All Leader articles – Page 4
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CommentHS2 and the Chinese connection
Boris Johnson gave Europe’s largest rail project the nod this week but he still has cost concerns, which makes a proposal from a Chinese company all the more interesting
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CommentWanted: a post-Brexit immigration system that works for construction
Immigration changes may threaten the industry and its integral EU workers
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CommentGrenfell Tower inquiry: the merry-go-round of buck-passing continues
Finger pointing kicks off the second phase of the Grenfell Tower inquiry
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CommentShovels at the ready - let’s get on with HS2
HS2 faces yet more scrutiny following leaked government report
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CommentBudget 2020: Prepare yourselves for the government’s construction strategy
What can construction expect from March’s Budget amid low demand for new orders?
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CommentIs Kier's housing arm vital to its stability in 2020?
Kier stands on the cusp of recovery if it strikes right housing deal
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CommentGeneral election 2019: The election is over but the uncertainty remains
Despite the 80-seat majority earned by Boris Johnson and the Conservatives, the construction industry awaits clarity on spending and Brexit
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CommentGeneral election 2019: Construction needed clarity
Brexit, jobs and delayed projects. The construction industry seeks stability in a time of political uncertainty and change
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CommentRegional contractors – having a history isn’t enough
Clugston became the latest contractor to face administration in 2019. Where do regional firms go from here?
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CommentGeneral election – so much at stake but wariness prevails
97% in the survey do intend to vote, even if you have to hold your nose as you do so. So, who gets your backing?
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CommentFuture Homes Standard – wide adoption of heat pumps will not be easy
At first sight, the launch of the Future Homes Standard consultation in October was a welcome surprise
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CommentParty manifestos: Scrutiny on the bounty
The Conservative manifesto landed this week, so now all three main parties have set out their stalls
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CommentTaking flight – the departures board is beginning to look a little crowded
For a while, it felt like construction’s night of the long knives
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CommentBolton fire: Spotlight on cladding, again
All 200 or so residents were evacuated and, while two people were injured, thankfully there were no fatalities. So why the widespread media coverage?
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CommentScrutinising Crossrail
In April this year, the former chief executive of Crossrail, Andrew Wolstenholme, said this: “The programme we put together [for Crossrail] in March 2018 still found a way through to opening in December 2018.” Last week, one of his successors, Mark Wild, said this: “Our latest ...
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CommentThe government should lead by example on prompt payment
Is it fair for the government to criticise tier 1s on poor payment practices when as a client it is guilty of the same?
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CommentAnother general election – would you believe it?
Construction will be hoping that more homes, schools, hospitals and infrastructure represent more than just key battleground on 12 December
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CommentGrenfell fire inquiry: Failure of command
The report into the events on the night of the fire focus on systemic failures within the fire brigade — but it leaves no doubt the principal reason for the fire
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CommentEverything but a beach: Manchester’s great offer
Recent events demonstrate that Manchester has the clout to match the economic pull of London