All Comment articles – Page 151
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Engineering has an image problem
I’m at the start of my career and full of hope about my future, so why don’t more girls and women see engineering as an option for them?
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We need female role models in engineering
Seeing women engineers succeeding at director level could persuade the next generation to join our industry
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Some unexpected stats
A Brexit could hamper future economic activity and not have an impact on current figures
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UK employment law: Which rules apply?
A Court of Appeal judgment provides clarity on whether UK employment law can apply to foreign nationals employed abroad by British firms
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EU referendum: Get ready for the day after
Whatever the result of the EU referendum, we cannot afford to opt out on diversity
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Payment rules: Was it worth it?
Over the last 20 years the industry has invested in trying to improve cash flow, but has it been money well spent?
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Could Brexit end procurement red tape?
Would a vote to leave the EU really cut the amount of red tape involved in procurement?
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A reluctant Remainer
For the construction sector it makes sense to vote to remain in the EU, but personally I’ve struggled with many of the Remain campaign’s arguments, until now …
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Prefab homes could answer London's problems
The industry needs to embrace change if it is to continue to prosper
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Working directly with subbies - the collaboration game
Essential Living looks to collaboration to de-risk pipeline and get a handle on construction costs
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Hansom: That's entertainment
We’re having a good time this week cheering in Prague, on a computer in Slough, whizzing around on a multidirectional lift and China’s biggest rollercoaster. It’s a tube poster that got our subs giggling, though
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EU referendum: On a knife edge
Six days out from the EU referendum and the result is too close to call
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Planning: Going local
While advertised by the government as a way to boost housing productivity, the Neighbourhood Planning and Infrastructure Bill only looks set to slow things down
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Online poll: EU labour
Would leaving the EU have an adverse effect on the UK construction industry’s labour costs? Here’s how you voted
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Sadie Morgan reflects on her diagnosis
A recent diagnosis has brought time into sharp focus in my life, but also emphasised that patience and thoroughness when faced with decisions - personal or professional - can only help to inform and strengthen the outcome
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Contract variations: Mixed messages
Preventing certain forms of communication from having authority on a contract may take more than a note in the terms and conditions
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Tackling homophobia and transphobia in construction
This Pride Month, I urge everyone not to stand by when you hear homophobic or transphobic language
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Why JLL supports remaining in the EU
There are many reasons why the construction industry should vote to remain part of Europe
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Hansom: The spirit world
This week, a heady cocktail of London digs, youth training schemes, celebratory relays for those who built the London Olympics, Mitie’s new surveying tool, hot air balloons and a huge gin distillery