All Comment articles – Page 39
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CommentGrowing pains
While the Monetary Policy Committee ponders a rise in interest rates, they’d be wise to take a closer look at what’s happening in construction - where lessons can be learned that have a bearing on the wider economy
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CommentFive - the magic number
The ultimate goal for achieving minimum energy performance standards is a ‘factor five’ improvement, while maintaining current growth projections
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CommentChallenging times
In regards to procurement, the public sector is already held to a far higher standard than private clients
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CommentBeware the wrong acquisition
What can we learn from the month-long Balfour Beatty-Carillion kerfuffle?
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CommentThe calm before the storm
Westminster will soon be a flurry of activity before the general election - and construction is at the heart of the public policy debate
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CommentThe Green Deal: Are we back at square one?
The sector must capitalise on customer interest now that the £120m government incentive has closed
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CommentBalfour: Another twist, but not the end
Balfour Beatty’s decision to walk away from merger talks with Carillion is far from the conclusion of this story
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CommentBalfour and Carillion - deal or no deal?
What would be the potential pros and cons for the industry if this massive merger were to go through?
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CommentIs this good night for Balfour Beatty?
Balfour Beatty used to be my pin-up boys, so what has gone wrong?
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CommentIt's a shambles now but will it get even worse?
Learning from the launch of the Project Management and Full Design Team Services framework
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CommentHanding over the reins at CIC
Two years ago Jack Pringle took over the chair of the Construction Industry Council convinced the industry needed a forum where everyone could thrash out ideas to take to government. As he steps down, the same thoughts assail him
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CommentDays of the recession still haunt us
For major contractors the problems of the past few years are only just starting to manifest themselves
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CommentThe skills timebomb
Our industry is finding it increasingly difficult to recruit people with the right skills, yet there is no sense of urgency when it comes to training and development. Why not?
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CommentRebuilding schools: The sequel
As the government opens bidding for its second wave of the Priority Schools Building Programme, it’s important schools and contractors consider the challenges ahead to make best use of the £2bn of extra funding
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CommentLearning from Brazil
International scrutiny has been intensified because the World Cup build has fuelled fears about Brazil’s ability to host the Olympics in two year’s time
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CommentUniversity challenge
The Russel Group’s plans to spend £9bn on capital projects between now and 2016/17 makes them a more powerful client base than the Olympic Delivery Authority was back before the 2012 Games.
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CommentOut of the ashes - the Mackintosh School of Art
The fire at Mackintosh School of Art was an admission that our buildings are as susceptible to damage as they ever have been, but it’s restoration will raise further questions
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CommentHome ownership is a UK tradition
Despite warnings that the government scheme is overheating the housing market, Help to Buy has tapped into Britain’s cultural desire for home ownership and helped restore confidence in the market in the process
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CommentLet's pick up the pace
Despite claims that Westminster has entered a ‘zombie state’, it’s the perfect time for the industry to be putting forward policy ideas