All Industry comments articles – Page 35
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NewsMuch ado about nothing
A dry wind of inactivity has been blowing through Building’s offices this week. Yes, it’s the silly season. Thank God we’re all off on holiday…
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NewsNo Hips replacement please
Plenty of fears are being raised today about today's introduction of Home Information Packs. Despite the concerns there is more good than bad in the new legislation as long as the will and skill is there to enforce them.
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NewsEnforce the regs - now or later?
The government is proposing to toughen up building regulations by extending the period building control can prosecute. Fair enough, but there is an anomaly.
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NewsThe resilience of private equity
Private equity is still a force to be reckoned with despite the expected reduction in tax relief and current lending difficulties
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NewsWill the QS visa victory lead to a drop in pay for the profession?
Our QS readership is split on the impact of the profession making it to a list of endangered professions. Some reckon it's going to burn a hole in their pockets while others see it as a short term fix for overworked staff.
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NewsReaders choose sides on Livingstone Vs HSE ruck
Ken Livingstone’s rant against the HSE and its “barmy bureaucrats” inspired a host of responses from building.co.uk readers. Many of them, against their better judgement, actually agreed with the London mayor’s angry attack on the executive. Plus readers respond to the collapse of Metronet.
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NewsHere’s one way to lessen the floods
The Government is under pressure to roll out huge new flood defence schemes in the wake of recent floods that have spread across the country. Well there’s a less eye catching but probably more effective policy they could look at before opening up the coffers.
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NewsExploding pipes belong to the age of steam
The proposed district heating systems in the UK are very different to the one that exploded under the streets of New York.
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NewsMetronet mess: why and what next?
The collapse of Metronet has bruised reputations and hugely damaged the credibility of PPP/PFI for complex infrastructure projects
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NewsConsolidated effort required
A new logistics centre in South London offers the potential win win win for project teams – cutting costs, time and reducing the industry’s carbon footprint. Can it really take off?
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NewsCan we fix it?
CIC chief Keith Clarke wants us to project a more positive image of workplace health and safety, but is that really going change anything? And is it as much fun as pointing out the foibles of safety cowboys?
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Brown lays foundations for housing Nirvana
Gordon Brown wants to build 40,000 more homes a year and today he revealed how he intends to hit the target
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NewsSquirrels have invaded my roof space
Squirrel's are a pest but do they cause condensation? Building's technical editor is not too sure and is happy to open the question to the floor
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NewsThe great unfazed
Phil Clark finds members of Building’s new networking club in Manchester to be full of youthful ambition
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NewsThe green guide to King's Cross Central
Argent boss Roger Madelin gives a grand tour and voices his frustrations at the obstacles facing sustainable developments
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NewsWould I live in an offsite home?
Building's technical editor ponders whether he would buy one of the low-energy homes on display at Offsite 2007
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NewsReading the small print
Entry to heaven should not have to depend on clear mobile phones and strong thumbs
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NewsGordon's first steps
What will the early days of Gordon Brown's premiership tell us about his leadership style? Send us your thoughts and you could win a bottle of champagne
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NewsWhy Lord Lawson is good for the environment
The former Chancellor's alternate view on climate change may leave some hot under the collar but at least he provides much needed fuel for a healthy debate