Contractors Comment – Page 4
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CommentExport strength
If the UK is to win work on overseas infrastructure megaprojects, we will have to get better at forming consortiums that offer the whole package. The newly-formed Infrastructure Exports: UK group may be able to help
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CommentA long, hard look
The Grenfell Tower tragedy has put social housing in the spotlight - and while the government certainly has urgent questions to answer, the construction industry should also be looking to its own policies and standards
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CommentDevolution has empowered the North
The North will drive its own growth regardless of what happens in Westminster
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CommentMore homes: A mountain to climb
Market uncertainy caused by the hung parliament could derail government’s plans to tackle the housing crisis
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CommentSocial housing must embrace modular
Housing associations can make savings and get more control over supply by adopting modular
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CommentElection reaction: Clients abhor uncertainty
A hung parliament means uncertainty - both political and economic, which is likely to hamper clients’ spending decisions
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CommentForging stronger chains
The UK construction industry must become leaner, fitter and more integrated to survive. Will the new government act as a catalyst for this after the election?
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CommentCould the Uber-effect hit construction?
The Uber app has brought dynamic pricing to taxi rides, it’s possible the supply of construction labour could be disrupted in a similar way
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CommentHow to get the best out of Brexit
The election provides the chance to drive home key messages around areas for Brexit negotiations. If we come together, we can work for the changes we want from leaving Europe
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CommentInfrastructure: Going places
Rapid advances in infrastructure technologies will transform the way we build. Construction firms need to stop dragging their feet and catch up with the pace of the new technology revolution
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CommentIt's all about human-machine collaboration
As automation gains ground we will have to redesign people’s jobs but are there essential human skills required in project management? A new report explores the issues
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CommentWill Laing O'Rourke go public?
Firm plays up FTSE experience of new chairman Sir John Parker
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CommentUntapped technology
Brexit and the skills crisis could be what the construction industry needs to make some really innovative break-throughs that will improve efficiency and productivity
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CommentWhat's the social value of an office building?
A recent study has tried to quantify the social impact an office development can have on a local area, the theory being if you can measure it you can maximise it
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CommentWhat are you doing about gender pay gap reporting?
New rules on publishing gender pay gap data have come into force, and many in construction appear to be ahead of the curve in planning their strategies
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CommentDo employers really understand the apprenticeship levy?
Government has been slow to release details of how the new levy will work and many firms will find the it difficult and bureaucratic, but there are some positives
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CommentIt's up to employers to make apprenticeships work
The apprenticeship levy is a great start but now the industry needs to do its bit to ensure the quality of the tuition meets its needs
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CommentHow to get more from the supply chain
Tendering for specialist subcontractors can be frustrating for clients, applying a reverse engineering approach to procurement can help
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CommentWhy is infrastructure being underfunded?
Europe and the US are falling behind on infrastructure spending, which is a mistake no country can afford to make
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CommentTraining to a T
More of the same training means more bad press, poor productivity and an industry struggling to find people willing to fill its job vacancies. The newly-announced T-level may give us the chance to change all that