All Comment articles – Page 179
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CommentE is for Energy (you’ll need it)
The perils and pitfalls of minimum energy efficiency standards for commercial landlords are highlighted by new regulations set to come into force in April 2018
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CommentConsultants: Know your limits
Consultants have a duty to exercise reasonable skill and care. But is there any clarity as to how far they need to go so as not to land up in deep water?
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CommentHansom: Polling booth blues
An election week special is soon diverted to more intriguing matter, including Man City footballers seeking solace on a construction site, mixed-reality headsets and what RMJM’s office building did next
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CommentAfter the vote
As Britain goes to the polls, how concerned should construction be about the impact of a close election outcome?
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CommentConstruction’s election week: 08.05.15
So it has all come down to this. After accusations and arguments, promises and pledges the election is over … at least for now
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CommentSteve Gee’s campaign diary: week 3
John Rowan and Partners’ managing partner Steve Gee is standing as the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for the Epsom and Ewell constituency
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CommentHurry up and wait
The Housing Standards Review has confused timings surrounding policies and standards relating to domestic planning, says Dan Jestico. Which could actually delay applications for housing projects
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CommentAdjudication: A red card for the bullies
An adjudicator has to decide disputes without fear or favour, but how can they do this when bullying is so widely considered to be just part of the game?
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CommentZero carbon can stimulate economic growth
By 2019 all new non-domestic buildings need to be zero carbon - we won’t make it if we don’t fundamentally change our thinking
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CommentWho can we trust?
With the prospect of a coalition government, it’s important to properly consider the smaller political parties’ construction values
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CommentCommitment issues
Commercial landlords know to keep their buildings looking smart and working well. But when financial pressures intrude, other sectors should follow this lead and plan to invest over the whole life of a building
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CommentConstruction’s election week: 01.05.15
With less than a week to go housing is edging higher in the two main parties’ agendas
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CommentElection poll: Who's best for construction?
Which of the UK political parties has the best policies for construction? Vote here
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CommentBlacklisting: Trouble in store
An engineer who seems to have been a victim of blacklisting was not entitled to compensation because he was engaged via employment agencies
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CommentThere’s nothing natural about the disaster in Nepal
This week’s tragedy stems from man-made problems: it’s poorly designed and built buildings in earthquake zones that kill people
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CommentSteve Gee’s campaign diary: week 2
John Rowan and Partners’ managing partner Steve Gee is standing as the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for the Epsom and Ewell constituency
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CommentAn alternative planning manifesto
Frustrated with political short-termism, one construction company has drafted its own 10-point plan and it wants to know what you think
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CommentEngagement with Generation Y
Students these days show an impressive amount of talent and focus, so how can we persuade them to join the construction industry?
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CommentThe science of talent spotting
We need to get more sophisticated in how we recruit construction professionals - let’s ditch the random CV trawl in favour of focused data analysis