All Industry comments articles – Page 4
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CommentWill the university campus exist in 50 years' time?
Predictions that the campus will be usurped by digital, remote learning ignore the importance of ‘face-to-face’ interaction
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CommentElection manifestos need quality
Quality sustainable design and construction need to be backed in party manifestos if Brexit is going to be a success
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CommentLessons from the Garden Bridge fiasco
The odds were stacked against a bridge that offered little practical or economic benefit, but failing to secure adequate funding was its ultimate downfall
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CommentDesigning in a new dimension
Architects are key to developing BIM solutions that enable teams to take control of complex projects in ways we never imagined in construction’s pre-digital days
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CommentWho is to blame for misleading energy efficiency claims?
Media reports on the performance gap have pointed the finger at energy modelling professionals but action is required from the whole industry, including clients
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CommentCan BIM help us live longer?
It’s not so far fetched to think future BIM levels could help tackle cancer and heart disease, the key is to focus digital technology relentlessly on better outcomes for people
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CommentA question of trusts?
Subcontractors throughout the supply chain are at risk of losing cash due to the retention system. So what statutory measures should be put in place to safeguard the money?
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CommentHateful eight
A recent TCC judgment provides commentary on the practice of commencing Part 8 proceedings to undermine adjudicators’ decisions
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CommentDigital natives are forging ahead
The millennial generation have the digital skills to transform construction, we should be doing even more to harness their enthusiam and ideas
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CommentSustainability the right way round
We’ve been setting standards to make buildings more sustainable as if they were ends in themselves
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CommentFeeding into the industrial strategy
The construction and development industries have a special part to play in the government’s industrial strategy. We have to optimise how we approach infrastructure and asset-use to make sure it is a success
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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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CommentA pledge for change
The industry should get behind the pledge for change within the Building a Better Brexit manifesto
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CommentHow to improve a building's EPC rating
The industry needs to be prepared for legislative changes under which some buildings would become unlawful
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CommentStop, collaborate and listen
Sharing ideas around sustainability, off-site technology and other innovations could help the industry to thrive after Brexit
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CommentPreparing for tomorrow's smarter built environment
Digital technology is disrupting the built environment and firms need to be aware of this to keep a competitive edge
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CommentGreg Fitzgerald as Bovis CEO is a masterstroke
Attracting Greg Fitzgerald out of retirement could be just what the struggling housebuilder needed to do to turn its fortunes around
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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