All Comment articles – Page 139
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CommentHousing: Time to get serious
If the government is serious about tackling the housing crisis more needs to be done
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CommentHansom: The malcontents
If you thought the grouse season was almost over, think again - there’s all manner of bellyaching this week - luckily, we have Titanic-inspired apartments, a tale of love pursued and a nice ski holiday to look forward to
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CommentAre you maximising your R&D tax credits?
Factoring in R D at the tendering stage may be new to some but it can give a contractor significant advantages
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CommentHomes for humans
As we scramble to address the housing crisis and rapidly changing demographics, we must not overlook the positive difference good design can make
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CommentA chance to rehabilitate our prisons
The Autumn Statement recognised the importance of safety in our prisons, but we need a bigger commitment to overhauling the spaces for prisoners and prison officers
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CommentBuilding a university in the mountains
The harsh winter and remote mountain location of the University of Central Asia in the Kyrgyz Republic created some unique challenges
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CommentWhy are so many homes empty when we have a housing crisis?
National Empty Homes Week is a time to reflect on the dual scandal of homelessness rates among the young and England’s 220,000 empty properties
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CommentWill we ever change?
Despite any number of reports admonishing our industry for its poor productivity, waste and lack of innovation, it remains structurally dysfunctional
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CommentWidening the tax net
Changes to tax rules for dealing in UK land are aimed at offshore developers but could also affect UK-based entities
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CommentContracts: Delay signing at your peril
Starting on site without a contract can have major consequences. The more work that has been done and the more issues arising as a result, the harder it will be to get one signed off
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CommentGood Employer Guide 2016: Keeping the wheels turning
This year’s guide shows the active steps construction’s top employers are taking to increase the appeal of the industry to new recruits
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CommentHansom: It’s the real thing
Those who feel the reality show that is life has just taken a surreal turn for the worse in having a game show host elected as the next president of the United States, will find nothing to reassure them on this page
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CommentOnline poll: Autumn Statement
Was the Autumn Statement as positive as you had hoped for construction? Vote here
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CommentWhat’s stopping us building schools using off-site techniques?
Modular schools can be bespoke and beautiful, but to build at the volumes needed to keep up with demand we need to think carefully about our delivery model
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CommentAutumn Statement: Gently does it
The chancellor’s abandonment of the deficit target does not herald an era of public spending largesse, but clearly housing and infrastructure will benefit from an investment boost
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CommentIt's a positive Autumn Statement but not a radical one
Infrastructure spending, despite the announced increase, is still low compared with international levels, while the housing announcements are a drop in the ocean
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CommentHammond's spending plans should boost output
In contrast to the previous chancellor, Philip Hammond has ditched grandiose announcements and made some specific investment proposals that could make a real difference
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CommentThe secret to a great design brief from a client
Suprisingly councils tend to be better at discussing ideas with architects at the briefing stage than commercial developers, why is that?
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CommentEcobuild blog: The new world of sustainability
The definition of sustainability has evolved considerably to address many issues. Ecobuild's Redefining Sustainability campaign provides a platform for all to share thoughts, ideas and best practice