All Comment articles – Page 287
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CommentOne step forward
The government’s recent record of communicating clearly with construction is poor – except about standardised schools
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CommentEnergy efficiency is key
The CIBSE lends its support to Building’s Green for Growth campaign
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CommentHansom: The bestiary
Migrating fish are a matter of debate, a horse and his contractor bring it home in Ireland and Ewoks avoid having to visit the White House. Some BEEs, meanwhile, are looking doubtful
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CommentHow to force your adversary to reveal all
Crushed by claim files and in fear of the adjudicator? Just hope you remembered to include a contract clause that will force your adversary to reveal all
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CommentKeep it local
How can construction invest in local communities without violating EU regulations? ConstructionSkills and Trowers Hamlins have produced guidance
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CommentRace for the prize
Building’s Green for Growth campaign calls for the roll-out of display energy certificates to commercial buildings. British Land’s Justin Snoxall explains how this could work
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CommentOptimism rises that 2013 will see more homes sold – that should mean more homes built
Buyer interest has been increasing since September, prices seem more stable and the Funding for Lending scheme may loosen the mortgage market
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CommentA stitch in time
It’s best to serve payment and pay less notices on time, especially in a climate where insolvency is common
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CommentConsultants: Little and large
From leviathans to boutique specialists, what will clients be looking for from the consultancy market in 2013?
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CommentWonders & blunders with John Jackson
The rebellious arts and crafts temple of the Horniman museum is a real gem to John Jackson, while Marco Polo House deserves an intimate encounter with a wrecking ball
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CommentThe construction recession will be deeper – that’s the forecasters latest view
Both Experian and the Construction Products Association have trimmed their expectations for growth in construction output for this year and next
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CommentOutput falls as construction faces worrying time over jobs in 2013
The industry is on a path of decline and the story this year will be how the 2012 collapse in output feeds through into job losses
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CommentNeil Jefferson on the prospects for zero carbon in 2013
Clarity from government on policy issues is needed to make 2013 the year we start to deliver targets and standards for new-build homes
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CommentMy digital life ... Iain Roberts
This director of Buro Four is attached to his iPhone, considering a company carrier pigeon and prefers being PC to eating at McDonalds
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CommentSustainability: Do the 'decent' thing
‘Championing sustainability’ sounds like a lot of boring corporate good intentions. But apparently it entails treating your clients and colleagues with respect
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CommentHansom: Celebrate good times
The government bids a frugal farewell to its chief construction adviser (now set to spend more time in the kitchen), London 2012 construction heroes are honoured by the palace, and we count our Xmas cards
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CommentWhy we should be cautious about seeing the RICS survey as a signpost to growth in UK construction
Like all surveys, its finding needs close interpretation and consideration when there are structural changes within the industry
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CommentA greener future
The government needs to put sustainability back on the agenda, to safeguard the UK’s environmental future and help generate growth in the industry
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CommentPrepare for recovery
It’s undoubtedly going to be another tough year, but if the industry is able to think longer term, 2013 could prove a turning point