Opinion – Page 104
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CommentPredictions 2017: Mark Farmer
Mark Farmer, consultant and author of industry report Modernise or die
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CommentSapping energy: How to react to new energy regulations
Developers and property managers take note: new regulations will affect your energy performance certificate for existing buildings
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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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CommentHansom: Road worthy
This week, a not-so-ingenious firm hits the road, a Hollywood trolling, demolishing the wrong house is a ‘boo-boo’, contractors lose a Victorian post box and underground cars are a non-starter
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CommentWhat just happened?
A series of head-spinning political events in 2016 has left many in the construction industry feeling discombobulated and grappling to understand how the commercial consequences will unfold
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CommentCommercial storms brew
Storm clouds are gathering on the horizon with infrastructure and other sectors facing challenges
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CommentCPA/Barbour ABI Index: A mixed picture
November’s index is down but consumer spending is providing support
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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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CommentHansom: We’d like to thank …
We’re far too modest to mention our IBP magazine of the year award last week, ahem, but of course much of our success is thanks to the everyday, sometimes eccentric contributions of building folk - talking of which …
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CommentThe new reality
New Yorkers didn’t vote for Trump just as Londoners didn’t vote for Brexit, but whatever their misgivings the business of doing business goes on
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CommentOnline poll: Privatised rail
Should the £530m East West Rail link be fully privatised? Vote here
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CommentThe many rather than the few
To solve the skills shortage, the industry needs to look beyond the narrow confines of apprenticeships for young people
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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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CommentA winning formula
Creating cities that foster vibrant communities and with the infrastructure in place to secure their economic competitiveness, is no mean feat
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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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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