All Comment articles – Page 62
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CommentA very appealing year: Court of Appeal’s impact on construction law in 2019
Rupert Choat reviews the past 12 months in construction law – and finds that the Court of Appeal featured heavily in 2019
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CommentCould public-private partnerships unlock the later-living challenge?
The demographic that makes up our cities is experiencing a subtle shift; people aged over 65 will make up a quarter of the UK’s population by 2040
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CommentGeneral election 2019: The election is over but the uncertainty remains
Despite the 80-seat majority earned by Boris Johnson and the Conservatives, the construction industry awaits clarity on spending and Brexit
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CommentAbout time too: Improving quality of life through design
Masterplanning is distinguished by a special dimension – and that’s time. Good placemaking can make our lives more efficient, especially for women
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Blond ambition
Gossip on the former spin doctor who predicted a Boris bounce and the hardy outdoor swimmers who told Donald Trump where to go
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Comment5 minutes with… Russell Whitehead, director, Robert Bird Group
Russell Whitehead tells Building about diesel fumes, patience and why he dislikes 22 Bishopsgate.
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CommentGeneral election 2019: Construction needed clarity
Brexit, jobs and delayed projects. The construction industry seeks stability in a time of political uncertainty and change
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CommentCan you share the pain? Doosan, Interserve and the TCC
Kate Jones explores a new ruling which highlights potential issues with target cost contracts under joint ventures
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CommentAlliancing with excellence: the JCT’s Constructing Excellence Contract
Alliancing can improve quality as well as productivity – and the JCT Constructing Excellence Contract is just the ticket.
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CommentRegional contractors – having a history isn’t enough
Clugston became the latest contractor to face administration in 2019. Where do regional firms go from here?
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CommentHigh stakes: Party policies on cladding and fire safety in the general election
Two and a half years on from the Grenfell Tower fire disaster cladding and fire safety remain important concerns among the general public – concerns which have once again moved to the fore following the fire of a clad student accommodation building in Bolton.
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CommentFight the good fight: Collaborating through the political chaos
While our politicians fix their eyes on battle, the UK construction industry remains quietly focused on improvement through collaborative effort
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CommentGeneral election – so much at stake but wariness prevails
97% in the survey do intend to vote, even if you have to hold your nose as you do so. So, who gets your backing?
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CommentHow is construction expected to deliver on infrastructure without the skills it needs?
We may need more bricklayers today, but we need to consider the skillset people will need in the future
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Onward travel
This week, Crossrail is determined to keep its opening date a surprise. Plus, one construction director is called home
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Comment5 minutes with… Matthew Dunn, director, Paragon Building Consultancy
Matthew Dunn tells Building about restoring listed buildings, the Shard, and a vintage American watch.
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CommentCase in focus: Everwarm Ltd vs BN Rendering Ltd
Ted Lowery on the perils of indifference to contract formation
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CommentLaser pointers: Collateral warranties and construction projects
Is it possible for a party to provide a collateral warranty without realising it, asks Francis Ho
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CommentGeneral election 2019: A letter to the construction industry from the Conservatives
Building has asked the three main parties to set out their commitments to construction
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CommentGeneral election 2019: A letter to the construction industry from Labour
Building has asked the three main parties to set out their commitments to construction