All Comment articles – Page 41
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We must find a way to tackle the climate emergency more effectively
Andy Mitchell on why the CLC is launching a campaign to drive carbon out of all parts of the construction sector
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Insurers told to pay out over covid
The Supreme Court has largely struck down insurers’ appeals against a ruling on their refusal to pay out over covid on business interruption insurance
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Time for some challenging questions
On International Women’s Day we should be asking what more construction employers can do for women’s careers, says Rachel Bell
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What the budget says about green priorities
The big disappointment was the absence of a national retrofit programme, says Alan Fogarty
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Welcome back Tilbury Douglas, goodbye support services
Some might see a name change as symbolic but with building at the heart of the government’s covid recovery plan, this one shows construction has come full circle
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Social value needs to consider whole life value
Too often we have a blinkered view that social value is just created during construction, says Atkins Mark Bolger
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The Construction Playbook requires team players
This 80-page document should help unite clients and industry in a common goal, says James Wates
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Budget 2021: Striking a delicate balance to deliver recovery and transformation
A mix of policy initiatives and fiscal stimulus is just what construction needs, says Keith Waller
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Could the future of the office be academia?
Vacant commercial space holds huge potential for universities looking to expand their footprint, says Sweco’s Giovanni Festa
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A framework focused on improving quality of life
Too many homes are still being built without people’s health and wellbeing in mind. We must change that, says Sadie Morgan
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We need a budget for skills, investment and ESG
There is much the chancellor can do on Wednesday to boost our sector, let’s hope he commits
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Beware of ‘subject to contract’
Using this term implies no binding agreement has been made and thus can invalidate a supposed contract
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Brexit-proof supply chains stand us in good stead to tackle net zero
Being aware of the weakest links in project delivery throughout Brexit and covid will help address the climate crisis challenge, says T&T’s Patricia Moore
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Fire the starting pistol – there’s an amazing year ahead
There is plenty of money, projects in the pipeline and people are gagging to get back up to speed. The end of an appalling 12 months is in sight, says Jack Pringle
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What does the VAT reverse charge mean for you?
The domestic reverse charge comes into effect on 1 March – here’s what you need to do
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Essential law: Liquidated damages, part two
Continuing our series on the basics of construction law, Andrew Keeley looks at the consequences of a liquidated damages clause being unenforceable
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Construction industry gossip: Look on the bright side
The Garden Bridge wasn’t bad for everyone, it appears – and at least it’s half term! Meanwhile in Italy, Renzo Piano has had his jab
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A new construction products tsar
Will the new regulator have the teeth it needs? And what about product testing?
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Is the Treasury listening?
Money invested into construction pays back several times over, that’s the message that needs to get through ahead of next month’s Budget