All Comment articles – Page 222
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CommentLet's go green for export
Today’s report on zero carbon commercial buildings highlights the opportunity to export expertise
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CommentFocus BIM on FM
If we are going to invest in BIM, let’s focus on where it can make the most difference: the operation and maintenance period
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CommentIs research the answer to overheating in UK homes?
The scale of overheating in UK homes is truly shocking, its up to our industry to get the design and construction right
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CommentHow green is growth?
In the UK government’s ambitions, the drive towards economic recovery looks set to trump the need for sustainable regulation
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CommentEuston, we have lift off!
George Osborne’s announcement last week that Euston should be demolished is a very welcome surprise
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CommentIn construction, good relationships count
Being ethical and treating your supply chain properly can guard against risks like inflation
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CommentWatch your optimism
It’s tempting to think that doing our little bit to reduce carbon emissions saves us from having to confront the reality of what is happening to our planet - and the discomforting truth that we’re not doing enough to save it
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CommentGreen Deal is not the only way to fund emissions reductions
Just because few people are taking up the Green Deal offer doesn’t mean innovative finance solutions for energy efficiency are dead
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CommentDon't expect economics to be the answer to nimbyism
The Wolfson economics prize for a new Garden City is laudable, but rational arguments may not be enough to persuade those opposed to development
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CommentLiberty Mercian Limited vs Cuddy Civil Engineering Limited and Cuddy Demolition and Dismantling Limited: Performance bonds and warranties
In a second judgment, before Mr Justice Ramsey, this case looked at whether or not Liberty was entitled to an order for specific performance in relation to a bond and warranties
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CommentThe cost of cuts to help for fuel poor homes
Cuts in government programmes that help the fuel poor have also hurt construction
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CommentLet's build communities, not just buildings
When we think about what we build and who we build it for, we should think about the wider wiring of the country and about what makes a community
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CommentHedgehog ramps and hypocrisy
Flooding in Somerset has a lesson to teach us about our decisions when it comes to living with nature
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CommentEU regulation changes will boost BIM
The EU amended OJEU procurement rules last month - this presents opportunities for UK BIM
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CommentPoliticians can't be trusted on Garden Cities
They never take the long-term view needed to create places which stand the test of time
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CommentLife returns to the regions
Most contractors now say they are seeing an increase in tendering activity outside of London. This upturn in activity cannot come a moment too soon
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CommentIt’s not over yet
Paul Sheffield may be leaving Kier in good shape but the contracting sector as a whole is not entirely out of the woods
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CommentHansom: Lessons from history
We find a regal way to avoid assassination at industry events, meet a modern-day King Canute, chat about the footie and see some ice sculptures. Plus, are Crossrail workers hearing things that go bump in the night?
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CommentMy digital life … Richard Piggott
The Szerelmey business development manager on Pinterest, a useful app for tube strikes and watching Homeland on his iPad in bed
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CommentStaff are finally reaping the rewards of construction's recovery
Our RICS salary survey shows pay is going up across the board - and that’s just one reason to be cheerful