All Comment articles – Page 184
-
CommentHow will frameworks develop?
The third part of this blog on frameworks looks at their potential to improve the efficiency of our industry
-
CommentMipim blog: Do Scotland's cities get the profile they deserve?
The power of cities to drive economic growth is a big theme at Mipim this year, let’s not forget those north of the border
-
CommentMipim blog: UK cities on show
A giant model of London showing £100bn worth of projects is to be unveiled today, but other major cities have their stories too
-
CommentTorch tower: Burning questions
A blaze that ripped through the Torch tower in Dubai could have major legal and cost implications for skyscraper fire safety in the UAE
-
CommentAdjudication: Broughton Brickwork Ltd vs F Parkinson Ltds
This case was before Mr Justice Davies QC (sitting as a judge of the High Court)
-
CommentHousing policy isn't only about building more homes
We can’t forget the areas, both North and South, in need of economic regeneration
-
CommentLetter: Architects are missing core skills
A reader responds to Building’s skills survey article
-
CommentHansom: No brainers
Lots of bright ideas this week: a skyscraper made of wood, relocating parliament to Hull, prolonging Euston Station’s life and a lycra-testing cycle ride to Cannes. Plus, we learn that the Walkie Talkie can whistle too
-
CommentInsurance: The known unknowns
Modern methods of construction bring distinct advantages to builders but present unknown risks to insurers – manufacturers will need to find ways to reassure them
-
CommentCash retentions: Tell them where to stick it
Readers should use the general election to send prospective MPs a message about protecting cash retentions from insolvency risk
-
CommentLondon needs to fix its relationship with the green belt
Despite housing minister Brandon Lewis’ comments, the counties surrounding London cannot be protected from its growth
-
CommentOn site renewables - how do the technologies compare?
A quick guide to the main on-site renewable energy technologies and the challenges they present
-
CommentIn from the cold
The drive to retrofit may be the biggest casualty of the government’s failure to fulfil its green promises
-
CommentTime to be heard
MPs are frequently having their ears bent by lobby groups opposed to construction activity, but the run-up to May’s election is a real opportunity to redress the balance
-
CommentOnline poll: Fuel poverty strategy
Will the government’s “warmth-on-prescription” fuel poverty strategy be good for the UK’s green building industry? Vote here
-
CommentSustainability: A virtuous circle
Achieving sustainability in practice requires tireless personal commitment. But the effort not only rubs off on others, it’s also very good for business
-
CommentConstruction Act: Ready for the chop
Here’s a scrap over what constitutes a construction contract. When the winner asked for its hefty costs to be paid, that’s when the judge got his axe out
-
CommentGreen space = Healthy space = Head space
Are developers and the wider construciton industry finally recognising the social value of ‘green infrastructure’?
-
CommentTraditional construction in Vietnam
A brief insight into a very different culture shows a system that doesn’t suffer from the boom and bust cycle, at least not yet …
-
CommentA spotlight on rights to light
If a building interferes with a neighbour’s right to light, the courts can get the developer to knock it down - but changes are afoot that may redress the balance in the developer’s favour