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CommentPublic consultations could be so much better if they started the conversation earlier
Let鈥檚聽design in collaboration with the people who care about the outcomes the most
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Comment10 years on from the Climate Change Act: how has the construction industry responded?
Emissions from buildings have remained flat, but there are signs of refreshed commitment from government, says BRE鈥檚 David Leonard
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CommentA government devoid of people skills
As conversations around Brexit become more anxious, construction demands answers to the question of immigration
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CommentWhat came first, the millennial or the rabbit hutch house?
Rather than blindly throwing concrete at our cities, we should take pause and consider whether these homes are inspired by choice, or circumstance?聽
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CommentPolitical turmoil perhaps, but construction lenders remain robust
This year may be politically volatile, but compared with 10 years ago construction is financially stable
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CommentWe might already have the answers to construction's productivity issues
Talk of a united, collaborative construction industry is fine, but how do we get the message out to all those working in it?聽
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Any progress?
Alinea celebrates good news but the Midland Met hospital saga continues to depress 鈥� and things aren鈥檛 much better for Crossrail or Spurs
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CommentThought for tomorrow: Save the planet
Sue Riddlestone calls for more measures to cut carbon emissions聽
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CommentBrexit vote defeat - what now? Construction industry response
The industry responds to the Prime Minister鈥檚 historic loss in yesterday鈥檚 meaningful vote
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CommentAmid a series of UK infrastructure failures, can the Heathrow expansion become a construction success story?
Crossrail, HS2 and the nuclear new build programme have all left the public with a sour taste - but can Heathrow buck the trend?
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CommentDesigners against air pollution
Should we cease to build new schools in cities? The importance of prioritising classroom air quality in school building design
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Comment2019: a year of uncertainty and opportunity in the office sector
Last year saw the workplace change and adapt. This shift reflects the rapid cultural changes taking place across society, with previous assumptions shattered
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CommentOne year after Carillion, PFI contracts can still be risky business
The market is still challenging for providers in both the public and private sectors
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CommentHow is your organisation preparing for Brexit? Anonymous reader responses
As part of our reader survey last month, we asked respondents to tell us what actions they had already taken in preparation for Brexit.
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CommentLet's stop talking about low margins - we're missing the point
Contractors and others highlight profit margin as an indicator of corporate performance when what we should really be talking about is a firm鈥檚 return on capital
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CommentHow to win the war on talent
Employers need to offer much more than competence training - there鈥檚 another way to maximuse apprenticeship levy allowances to invest in new talent
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CommentThe kindness of strangers
If you make a new year鈥檚 resolution, let it be to do more to promote understanding and compassion for those experiencing mental illness, says Lesley Hammond
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Comment"We are setting up in the EU" - How is your organisation preparing for Brexit?
As part of our reader survey last month, we asked respondents to tell us what actions they had already taken in preparation for Brexit. Here is one anonymous reader鈥檚 response
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: We fear change
The Bloomberg building marks climate change with a melting iceberg and fans of brutalism are saddened at a coming demolition
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CommentWhy we need to factor the millennial into the evolution of the high street
The power of the millennial to disrupt the market is extraordinary and town planning policy is powerless to prevent this, writes Joanna Bassett