All articles by Chloë McCulloch – Page 10
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FeaturesPeter Rogers: The long view
Peter Rogers, the ebullient developer, speaks on his passion for the industry – which he predicts he will leave only horizontally – and what he thinks it should be doing differently
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CommentBrexit and skills: Joining the dots
The latest hitch in the Brexit negotiations leaves the country in a state of limbo and construction dealing with a host of unknowns, not least the status of its EU workers who we all rely on to build our homes and infrastructure
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CommentNew ways to attract talent
The findings in this year’s Good Employer Guide provide some answers to the current issues construction is facing today in relation to the attraction and retention of the right people
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CommentWork in construction: Rewards and awards
Uncertain times mean that staff are looking for job security, while the very best recently got their day in the sun at the Building Awards
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CommentConstruction's fortunes: A sea change
Construction’s growth slowdown brings concerns about infrastructure project delays and low margins into sharp focus – and highlights the need for a change of mindset
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CommentTough at the top: Carillion's woes
Carillion faces a difficult challenge after its announcement of a profit warning and the resulting plunge in share price – the firm will be looking for a very safe pair of hands to be its new CEO
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CommentAfter the fire
The traumatic experience at Grenfell Tower has understandably triggered a rush to find answers, but we also need to stand back and look at social housing in a holistic way
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CommentFire tests: Cause for alarm
It’s possible that combustible materials used in the cladding for Grenfell Tower and others complied with building regulations, in which case we are looking at a catastrophic failure of the system
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FeaturesHow did construction vote in the election?
After the shock election result last week, we asked Building readers to tell us how they actually voted in an online poll
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FeaturesHow did construction’s candidates perform in the election?
Building spoke to three construction professionals who were standing in the general election, here is how they got on…
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FeaturesFull house: Welcome to Parliament
Now that the election is over, a new parliament will convene. But are the incoming crop of MPs fully aware of how important the construction industry is for the UK economy?
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NewsConstruction to vote Labour by slim margin, survey reveals
Building survey of the industry shows Labour leading the Tories, and more trusted to negotiate Brexit
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FeaturesVolunteering: The world of good
Volunteering your professional skills can lead to job satisfaction, improved skillset and an open outlook
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CommentSnap election: Construction’s chance
The general election is a chance for the industry to make its case to politicians of all parties
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FeaturesManifesto: Working for a better Brexit deal
Our Building a Better Brexit campaign asked over 2,000 construction professionals what could make leaving the EU work for them
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NewsConstruction becoming a 'Brexit low priority' case, warns Lord Stunell
Lib Dem peer spells out implications of hard Brexit in marathon Lords debate
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NewsIndustry says EU labour is vital to keep it going after Brexit
Over 2,000 survey responses show free movement of workers and freedom from trade tariffs are priorities
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CommentThe results are in
Our exclusive survey shows the industry would prefer a ‘soft Brexit’ with as little disruption to the status quo as possible
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FeaturesBrexit: What we really really want
When Building launched its Building A Better Brexit campaign at the start of the year, we promised a reader survey to find out what the industry wanted the government to take into its negotiations with the EU
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NewsLast chance to take Building's Brexit survey
More than 2,000 readers respond to survey asking for views on the best Brexit deal for construction