All Comment articles – Page 231
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CommentEnergy efficiency is an industry in itself
We need to present the sector as a collective to become a powerful voice
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CommentThe social value of good building
Can construction tap into new tax breaks by showing its wider benefits?
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CommentWhat the private sector can bring to NHS estates
The NHS is in a state of transition, with huge efficiencies being asked of the service. With its experience of other sectors, the private sector can help
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CommentProtocol, efficiency and buzzwords: in defence of BIM
Tony Bingham’s provocative article kicked off a valuable debate. Let’s look at some of the truths about BIM
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CommentSustainability in Australia - just don’t mention the S word
Politics can be vicious down under, which may be good for democracy, but does not help the sustainability agenda one bit
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CommentThe secret £2bn energy efficiency fund
Why is the chancellor not putting his £2bn of VAT receipts from energy bills to better use?
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CommentWhy we can be green without compromising on cost
The government’s review of carbon emission form infrastructure should point the way for the rest of the industry
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Comment2013: The year in which planning started to work
Increasing planning approvals have demonstrated the NPPF is working, but there will be more reform for 2014
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CommentChanging behavior requires genuine engagement
The best way to reduce waste to to prevent it being created in the first place. Reducing waste on site therefore requires early and meaningful intervention
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CommentMy predictions for sustainability in 2014
There is much that the industry can do for itself in 2014, but still need greater clarity from government on several key issues
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CommentWhy fracking is inevitable
The UK’s dependence on overseas gas means we have little choice but to explore shale reserves in this country
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CommentWhat a year that was!
What has changed in the last six months …? Not much, other than that confidence has returned
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CommentOn the rise
The CPA/Barbour ABI Index for December shows a recovery in construction driven by private housing
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CommentSoft Landings: Extra cushions
The Government Soft Landings initiative is designed to keep the project team involved in the operation of public buildings post-completion. But what are the contractual implications?
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CommentHansom: A construction carol
Warm up your voicebox for our festive sing along - featuring the UKGBC Christmas choir, a resurrected job market, a certain government framework (bah humbug!), decorated cranes, and some recipe ideas
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CommentMy digital life ... Henk Johan Bassie
The James Hardie managing director on Playing to Win, the generation gap, and being knee deep in mud
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CommentAre new nuclear projects in trouble already?
The European Commission’s investigation into the government’s deal with EDF for electricity from its planned nuclear plant could have far-reaching consequences.
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Comment2014: Catch it if you can
After a grim start to the year, workloads and demand have really picked up and 2014 now seems a much more positive prospect. Now we just need the supply, capacity, skills and wages to catch up - and fast
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Comment2013: Unlucky for some
Lawyers had plenty to keep them busy this year, with duties of good faith in commercial contracts, lawsuits over blacklisting and confusion over changes to court rules
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CommentThis growth looks sustainable
The growth forecast, coupled with the performance of the construction sector, has notably improved. The future is looking bright.