All Comment articles – Page 64
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Scenarios in a hung parliament
David Cameron has approached the Lib-Dems about forming a coalition. Here's what that may mean
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Jack Pringle's election blog: How is the future shaping up?
Fed up with the election hype, Jack's fled to France... but he can't resist keeping tabs on events
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CommentHansom: university of life
The construction industry this week has been swotting up its psychology, computing, accounting and media studies skills. It’s leaving the creative writing to us, though …
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CommentWe don’t want a wossy
The RICS’ new chief executive will take home £33,000 a month, thanks in part to the institution’s QS members. Here, Richard Steer spells out what he needs to do to earn it
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CommentFighting among ourselves
Greg Verhoef In the early nineties the Latham report espoused collaborative working and partnering; but has the economic downturn brought back combative behaviour?
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NewsJack Pringle's Election Day blog
Our floating voter is still undecided even as he enters the voting booth... where did he put his X?
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NewsThe timing of construction's rapid growth seems a little ironic
The latest buyers' index by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply indicates some of the strongest growth in a decade
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Comment10 changes to Part L for 2010
Our energy expert runs through the parts of the new rules that will have the biggest impact
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NewsHow construction can make cycling safer
Following the tragic death of architect Rebecca Goosen, who was killed in a collision with a 32-tonne cement mixer last year, Building's web editor joined a cement mixer driver on a trip through central London to try and understand why HGVs are involved in 39% of all cycling fatalities
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CommentQuentin Shears: Golf rage
Simon decided golf would be more fun than doorstepping voters trying to watch Britain’s got talent…
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CommentCan Clegg be trusted with BSF?
The Lib Dems’ education policy sounds promising. But, like the other parties, they’re remaining ominously quiet about capital investment
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CommentWonders & Blunders
Phil Reay-Smith loves the first purpose-built TV studio and its proximity to Coronation Street celebs, but is turned off by a new London hospital wing that looks ready to croak
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CommentChoice in an age of uncertainty
These days it seems nothing can be taken for granted, whether its simple travel plans or the fact that the Lib Dems are bound to come third. Which can be a good thing
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NewsWe're back to double-digit growth in house prices: oh dear
House prices are booming again – crack open the champagne! Or maybe not
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News'Pre-pack' administrations face stricter controls
The public’s cynical view of business deals is hardly surprising
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CommentHow do you make NEC contracts work on major projects?
Three construction professionals discussed their experiences of doing just that, and this is what they said…
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NewsAre the shackles to come off at Crest Nicholson?
Stephen Stone was coy about the details of Horizon's takeover approach, but talking to him this morning he could not suppress his good mood