All Comment articles – Page 244
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CommentWe need to know all ventilation systems are safe
New research has highlighted concerns over MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery), showing the need for clarity across the industry
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CommentGood Employer Guide 2013: Sowing the seeds
As the industry looks towards growth, the standout companies are the ones that invested wisely during the downturn
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CommentLet there be light
Hinkley shows promise, but a series of hiccups along the way means the project needs to go a lot smoother from here
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CommentPut on a jumper or freeze?
There is a third way to get our energy bills down and that’s to take the shackles off ECO
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CommentOUP Construction Adjudication and Payments Handbook: Hernia-inducing tome
OUP’s Construction Adjudication and Payments Handbook is a wonderful resource, with key cases and commentary to boot – but at 542 pages, why oh why is there no online version?
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CommentScottish construction is on the up
What impact would Scottish independence have on the country’s construction industry?
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CommentBIM - a very good place to start?
Starting off the BIM process by establishing the client’s requirements - and thinking about the final outcome - is key
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CommentTime for joined up thinking
Why the industry needs an independent policy and technical platform with improving building performance as its primary objective
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CommentCIL: a tax on all your houses
Could the Community Infrastructure Levy be more of a brake on housebuilding than local opposition?
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CommentPrivate sector optimism is spreading
Data from the CPA/Barbour ABI index shows that construction contracts went up 11% in September
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CommentMake sure you do your homework
This case demonstrates the importance of checking the financial standing of who you contract with
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CommentCoalition must stick to green energy plan
Controversial green taxes will save consumers money in the long term
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CommentHinkley: One hurdle down, a few more to go
European approval and finance still need to be arranged before this project is ready to start
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CommentBoom time for construction?
Forecasts are looking up, but is the picture that’s emerging that realistic?
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CommentStrengthening data push construction forecasters towards greater optimism
There is plenty of room for greater hope, but there remains plenty of reasons to temper optimism with caution
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CommentConstruction suffers when it ignores diversity
Construction remains white and male dominated and is missing out on talent elswhere
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CommentWhy China needs 'slow design'
The speed of architecture and construction in the country risks creating identikit cities
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CommentClients’ focus on cost challenges our industry
How will clients’ changing demands shape the way consultants work and offer value?