All Leader articles – Page 15
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CommentAfter the vote
As Britain goes to the polls, how concerned should construction be about the impact of a close election outcome?
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CommentSeriously, now
The election may have been dominating the news for weeks, but it is really only now - with all manifestos in the public domain - that the battle for votes is under way
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CommentThe BIM race
Research shows that the overall number of firms saying they use BIM has dropped in the last year - should we be worried?
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CommentThe new and improved Brookfield Multiplex
Brookfield Multiplex’s turnaround is a remarkable one; not just because of what was achieved, but how
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CommentA test of loyalty
Leo Quinn’s ability to restore Balfour Beatty’s former glory relies on clients not being spooked by the firm’s latest woes
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CommentA Budget for the regions
The chancellor’s focus on regional growth was in contrast to his national infrastructure announcements, which lacked an integrated and coherent approach
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CommentNobody wins
The rise of the smaller political parties could mean the next government finds it harder to take a pro-development stance on housebuilding
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CommentIn from the cold
The drive to retrofit may be the biggest casualty of the government’s failure to fulfil its green promises
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CommentAre greens good for you?
Those promoting sustainability have to get better at putting the case that investing in green construction can boost growth
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CommentHear our voice
The sector’s thoughts on political developments count for little if they’re not being heard by Westminster
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CommentThe privileged few
It’s imperative that architecture doesn’t become an occupation only available to the wealthy elite
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CommentMixed messages
Agenda 15 is starting to make its mark in Westminster, but there is still plenty to be done
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CommentOne by one
If everyone pitches in, the effort required to breach the skills gap might be smaller than you think
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CommentA need for certainty
John Laing’s return to the stock market has highlighted the UK’s short-term approach to infrastructure
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CommentTipping point has come
Local Government Association warns that country is approaching “tipping point” in shortage of school places
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CommentTime to be heard
As Westminster plans for the election, now is the time for construction to show its importance to the country’s growth
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CommentWe will go to the ball
Before 2014 draws to a close, it’s important to look at how the sector can get the most out of 2015
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CommentSo how did it do?
With its five-year term almost up, how has the government performed overall when it comes to construction?
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CommentTension at the heart of government policy
Aside from stamp duty reform, the story for construction in the Autumn Statement was a continuation of the narrative under the coalition, rather than a radical overhaul
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CommentComing soon
George Osborne’s Autumn Statement is unlikely to be a blockbuster, but there will be plenty for the sector to look out for