Construction industry gossip: Long months spent at conference…
The latest chatter around the industry
We must make the case for – and prove – construction’s place as an enabler of growth
The sector has a vital role to play in delivering the UK’s industrial strategy over the next decade, says T&T’s Patricia Moore. We must work with the government to make this happen
Why are leaders continuing to ignore the evidence that flexible working works?
Employers insisting staff return to the workplace five days a week implies that emotion rather than data is driving decisions at the top
Never underestimate what construction can achieve
Building has launched its 40 Under 40 list of talented professionals – their stories of success remind us of what is possible
The net zero carbon buildings standard: tough but achievable?
The new standard is the most ambitious attempt to limit carbon emissions from buildings to date. What is behind it, and when will it start to make a difference?
Mandating a minimum profit margin could solve construction’s profitability woes
ISG’s collapse was the latest in a long line of contractor failures. The industry’s low margins expose it to greater risk of corporate failure, and suck time and energy away from the push towards greater sustainability, higher standards and the delivery of much-needed built assets. It is time for change, ...
Construction needs a mission control
More joined-up thinking is required if the industry is to play its role in supporting mission-led government, says Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
The Budget was a signifier of tone shift – never mind the missing detail
Last week’s statement suggests the government has a clear appetite for investment. It is up to industry to shape and develop solutions for deals with the public sector, says KPMG’s Holly Davis
As we reflect on the Grenfell report, we must realise we all have a role to play in reforming construction products
Changes to construction product regulation will form a key part of the industry’s ongoing reform, says Peter Caplehorn of the Construction Products Association
Why we as Barratt Redrow expect to build 22,000 homes a year
Barratt and Redrow have cleared competition watchdog hurdles to complete the biggest housebuilder merger in years. Chief executive David Thomas explains the enlarged firm’s strategy
Rachel Reeves could get a lesson in harsh reality from business
Where was the incentive from the chancellor to grow? If construction doesn’t expand, the UK doesn’t build, argues Richard Steer
Reeves’ first Budget must back growth ambitions with infrastructure spending
We all know the government is facing financial constraints and tough choices are needed, but ministers need to stimulate rather than stifle economic recovery
Why my background in rugby can help us to tackle construction site inefficiency
The industry has the opportunity to benefit from marginal gains if it begins to empower every individual to achieve their potential. Stuart Ware, senior customer success manager at MSite and a former Premiership rugby performance analyst, explains why the similarities between a professional sports team and a site team can ...
Industry must get behind the NIC’s call for change
The government will not achieve its infrastructure goals – and more big firms will inevitably go under – unless the industry quickly works out how to do its job better. The NIC’s recent report makes that clear, writes Andy Beard at Mace
The new net zero standard is ambitious and will be challenging to achieve, but we must rise to the challenge
This major step forward for the building industry is pushing us all towards a more sustainable and energy-efficient future, says Eimear Moloney at Hoare Lea
Adjudication offers speed – and not at any cost
High-speed dispute resolution such as adjudication may be imperfect, but cost makes it a better option than litigation
What are the consequences for missing contractual environmental and sustainability targets?
What are the consequences for missing contractual environmental and sustainability targets? asks Elizabeth Painter.
Safety comes first in the JCT’s updated contract suite
Peter Hibberd unpacks the new JCT revisions, which embrace the Building Safety Act and the last year’s Building Regulations amendments
Grenfell shows it’s time to scrap design and build contracts
Design responsibility should not be forced onto the shoulders of builders, argues Tony Bingham
Shedding new light on late payment
Provident vs Hexagon changes the game on late payment – do it twice, and the aggrieved contractor can walk
