All Leader articles – Page 18
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CommentECO is the victim of political point-scoring
It’s fine to reform ECO but cutting it back would be an act of political vandalism
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CommentTransforming the Tate
Following a period of prosperity, culture funding is being cut. Tate Britain’s renovation in a time like this is particularly outstanding
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CommentWorkers find their worth
After a period of pay freezes and lack of opportunities, the recovery is set to benefit workers
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CommentLife in the labour camps
The working conditions in Qatar are becoming clearer as time goes on. Companies need to use their influence to improve standards
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CommentThere's a job to do
Thousands of people are out of work in the UK and yet construction has a skills shortage, surely this is one problem we can solve?
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CommentThe axeman cometh
Cameron has announced plans to roll back green charges on energy bills. These charges fund the only measures likely to lower bills in the future.
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CommentLet there be light
Hinkley shows promise, but a series of hiccups along the way means the project needs to go a lot smoother from here
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CommentCurb your enthusiasm
The construction industry has reason to be optimistic but now is not the time to sit back and celebrate
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CommentNew faces in government
Cameron’s reshuffle affects key positions for our sector and of most concern is the downgrading of the housing minister role to a junior ministerial position
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CommentSupply chain finance: Simply too complex
There’s nothing inherently wrong with main contractors arranging finance for their subbies, but wouldn’t it just be easier to pay on time?
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CommentDon't be found wanting
The supply chain seems to have been caught out by construction’s recovery, it can’t afford to hesitate any longer
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CommentFive years on
We need to learn from the last half-decade of pain and have a long-term infrastructure pipeline to help prevent a return to boom and bust
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CommentThe schools we lack
There is a dramatic need to increase the number of school places, and that means opportunities for construction
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CommentNo place like home
Trade delegations to lucrative markets abroad are great PR for politicians but to sure up this tentative recovery the focus has to be on activity in the UK
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CommentHalfway housing
The government has made some welcome decisions over housing but has created a mood of uncertainty over space standards
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CommentDays gone by
This August, we’re taking a trip back through summer months of the past and celebrating the industry’s heritage
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CommentThe certainty principle
Ministers need to provide clarity rather than broad assurances over regulations and enegy targets
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CommentHandle with care
Uncertainty on key areas of regulation could act as brake on growth at a time when the industry looks set to turn a corner