Opinion – Page 102
-
CommentNorthern Ireland and the Renewable Heat Incentive scandal
Clearly Northern Ireland’s scheme was open to abuse, but any incentivisation policy has to be carefully designed to balance attracting investment against cost to the public purse
-
CommentThe benefits of Integrated Project Insurance
Early contractor involvement and a ‘no blame/no claim’ ethos are just some ways this procurement method could improve the industry
-
CommentThe left behind
The UK’s female engineers are having to endure harassment and victimisation at work, which should not be tolerated
-
CommentHansom: Keepie-uppie
We know you’ll want to be on the ball when it comes to Tottenham Hotspur’s £400m new ground so this week we’re sharing some of the more printable gossip from White Hart Lane in our Spurs special
-
CommentOnline poll: Sexual discrimination
Do you think women face discrimination in construction? Vote here
-
CommentComing up roses
The government has held back from being too prescriptive about what constitutes a garden village, but key principles of character, lifestyle and legacy underpin the best of them
-
CommentCollaboration is key to Starter Homes
Local authority partnerships now have ambitious targets for delivering homes for first time buyers, and much depends on knowledge sharing with stakeholders
-
CommentHow to build homes safely in flood prone areas
New homes can be built safely in flood prone areas but we need to have a grown-up conversation about development
-
CommentWill Trump ever be a cheerleader for sustainable development?
The new US president isn’t known for his commitment to tackling climate change, yet if he can see the economic benefit for his country he might become a convert
-
CommentHansom: Money, money, money
This week, the Garden Bridge Trust is keen to close its funding gap and a place close to my heart is getting a big cash boost. However, one lucky householder doesn’t have to worry about how much things cost …
-
CommentCommercial sector slowdown
Investor sentiment in the commercial sector is falling, as office capital values drop
-
CommentConstruction must not be left out
Theresa May’s speech on Brexit has done little to reassure construction that the government understands the industry’s concerns, says Andrew Stunell
-
CommentWhat kind of Brexit?
Building is calling on our readers to complete our survey about your priorities for the sector in the negotiations ahead
-
CommentOnline poll: Single market
Will Theresa May’s decision to leave the EU single market have a negative knock-on effect for UK construction? Vote here
-
CommentMove on up
Construction has always valued experience and ability over background and connections. But it can still do a lot more to help increase social mobility - and apprenticeships should be at the heart of our efforts
-
CommentFive steps to detoxifying your office
Toxic workplaces risk employee wellbeing, so here’s how to rethink your work environment
-
CommentConstruction has never been so crucial
As the government finalises its industrial strategy, Mace has some suggestions for boosting construction output
-
CommentHansom: All in the mind
This week, we find people with an incredible gift for predicting the past, architects get an offer they can’t refuse, Renzo Piano finds boat building isn’t plain sailing, and German existentialism gets a new lease of life
-
CommentTime to expand the use of PF2
Will the success of some key education projects lead to a wider use of PF2 to fund a growing need for social infrastructure
-
CommentUp the garden path
Garden villages are earmarked to provide 48,000 homes which won’t be a gamechanger for the UK’s housing supply