All Comment articles – Page 190
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CommentSustainable homes must make the complex simple
It is vital that home owners are able properly to control the new generation of hi-tech homes
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CommentCan direct commissioning avoid trap of centralisation?
the latest government move to build homes is to be welcomed if power is kept with local communities
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CommentCreating the all-electric city
Lets start the journey now to build cleaner, healthier cities
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CommentHansom: The Presents under the tree
Hello, children … Were you naughty or nice this year? Let me rummage in my sack and produce some Lego, a load of bikes, a massive train set, and a bottle of whisky. Plus, finally, a policy document that makes sense
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CommentWe will go to the ball
Before 2014 draws to a close, it’s important to look at how the sector can get the most out of 2015
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CommentOnline poll: 2015
Is the construction industry in a strong position going into 2015? Vote here
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CommentNo fear of government turning housebuilder
Housebuilders will welcome the government’s return to directly commissioning homes if it genuinely increases supply
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CommentJust what the doctor ordered
Doctors and other healthcare professionals now have responsibility for commissioning health-related buildings. But do they have the expertise - or time - for such procurement?
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CommentSome seasonal cheer
As we come to the end of the year and thoughts turn to Christmas, the latest CPA/Barbour ABI Construction index brings us more seasonal cheer
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Comment2015’s pipeline looks strong
As 2014 draws to a close there are still plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the performance of the construction industry
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CommentHow does your garden grow?
It may be an old idea, but if done properly the latest crop of government-approved garden cities could really help meet housing need in a sustainable way
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CommentSeason of goodwill (not)
This year confirmed the inexorable rise of challenges to publicly procured projects. Next year is unlikely to be any different
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CommentA Christmas wish with a twist
All I want for Christmas is … for environmental and social concerns to be tackled head on by the real estate sector
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CommentHidden in plain view
There were 53 cases of slave labour identified in the UK construction industry last year. While the government’s Modern Slavery Bill will help enforce tighter regulation, the sector must stay vigilant to stamp it out altogether
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CommentHansom: The pre-xmas phrasebook
We get into the yuletide spirit with a pantomime, office Christmas parties, festive jumpers, medieval warriors in the fictional land of Westeros, and an ancient kiwi battle dance. Ho ho ho!
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CommentDispute resolution schemes: Easy does it
RIBA’s new dispute resolution schemes try to keep the parties from falling out with each other by making the process cheaper and less burdensome than adjudication
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CommentOnline poll: Coalition record
Has the coalition government been good for the construction industry? Vote here
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CommentRIBA: High noon or the wild bunch?
For short works contracts, there’s a new sheriff in town called RIBA - plain talking, bold and ambitious. But is it going to be able to outgun the competition?
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CommentSo how did it do?
With its five-year term almost up, how has the government performed overall when it comes to construction?
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CommentSome sensible thinking on energy efficiency
Labour’s policy plans, outlined last month, have much going for them