s important that this attention to the industry strategy and its offsite agenda is sustained by the new government
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Construction industry gossip: Jingle bells rock
Gossip on TfL’s executive pay, the Indian firm reversing the gender pay gap and Kengo Kuma’s £270 trainers
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5 minutes with… Richard Claxton, chair, Pellings
Richard Claxton tells us about a mug from Sydney Harbour Bridge, tradespeople and opennessÂ