All Industry comments articles – Page 42
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NewsKeeping to the critical path
Blogger Andrew Murray arrives in South Africa and soon finds that some aspects of construction work are the same the world over.
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NewsBuilding a House of Hope
Andrew Murray is using his construction skills to take part in a lifesaving building project in Africa. In his first blog he explains what his team from Multiplex are planning to do.
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NewsIs David Cameron your cup of Earl Grey?
The Tories have enjoyed something of a renaissance since smooth-talking David Cameron took the helm. But where do you stand? Cast your vote in Mark Leflty's online polling booth and win a £50 drinks voucher.
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NewsHow I lost five tonnes in two weeks
Following a session with Carbon Coach Dave Hampton, Mace director Gary France vowed to leave his gaz guzzling 4x4 on the front drive. Find out how the carbon diet is going one month later.
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NewsMy best ever MIPIM
As well as a constant hangover, Building's news editor also picked up a decent amount of scurrilous gossip at the Cannes property fest. Some of which we are able to publish in his blog.
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NewsIn the shadow of Mount Ventoux
Our intrepid cyclist Chris Hill and his team mates ride triumphantly into Cannes to be greeted by Ken Livingstone
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NewsAn uphill task
Chris Hill and his fellow riders struggle over mountains and through forests in their last leg before freewheeling down to Cannes for the first day of MIPIM
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NewsA bitter wind
Chris Hill and the rest of the Tour de MIPIM's riders have covered the first 160 km, but now east of Paris they encounter harsh weather conditions. Can Chris keep up with the pace?
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NewsNo time for dreaming
Stuck in a traffic jam in the back of a taxi on the way to a Bangkok trade fair, our blogger ponders matters big and small, such as the growing political unrest in the Thai capital and the quality of teak benches in the Far East.
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NewsAllez, Christophe!
Chris Hill and 14 other riders in waterproofs left London this morning on the first leg of the Tour de MIPIM. And even though the rain turned to sleet on reaching Calais spirits in the peloton remained high.
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NewsThe closing door
The paranoia over security in America didn't just spoil our blogger's daytrip to the Statue of Liberty, it is also making life difficult for international firms trying to enter the growing PPP market.
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NewsThe prologue
Construction lawyer Chris Hill is among those cycling to MIPIM for charity this year. On Sunday the peloton left London on its long pedal to the South of France.
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NewsThe cycling diaries
Construction lawyer Chris Hill is taking the scenic route to MIPIM this year. His first "on the road" blog entry explains why he and 14 others are tackling 1500 km in just four and a half days.
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NewsA slight pain in the glass
Building's architectural editor lives in a Victorian house. Read his diatribe on modern windows and you'll understand why.
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NewsGeorge's big bother in Tower Hamlets
Building's first blogger looks at local fallout from George Galloway's antics in Celebrity Big Brother.