All Comment articles – Page 80
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NewsConstruction and conflict in Jerusalem
With land at the heart of the Palestinian/Israeli struggle, every construction project can constitute a political act
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CommentHappy new year (yes, really)
Sorry, folks, but joyful prospects for 2009 are thin on the ground
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CommentBrace yourselves
2008 was horrible and all the indications are that 2009 will be even worse. Richard Steer tries to muster a little optimism for the year ahead
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Back to schools: Problems with schools projects
With heavy government spending almost guaranteed, schools projects are an attractive prospect in 2009. But they come with their own particular problems
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New zero carbon proposals: 'An admirable cop-out'
Building surveys industry reactions to yesterday's government proposal to make zero-carbon housing targets more achievable
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FeaturesFeeling the chill in Shanghai
It's two degrees below zero and oddly quiet in China's second city – and that's not just because of a ban on honking car horns
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NewsWhat does SMC stand for?
Shareholders may be better informed after today’s announcement, but others may still be confused
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FeaturesMood sours in once booming Dubai
Announcements of lay-offs and projects put on hold have left contractors in the emirate worried
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NewsBanking tips for tough times
Contractors and housebuilders are not banks' favourite customers right now…
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NewsMIPIM Horizons: You really should be here
More UK firms should be attending the new MIPIM event for emerging markets: the amount of work on offer could be a lifeline
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NewsSydney Opera House: a legacy worth the pain
The birth of the Australian landmark caused its architect much suffering, but Jørn Utzon must have known it would be what he was remembered for
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CommentBad old days
The lack of cash in construction could usher in a return to mutual mistrust between contractors and clients
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NewsRecession budget will soften hard landing for some
Alistair Darling's pre-Budget report will not transform construction's fortunes but may bring relief to mid-sized firms
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NewsCredit crunch turns regeneration global
Why a Basildon regeneration scheme is keeping an eye on the world's economies
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NewsThames Gateway to test mettle of housing super-agency
Homes and Communities Agency chief promises flexible grant rates to see the housing sector through the downturn
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NewsPre-Budget report: What it means for construction
How the government's emergency measures to tackle the downturn will affect the construction industry
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NewsHow recession can give construction a boost
The industry's image at least is set to gain if inconsiderate firms are the first to go in the downturn
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CommentA sea of troubles
Looking into the white wall of fog ahead, it’s impossible to discern a safe haven, or the rocks in between. But, says Richard Steer, that doesn’t mean we should lose sight of what we’re about