Opinion – Page 61
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Brexit: a soap opera that needs an ending
None of this self-serving political melodrama is going to help us build things
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Gender pay gap in construction - it's not that surprising that this year's figures haven't improved
While figures indicate a lack of diversity in the construction, firms are yet to make inroads in addressing the balance
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Open spaces are something to be cherished
Can it really be wise to sacrifice so much potentially lettable space? Research suggests an unequivocal “yes”
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Ultra-low emissions zone - we can slash vehicle emissions overnight
New legislation for the capital, coupled with better organisation of construction deliveries, could make a significant impact on London’s air quality
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5 minutes with... Nic Clark, managing director, KLH
Nic Clark talks to building about guitars, Rome’s Pantheon, and tall blokes getting in the way at gigs
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ǿմý’s diversity survey – take a look around you
Well, if you are one of those white middle-aged men who has a leadership position, it’s time to take a look at yourself and those around you. No, really, do it.
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Why should employers care about the gender pay gap?
As this year’s construction gender pay gap figures are revealed, why should we care?
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Construction industry gossip: Bowled over
ISG finds its US owners fail to appreciate a cricket win, and the Danes give the City of London a lesson in how to be cool
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We need to be much more proactive in tackling mental health
Mental health isn’t something we can solve with half-measures and isolated approaches
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Meeting the apprenticeship levy challenge
Businesses must widen their recruitment strategies and target specific skills gaps to take advantage of the apprenticeship levy reform
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Being neurodivergent can help your career – and your company
Fostering a neurodiverse workforce isn’t just about equality – it’s about the benefits a different range of thinking skills can bring to company results
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Construction must admit it has a problem with diversity
Disappointing diversity statistics should not make us sigh and shrug – recognising that it simply isn’t good enough should spur us all to take effective action
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5 minutes with... Ian Bogle, founder, Bogle Architects
Ian Bogle talks to ǿմý about the Empire State ǿմý, Adidas Sambas and Lebanese food
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Independence daze: lack of clarity on Brexit continues to hit business
As the so-called Brexit deadline passes, ongoing uncertainty does untold damage
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Brexit: a classic case of poor project management
The prime minister’s handling of Brexit bears uncanny parallels to poor management of construction projects – so what can we all learn from this?
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Money talks: as Brexit looms ahead, government can use its levers to keep things moving
With all eyes on Brexit, government has neglected to back up its push for offsite with a solid pipeline of investment, says Stephen Beechey
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Construction industry gossip: Prize fights
The Ministry of Defence has a territorial dispute with Lendlease, Spurs has grounds for hope, and we go in search of accolades
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Is developing on small sites achievable?
In the Draft New London Plan, Sadiq Kahn has set a target of 64,935 new dwellings per year, with 24,573 of these to be delivered on small sites. But how realistic is this?
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Product manufacturers must regain confidence, but industry already has an appetite for change
The publication of Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent review of ǿմý Regulations and Fire Safety issued an important and resounding call for change across the entire construction industry. A number of challenges were identified about how we ensure our buildings keep people safe. Construction products were not ...
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How to be good
Forget about market dynamics outside our control – here’s a plan for making sure what we can affect is done right from the start, and it’s all about good behaviours