All Comment articles – Page 289
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CommentMy digital life ... Ben Adams
The director of Ben Adams Architects on the death of Blackberry, The Onion and preparing for another cold winter
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CommentPF2: Second time lucky
The government has finally revealed details of its replacement for the private finance initiative. What can we expect under the ‘Son of PFI’?
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CommentTwo cheers for PF2
We at last have the long-awaited successor to the private finance initiative - and jolly good it is too. Unfortunately, it falls short on specifics, especially on funding
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CommentPF2: Seize the initiative
The industry must act fast to refine the details of PF2 and drive it forward
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CommentFeeding frenzy
Adjudication today is a far cry from what parliament envisaged but there’s no question it’s working well for the disputomaniacs who earn their crust from it
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CommentJudicial review reform isn't enough
For real change of the judicial review process, the courts need greater funding to speed up the determination process
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CommentLatest new orders figures cast a long dark shadow over construction
With new orders at this level the industry could be heading for a sharp drop in output
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CommentView from my office: Hannah Feddon
Three different sides of Singapore can be seen from the 24th floor of Faithful+Gould’s office
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CommentBuilding on Flickr: The Edificio Forum or Museu Blau de les Ciencies Naturals
The Edificio Forum or Museu Blau de les Ciencies Naturals in Barcelona Spain, photographed by Rick Ligthel
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CommentWhy SMEs are missing out on public sector work
SMEs are missing out on public sector work because of a lack of procurement expertise
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CommentInfrastructure to help the young
Every pound spent creating modern infrastructure should also help create opportunities for young people
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CommentHansom: Hit and miss
While architecture is the theme of an intriguing play this week, real-life architects are finding it a little tougher to entertain the crowds. Luckily, the industry’s efforts at fundraising are yielding better results
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CommentWinter cheer
It’s not all good news but at least the chancellor’s policies on construction have progressed
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CommentCarbon emissions reduction targets are a mess
Regulations on emissions reduction are confusing and expensive. We should simplify the planning process by dispensing with emissions targets
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CommentProfessional indemnity insurance: A risky business
The economic downturn and increase in repossessions has meant that it is increasingly difficult for surveyors involved with valuations to get professional indemnity insurance
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CommentBIM: Taking the leap
BIM has the potential to change the face of the construction industry, but will it?
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CommentOscar Niemeyer: 1907-2012
Ike Ijeh considers an architect who managed to be both a humanist and a modernist