All Comment articles – Page 90
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It’s time to amend the public contracts regulations on payment terms
Softly, softly approaches to changing bad practice do not work in the construction industry, says Rudi Klein
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Bulwarks against Brexit: assessing its impact on existing construction contracts
David Hansom advises on how to make your construction contracts Brexit-proof
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Asbestos: a duty to manage
To mark Mesothelioma Awareness Day, Mark Price of Daniel Connal Partnership examines the dangers of asbestos and offers advice to employers
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Why my generation can do something about mental health
In the first of a series of opinion pieces from our graduate panel, Dermot Mitchell singles out mental health as an area where construction can do better
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Give us policy, not just politics
As the Conservative party conference approaches, we need a positive agenda for post-Brexit infrastructure delivery to fight anti-investment uncertainty
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Why construction needs the Minecraft generation
Computer games may not sound like a big part of the future for construction design, but they could be, says Bryden Wood’s Jaimie Johnston
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Government's planning guidance on build-to-rent shows it is still supportive of the policy
The government still thinks build-to-rent can tackle the housing crisis - here’s what the latest guidance means for housing and local authorities
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Do mega HQs mean a mega headache?
With such huge requirements in terms of land, materials, and technology, it’s often staggering to comprehend just how grand-scale developments come to fruition
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Hansom: Look lively
Battling to stay awake? You’re not alone – new research reveals napping is rife in construction, while thers in the industry are kept on their toes on a tour of Amsterdam
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Legal: Full time
A recent case in the High Court puts limitation periods under collateral warranties on the spot
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Legal: specialist reports - easy to miss a trick
It’s vital that you can legally rely on specialist reports into issues such as rights of light or site conditions - so it’s even more vital that nothing is overlooked
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The GRESB deadline has finally passed, but what does it really mean for the CRE industry?
The real estate sector consumes 40% of the world’s energy. GRESB - a global sustainability benchmark - will have a great role to play in a more sustainable CRE sector
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Inspiring more than one generation…
It’s no secret that different generations of people are moulded and shaped by the social, economic and political environments within which they grow up, but we need to understand these influences and resulting attitudes
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£2bn new money for social housing – is it a story?
Those in the room for Prime Minister Theresa May’s social housing announcement applauded, but those outside gave it short shrift - is this policy enough to deliver what’s required?
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Leader: Tomorrow’s world
Young people now entering the industry hold the keys to its future – let’s listen to them
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Legal: Double trouble
Two-stage tendering is here to stay: Matthew Jones clears up some misconceptions about the process
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Art for art’s sake: why we need to rebuild Glasgow School of Art
Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s fire-ravaged Glasgow School of Art deserves to be rebuilt, brick by brick
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The green belt misconceptions perpetuating the housing crisis
The green belt is the most widely recognised part of the English planning system, but also one of the most widely misunderstood.
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Can’t stand the heat? Here’s how we can future-proof our buildings in a changing climate
Overheating represents a risk to the health and well-being of occupants of buildings - we need our new builds to be resilient
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The RIBA's good start
All credit should be given to the RIBA for its new plan of work for fire safety consultation, writes Thomas Lane