All Comment articles – Page 205

  • Sarah Richardson
    Comment

    It's a shambles now but will it get even worse?

    2014-07-25T06:00:00Z

    Learning from the launch of the Project Management and Full Design Team Services framework

  • Comment

    Competition fails in our industry

    2014-07-25T06:00:00Z

    Competition in the construction industry is a dysfunctional travesty of the real thing

  • Julie Hirigoyen
    Comment

    Stepping up to the diversity challenge

    2014-07-25T06:00:00Z

    Lack of diversity in the property sector is a real problem, here are some ideas for how to tackle it …

  • Allister Hayman
    Comment

    A black day for the industry

    2014-07-25T06:00:00Z

    There was more hand-wringing embarassment for the industry this week as construction bosses gave evidence on blacklisting to MPs

  • Tony Bingham
    Comment

    Books for the beach

    2014-07-25T06:00:00Z

    It’s summer and you’ll be wanting to pack some reading matter for the hols. Well, Construction Contract Variations will have you on the edge of your lilo

  • hansom-new-200_232
    Comment

    Hansom: All change

    2014-07-25T06:00:00Z

    With Gove gone, architects sniff better days ahead, the revolving door of planning ministers takes another turn, a former Kier boss makes a speedy, if unadventurous, comeback, and JCB digs 18 more holes

  • SOTW 2507
    Comment

    Sketch of the week: Skinners Kent academy

    2014-07-25T06:00:00Z

    This concept sketch of Skinners Kent Academy was a collaboration between Matt Golds and Dan Smith of Hunters South Architects.

  • Michael Dall
    Comment

    The pace of growth

    2014-07-24T07:00:00Z

    This month’s figures show slight falls in commercial retail and infrastructure despite a generally positive sentiment in the industry, so what’s going on?

  • Noble Francis
    Comment

    Stronger evidence of revival

    2014-07-24T07:00:00Z

    June’s contract awards data shows an increase and indicates that the recovery is sustainable, at least in the medium term

  • Chris Tinker
    Comment

    How does your garden grow?

    2014-07-23T06:00:00Z

    Garden cities hold out the attractive prospect of helping meet the demand for new housing, but political, financial and planning obstacles could nip them in the bud

  • Stephen Gee
    Comment

    Get in early

    2014-07-22T09:55:00Z

    The number of women in construction is still woefuly low. We need to engage with schools so that children have a better idea of what construction can offer

  • David Perkin
    Comment

    Life chances

    2014-07-21T08:30:00Z

    Can the UK find new ways of caring for the elderly, and evolve its nursing homes into places where people don’t ‘go to die’?

  • Gary Sinden
    Comment

    Adjudication and administration: Show us the money

    2014-07-21T06:00:00Z

    You can win an adjudication but still lose out if the client goes bust before you get payment of your award. But there are steps you can take to mitigate the risk

  • Matt Fulford
    Comment

    Government has quietly unlocked a £900m energy efficiency pipeline

    2014-07-21T06:00:00Z

    The government’s new energy audit scheme might seem like another green burden on companies, but there is money to be made too

  • Michael Ryley
    Comment

    Zero game

    2014-07-18T18:01:00Z

    Zero hours contracts offer both employers and workers flexibility - but they should not be used as a way of avoiding employment rights

  • Paul King
    Comment

    What makes a great place?

    2014-07-18T06:00:00Z

    Berkeley group have done an impressive job of working it out

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    Comment

    Hansom: Time gentlemen, please

    2014-07-18T06:00:00Z

    There’s a wry confession at the Education Funding Agency, directors at a charity’s VIP reception sneak into a pop concert, and workers on the Nottingham Tramlink project face a strict drink and drugs test

  • Sarah Richardson
    Comment

    The game is on

    2014-07-18T06:00:00Z

    Do this month’s two major takeovers show the market finding its feet?

  • Allister Hayman
    Comment

    New faces

    2014-07-18T06:00:00Z

    What impact will the government’s reshuffle have on the construction sector and policy?

  • Stephanie Canham
    Comment

    Assignment: We can't afford to get it wrong

    2014-07-18T06:00:00Z

    With notable distinction placed on assignment. What if it’s just not an option?