All Comment articles – Page 225
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CommentAn architectural renaissance is possible
In the second of a three-part series, Ben Derbyshire says why the profession could be about to regain its clout
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CommentForget what you think you know about energy efficiency
Is it time to focus on consumer education rather than more loft insulation?
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CommentInsurance: Checking your site security
Plant theft is a major contributing factor to ever-rising insurance premium prices. We look at the steps you can take to ensure that your plant remains safe and the cost of your policy stays low
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CommentMy digital life … Niall Cairns
The Assael Architecture director on networking, meeting over a swift half and watching bagpipe videos on YouTube
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CommentPower sharing
The upturn in the construction industry should redress the power imbalance in the supply chain
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CommentHansom: Heroes and villains
In this week’s adventure, construction’s finest unite to battle invading Germans (or, at least, Boris’ eccentric sense of humour), radioactive deer, and a ‘giant silver turd’ in the centre of Madrid. Plus, how attractive are you?
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CommentIt pays to go zero carbon
A long-term approach to green policy can deliver radical benefits at reasonable cost
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CommentPlane common sense
The debate around aviation capacity in the UK continues but improving access to our existing airports is vital to enhancing the customer experience
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CommentPaul Stepan
Paul Stepan is head of policy, strategy and compliance with Verco, an energy and carbon consultancy
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CommentLet's hear it for design-savvy contractors
Builders who understand the design process give themselves a competitive edge
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CommentKeep looking to the future
Could we be designing building using gaming technology such as Minecraft? It seems anything is possible …
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CommentEnergy-efficient homes: Not just a 'nice to have'
In a nation struggling with its domestic energy bills, it is up to developers to design homes that save the residents money
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CommentLiving Building Challenge: Sustainability for the people
With its human-centric approach, the LBC has the potential to be a ‘next generation’ sustainability metric
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CommentReasons to be cheerful!
The three reasons we can at last see some light at the end of the tunnel are confidence, confidence and confidence
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CommentMy word is my bond. Well, perhaps…
The Doosan vs MABE judgment shows that the law has extended the reasons why one can restrain calls on bonds
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CommentContesting government sites: Land grab
The government is giving people the right to contest the use of government land and property. So what do you do if there’s a site you want to get your hands on?
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CommentTermination: Parting of the ways
A recent case in the Technology and Construction Court is a useful reminder as to how and in what circumstances notices of termination can be given
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CommentNew year, new thinking
We need more of the initiative and drive behind proposals such as London’s Garden Bridge
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CommentThe power of nothing
It is easy to forget that not buying something at all is often the best way