All Comment articles – Page 129
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CommentBut is it any good?
The Society of Construction Law released the second edition of its Delay and Disruption Protocol in early March. Progress has been made but perhaps not enough
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CommentOnline poll: New-build homes
Are housebuilders doing enough to ensure the quality of new-build homes? Vote here
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CommentStation to station
A visitor’s first and last impression of a town or city will often be formed by its rail station so it’s vital they are beautiful in both form and function
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CommentIt was 30 years ago today …
Colin Harding wrote his first column for Building three decades ago, outlining a plan to shift the British parliament to the north of England
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CommentA matter of timing
A TCC decision has provided valuable guidance regarding the payment regime in the JCT DAB contract, as well as clarification on substantiation of interim applications
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CommentPreparing for tomorrow's smarter built environment
Digital technology is disrupting the built environment and firms need to be aware of this to keep a competitive edge
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CommentHansom: For fools rush in
It’s a bit like the nun on the clown’s back this week (virgin on the ridiculous), as consultants of a certain age bobsleigh at 125 km/hour and Trump officials reveal details for the Mexico border wall - art brings some relief
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CommentConstructing a team
The concept of collaborative working has gained popularity since 1994’s Latham report but alliancing on big projects can be complex. New guidance is now available
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CommentFree schools don't come cheap
The question of whether the government is spending too much on free schools development is far from clear cut
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CommentGreg Fitzgerald as Bovis CEO is a masterstroke
Attracting Greg Fitzgerald out of retirement could be just what the struggling housebuilder needed to do to turn its fortunes around
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CommentWhat are you doing about gender pay gap reporting?
New rules on publishing gender pay gap data have come into force, and many in construction appear to be ahead of the curve in planning their strategies
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CommentIt's up to employers to make apprenticeships work
The apprenticeship levy is a great start but now the industry needs to do its bit to ensure the quality of the tuition meets its needs
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CommentDo employers really understand the apprenticeship levy?
Government has been slow to release details of how the new levy will work and many firms will find the it difficult and bureaucratic, but there are some positives
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CommentOnline poll: School buildings
Should local authorities, rather than just free school providers, have the right to create new schools? Vote here
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CommentThe art of the deal
It’s time for construction to engage with the UK’s industrial strategy and make key investment deals with clients and government. So, here’s how we’re going to do it
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CommentA year after the BIM mandate
A year ago today BIM level 2 was mandated for all public projects, what’s changed since and what’s next for our digital futures?
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Comment‘Oops, sorry, I didn’t notice …’
Getting notices right under the contract can be critical to the success of your project. Pleading ignorance, or hoping things will be sorted out later, can lead to disaster
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CommentHow to get more from the supply chain
Tendering for specialist subcontractors can be frustrating for clients, applying a reverse engineering approach to procurement can help
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CommentOffice-to-resi planning rules need a rethink
Outrage over tiny studio flats in London being 40% smaller than a Travelodge room means government now needs to set some controls
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CommentHansom: Unreal
This week we imagine an alternative reality where Chelsea FC has British players, birds are singing indoors, HS2 gets on with everybody and after-work drinkies come with a diplodocus on the side