All Industry comments articles – Page 7
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CommentDelivering a healthy digital railway
The European Train Control System will go a long way to improve the efficiency of our railways, but it is only part of the solution
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CommentStart the clock…
The government wants to standardise 30-day payment terms throughout the supply chain in public contracts. Usefully, it has now clarified when the payment period starts
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CommentWhat’s in store for the commercial sector in 2017?
The current climate of uncertainty may lead to some unexpected opportunities within the UK offices market
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CommentLondon's infrastructure priorities
We need infrastructure that understands and responds to the needs of individuals
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CommentModular homes can have design integrity
In the rush to build more homes we must ensure that offsite construction still allows for good design
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CommentThe next step for regeneration
The government’s new strategy for regeneration released last week offers a useful insight for local authorities
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CommentA much needed boost for affordable housing
London is set to be the big winner of the Autumn Statement commitment to affordable homes, and the GLA’s new guidelines will help too
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CommentEfficiency in the NHS doesn’t have to mean cost cutting
NHS trusts must squeeze every penny out of limited captial funding, but with some careful thought at in the early stages they can deliver better outcomes
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CommentPlacemaking in student housing
Involving students, staff and the local community in masterplanning has helped transform this university campus
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CommentWe need a pipeline of infrastructure projects
The Autumn Statement’s emphasis on improving the productivity gap is welcome but the government need to provide more details
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CommentThe community's alternative masterplan for Oval
Local campaign groups that oppose Berkeley’s masterplan for a development in south London are calling for a scheme on a more human scale
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CommentPreparing for your APC final assessment
Top tips on how to prepare for you final assessment for RICS APC candidates
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CommentA chance to rehabilitate our prisons
The Autumn Statement recognised the importance of safety in our prisons, but we need a bigger commitment to overhauling the spaces for prisoners and prison officers
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CommentBuilding a university in the mountains
The harsh winter and remote mountain location of the University of Central Asia in the Kyrgyz Republic created some unique challenges
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CommentWill we ever change?
Despite any number of reports admonishing our industry for its poor productivity, waste and lack of innovation, it remains structurally dysfunctional
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CommentWhat’s stopping us building schools using off-site techniques?
Modular schools can be bespoke and beautiful, but to build at the volumes needed to keep up with demand we need to think carefully about our delivery model
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CommentIt's a positive Autumn Statement but not a radical one
Infrastructure spending, despite the announced increase, is still low compared with international levels, while the housing announcements are a drop in the ocean
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CommentThe fountain of youth
One thing is clear about the skills crisis in construction: if we don’t act now, it will decimate our industry. Key to solving this challenge is investing in talent and enthusing young people
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CommentIt's immigration and jobs – stupid, not the economy
Brexit and Trump’s election victory are just the start, western democracies will have to rethink their policies and how they serve ordinary people
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CommentBIM: digital dexterity and the next level
Building’s latest BIM survey shows usage is widening and deepening but SMEs must not be left behind on this digital journey