All Comment articles – Page 128
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CommentA slowdown in consumer spend
Retail sales fell in the three months to March as inflation has begun to outpace growth in pay
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CommentCPA/Barbour ABI Index: Mixed fortunes continue
The rise in orders in the year to March masks variation across the sectors
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CommentReporting payment practices: Line of duty
Regulations have come into effect to make large firms report on their payment practices. Can the duty to report bring about a culture change in construction?
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CommentFeeding into the industrial strategy
The construction and development industries have a special part to play in the government’s industrial strategy. We have to optimise how we approach infrastructure and asset-use to make sure it is a success
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CommentWill Laing O'Rourke go public?
Firm plays up FTSE experience of new chairman Sir John Parker
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CommentUntapped technology
Brexit and the skills crisis could be what the construction industry needs to make some really innovative break-throughs that will improve efficiency and productivity
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CommentWhat's the social value of an office building?
A recent study has tried to quantify the social impact an office development can have on a local area, the theory being if you can measure it you can maximise it
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CommentStill beating the drum
In his first column, in April 1987, our legal columnist, criticised the CITB levy. As a new training charge looms, he assesses the 30 years since: ‘disputomania’, adjudication, and what happens next
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CommentHansom: A touch of class
This week, a sheikh is inspired by Shepherd’s Bush and Westfield (who could not be?), Joanna Lumley is perhaps too close to her champagne-quaffing alter-ego, and Pink Floyd’s guitarist gets a luxury home in Hove
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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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CommentOnline poll: Election 2017
Will the election give construction an opportunity to bring its priorities to the forefront of the political agenda? Vote here
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CommentWheels within wheels
Framework agreements with complex linked subcontracts can lead to cases centred on how the contracts work, rather than the substance of the dispute itself
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CommentBarwell is ridiculously optimistic
The housing minister’s assertions that Brexit will not affect the speed and quality of reforms outlined in the housing white paper do not match up with the reality of a depleted and overworked civil service
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CommentCase in focus: Part 8 application
In what circumstances can a Part 8 application be used to oppose enforcement of an adjudicator’s decision?
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CommentElection unlikely to answer key questions
May’s snap election will cause minor short term challenges, while major Brexit battles lie ahead
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CommentA pledge for change
The industry should get behind the pledge for change within the Building a Better Brexit manifesto
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CommentHow to improve a building's EPC rating
The industry needs to be prepared for legislative changes under which some buildings would become unlawful
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CommentStop, collaborate and listen
Sharing ideas around sustainability, off-site technology and other innovations could help the industry to thrive after Brexit
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CommentFitzgerald: Cometh the hour …
Turning Bovis’ fortunes around will be no small task for Greg Fitzgerald but you wouldn’t bet against him
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CommentHansom: Suited and booted
In the week Greg Fitzgerald exchanges his slippers for office brogues, the Garden Bridge scheme is left hanging and Mitsubishi upsizes its tower, we want nothing more than to dress up as one-eyed monsters