All Construction Business: Strategy, Risk and Regulations articles – Page 4
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NewsArup group chair Jerome Frost to step into new chief executive role
Move part of board shake up aiming to allow firm to “respond more swiftly to market opportunities”
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CommentAdjudication offers speed – and not at any cost
High-speed dispute resolution such as adjudication may be imperfect, but cost makes it a better option than litigation
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NewsStepnell profit slides as firm prepares to demerge
Regional contractor sees income jump despite continuing to turn down work in order not to take on problem jobs
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NewsPay for self-employed tradespeople hits new high
Earnings up by nearly 5% in London in October, with overall year-on-year pay rising by 4.8% across the UK
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NewsUncertainty ahead of Budget blamed for construction output slowdown
But sector outperformed the rest of the economy, growing by 0.8% between July and September
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NewsBasement package on £900m London towers job out next week
Procurement on 18 Blackfriars scheme has been dogged by worries over risk
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NewsDerwent to start building work next year on Oxford Street scheme after replacing lead architect
Hopkins swapped out for DSDHA on 15,000 sq ft office redevelopment at grade II-listed Holden House
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CommentMandating a minimum profit margin could solve construction’s profitability woes
ISG’s collapse was the latest in a long line of contractor failures. The industry’s low margins expose it to greater risk of corporate failure, and suck time and energy away from the push towards greater sustainability, higher standards and the delivery of much-needed built assets. It is time for change, ...
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NewsDecision on London towers scheme handed demolition order expected by end of next month
Comer Homes’ 200-home site in Woolwich handed enforcement notice last year after breaching planning permission
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CommentConstruction needs a mission control
More joined-up thinking is required if the industry is to play its role in supporting mission-led government, says Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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CommentThe Budget was a signifier of tone shift – never mind the missing detail
Last week’s statement suggests the government has a clear appetite for investment. It is up to industry to shape and develop solutions for deals with the public sector, says KPMG’s Holly Davis
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CommentWhat are the consequences for missing contractual environmental and sustainability targets?
What are the consequences for missing contractual environmental and sustainability targets? asks Elizabeth Cully
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NewsMcAlpine rings changes as head of infrastructure leaves and commercial director joins from Lendlease
Tony Gates leaves as Peter Leonard joins as new executive commercial director
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CommentAs we reflect on the Grenfell report, we must realise we all have a role to play in reforming construction products
Changes to construction product regulation will form a key part of the industry’s ongoing reform, says Peter Caplehorn of the Construction Products Association
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NewsLabour’s first Budget gets mixed reaction as SMEs warn of tax rise hit
Industry reacts to £40bn tax raising Budget
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CommentGrenfell shows it’s time to scrap design and build contracts
Design responsibility should not be forced onto the shoulders of builders, argues Tony Bingham
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CommentReeves’ first Budget must back growth ambitions with infrastructure spending
We all know the government is facing financial constraints and tough choices are needed, but ministers need to stimulate rather than stifle economic recovery
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NewsRayner calls in Chipperfield’s resubmitted Chinese embassy plans
Communities secretary takes control of controversial scheme
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CommentWhy my background in rugby can help us to tackle construction site inefficiency
The industry has the opportunity to benefit from marginal gains if it begins to empower every individual to achieve their potential. Stuart Ware, senior customer success manager at MSite and a former Premiership rugby performance analyst, explains why the similarities between a professional sports team and a site team can ...