Opinion – Page 54
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Our existing housing stock must be made accessible too, not just new builds
Campaigns such as the Healthy Homes Act are ensuring new homes are built to accessible standards. But what about the existing stock?
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Time for leadership not excuses
True business management is lacking from our industry. Chief executives and MDs must show real captaincy skills or risk being casualties
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Construction industry gossip: Hindsight is a wonderful thing
There were a few regrets this week – a football fan bemoaned deserting the beautiful game and an awkward conversation was conducted
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5 minutes with… Tony Barton, chairman, Donald Insall Associates
Tony Barton tells Ðǿմ«Ã½ about having his glass half-full, dry stone walling, and The Clash
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Construction needs to change. But change must be client led
As financier of 40% of all UK construction work, government may be the only client with enough mass to drive real change in industry business models
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Victory over the taxman, for now…
The delay to the reverse charge VAT regime may be a welcome relief, but the pressure will build once more next year
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Social value is not something we can afford to ignore
Social value is no longer a nice to have – if you don’t adopt and deliver social value, you’ll lose work
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Ðǿմ«Ã½ on mental health in the built environment
On National Suicide Prevention Day, Redrow’s Karen Jones urges construction to change the mental health conversation on the ground
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Growing pains: It is possible that the UK higher education sector is approaching ‘peak campus’
Dramatic changes in student numbers demand fresh thinking about the adaptability and utilisation of university buildingsÂ
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Breaking down planning barriers will be crucial to getting full fibre in London and other urban areas
A speedy rollout of full fibre across the country should be a priority — but funding alone will not be enough
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Universities’ many challenges
While this week we highlight the many positives about the universities sector, it would be a mistake to think that the boom times will continueÂ
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Construction industry gossip: Gathering speed
Comedian John Bishop has made a pretty penny out of HS2, a construction stalwart gallops into a new field, and my hack spies a jet-powered marvel
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Declaring a climate emergency is a positive step, but what comes next?
Architects, contractors and engineers are declaring a climate emergency. But what should firms – and industry — do now?
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5 minutes with… Anni Folan-White, partner and building services engineer at Ingleton Wood
Anni Folan-White tells Ðǿմ«Ã½ about U-boats, the Scottish Parliament and Moules
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Construction industry gossip: Racing ahead
My hack chats to a record-breaking cyclist, Esther McVey has a rousing call and a dogged campaigner is taking many, many steps to try to prevent HS2
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HS2 – stuck in the sidings and the signals aren’t good
Will political chopping and changing finally bring the £56bn scheme grinding to a halt?
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New policies – some old themes
The Johnson government must not forget important themes from previous administrations as Javid looks to spending review
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Do bigger buildings mean a better workplace experience?
The amount of space given to an worker can have an impact on how good their experience is
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Competence: A timely cultural change for our industry
Reduced risk and better quality builds are goals we must pursue in order to regain public trust