All Comment articles – Page 314
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CommentWhat's in store at BCO this year?
EC Harris’ Simon Rawlinson looks ahead to this year’s British Council for Office’s conference and the 240-mile cycle ride to get there
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CommentFrom London to Manchester: Cycling to BCO
Building’s coverage of this week’s BCO conference kicks off with a blog from Great Portland Estates’ James Pellatt as his charity cycle ride to the event gets underway
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CommentAvoiding delays on projects: New CIOB contract
A contract aimed at reducing the factors that lead to costly delays is very much written for modern times - now is your chance to have your say
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CommentA quick guide to appointing a professional consultant
A quick guide to appointing a professional consultant on a construction or engineering project, outlining what a professional consultant does and how to appoint one
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CommentAwful house building figures put the Shapps Gold Standard further in doubt
A huge boost in funding is needed if the government is to hit its target of the pre-recession level of housebuilding
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CommentWe need a zero carbon definition now,
Mr ShappsProjects are going ahead with little idea of how they will meet the zero carbon standard when they are built in four years time
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CommentIs the government ready for the EPBD?
A new EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive comes into effect in July. But is the UK prepared for it?
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Self-build can raise standards
A rise in self-build will mean larger housebuilders will have to respond and improve their standard of housing
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CommentKept on their toes
Consultants are having to become more dynamic and flexible to take advantage of new opportunities
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The Shard is an eyesore with no soul
It exemplifies modern engineering, but the Shard has nothing on the pyramids of Egypt
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Improving existing housing stock first
There’s an irrational emphasis on improving energy efficiency of new-builds
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CommentSite investigations: Don't get stuck on shaky ground
A site purchased for development may already have a geotechnical and environmental report attached. But will it offer the developer enough protection?
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CommentBuilding buys a pint ... for John Rowan & Partners
Welly wanging, the phenomenon of brands on Facebook and accountants’ football styles are discussed in a Mayfair setting
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Stick with BREEAM for schools
The Department for Education appears to be in danger of throwing the baby out with the bath water
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CommentMy digital life … with Ben Marston
This associate director went off Socialcam when it dumped like a malevolently incontinent donkey all over his profile
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CommentTony Bingham: Disputes before payment date
Here’s a recent dispute over payment that was deemed to have crystallised even though the payment date had not been reached
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CommentDisputes before payment date
Here’s a recent dispute over payment that was deemed to have crystallised even though the payment date had not been reached
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CommentThe shift from austerity to growth
Europe’s citizens are rejecting austerity so perhaps their politicians should change tack and start investing in construction to boost economic growth
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CommentHansom: All's fair in love and war
This week, architects strike back at the Olympic marketing rules, the Queen’s Speech is yet another repeat, One World Trade Center comes up short and Eros gets a little tlc
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CommentThe impact of the Construction Act six months on
The amended Construction Act has been in effect for over six months. What impact has it had on contracts and what redress does it offer if things go wrong?