All Comment articles – Page 143
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CommentOnline poll: Conservative housing policy
Will the housing policies outlined at the Conservative Party conference be good for the UK housebuilding industry? Vote here
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CommentHousing policy needs to get radical
If the government is serious about dramatically increasing housing supply it must take up ideas that harness the assets of local authorities
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CommentWeather delay: Come rain or come shine
How bad does the weather have to get for it to warrant an extension of time? We need to be aware of our contractual entitlements in exceptional weather conditions
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CommentSkills shortage: Back to basics
As the skills shortage worsens, the urgency of inspiring young people to get into construction becomes more critical
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CommentHigh rise living in South East Asia
Skyscrapers remain controversial in the West, but cities such as Hong Kong prove that building upwards can have a positive impact on urban life
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CommentPressure is on universities to keep innovating
The pace of change within higher education makes it an exciting sector for building design
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CommentIs your company taking mental health seriously?
Today is World Mental Health Day and an opportunity to assess how construction supports the mental health of its workers
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CommentNewport Street Gallery is streets ahead
Building’s architecture critic Ike Ijeh says this year’s Stirling Prize is a victory for the street as well as architecture
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CommentHansom: Core values
The Considerate Constructors Scheme finally puts women centre site, a great deal of fuss about Apple’s office move, an invitation to design buildings that few people will see, and a team raises cash for charity
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CommentA cure for the cashflow
As UK construction continues to be beset by poor payment practices, maybe the government should follow the example of tougher regulation introduced on the other side of the world
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CommentThe darling buds of May
Theresa May’s Brexit announcement provides clarity but raises concerns
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CommentLiving longer means we must build better
Record numbers of people are now living beyond 100: How can the right type of housing help them and their great-grandchildren?
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CommentConcurrent delay: Time on your side?
The recent case of Saga Cruises vs Fincantieri considered the question of when delays will be concurrent
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CommentWhy cross laminated timber is making headlines
As a construction material CLT seems to be the answer to so many environmental, social and economic problems
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CommentOnline poll: Article 50
Is the government right to trigger Article 50 by the end of March? Vote here
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CommentGoogling construction
Two significant anniversaries say a lot about how far our industry still has to go in transforming manufacturing methods and learning from other industries
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CommentQuestioning expert witnesses
When an expert witness - a guardian of trust and knowledge - is proved wrong in court, it is tempting to try to turn psychologist and wonder what was going through his head
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CommentHousing distraction welcome at Brexit buzzing Tory conference
Building’s David Blackman reports from Birmingham where Tories could well be ready to embrace radical thinking
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CommentCase in focus: Expert shopping
To what extent should a party be required to disclose additional documents as a condition of being permitted to replace an expert witness?
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CommentTheresa May must show her cards
Now the industry needs reassurance that the May administration will not lose momentum on infrastructure delivery