All Comment articles – Page 135
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CommentNorthern Ireland and the Renewable Heat Incentive scandal
Clearly Northern Ireland’s scheme was open to abuse, but any incentivisation policy has to be carefully designed to balance attracting investment against cost to the public purse
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CommentPlaying the game
A recent TCC case shows how the back and forth between contractor and employer around payment notices can descend into a parlour game
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CommentJCT DAB 2016: Refinement, not revolution
JCT recently issued an updated version of its Design and Build Contract. Here is an overview of the most important changes to take note of before signing up
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CommentHansom: Keepie-uppie
We know you’ll want to be on the ball when it comes to Tottenham Hotspur’s £400m new ground so this week we’re sharing some of the more printable gossip from White Hart Lane in our Spurs special
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CommentThe left behind
The UK’s female engineers are having to endure harassment and victimisation at work, which should not be tolerated
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CommentOnline poll: Sexual discrimination
Do you think women face discrimination in construction? Vote here
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CommentMore words, fewer claims?
FIDIC will launch a second edition of its Yellow Book later this year. This longer contract looks to resolve some of the issues encountered by those using its predecessor
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CommentComing up roses
The government has held back from being too prescriptive about what constitutes a garden village, but key principles of character, lifestyle and legacy underpin the best of them
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CommentCollaboration is key to Starter Homes
Local authority partnerships now have ambitious targets for delivering homes for first time buyers, and much depends on knowledge sharing with stakeholders
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CommentBasement builders: can you dig it?
What basement builders need to consider after a landmark High Court ruling
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CommentHow to build homes safely in flood prone areas
New homes can be built safely in flood prone areas but we need to have a grown-up conversation about development
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CommentWill Trump ever be a cheerleader for sustainable development?
The new US president isn’t known for his commitment to tackling climate change, yet if he can see the economic benefit for his country he might become a convert
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CommentOut off site, out of mind?
Modular construction is gaining support from major clients but the point at which legal ownership of off-site goods and materials passes to the purchaser is a crucial question
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CommentHansom: Money, money, money
This week, the Garden Bridge Trust is keen to close its funding gap and a place close to my heart is getting a big cash boost. However, one lucky householder doesn’t have to worry about how much things cost …
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CommentCommercial sector slowdown
Investor sentiment in the commercial sector is falling, as office capital values drop
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CommentCase in focus: Non-delegable duty
Did a contractor owe a non-delegable duty in respect of the actions of its independent subcontractor?
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CommentConstruction must not be left out
Theresa May’s speech on Brexit has done little to reassure construction that the government understands the industry’s concerns, says Andrew Stunell
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CommentWhat kind of Brexit?
Building is calling on our readers to complete our survey about your priorities for the sector in the negotiations ahead
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CommentOnline poll: Single market
Will Theresa May’s decision to leave the EU single market have a negative knock-on effect for UK construction? Vote here
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CommentMove on up
Construction has always valued experience and ability over background and connections. But it can still do a lot more to help increase social mobility - and apprenticeships should be at the heart of our efforts