Opinion – Page 106
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CommentWill the Autumn Statement take a strategic approach to infrastructure?
Politicians on both side of the pond are hailing infrastructure investment as the key to boosting the economy and improving the lot of disaffected voters, but for that to happen we need to be better at selecting projects that deliver the greatest benefit
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CommentSimple practices to boost sustainability
Sustainble or energy efficient methods are still thought of as expensive or complex, but this really isn’t the case
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CommentYou want it darker?
Economic uncertainty is growing, leaving market sentiment finely balanced
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CommentThe fountain of youth
One thing is clear about the skills crisis in construction: if we don’t act now, it will decimate our industry. Key to solving this challenge is investing in talent and enthusing young people
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CommentIt's immigration and jobs – stupid, not the economy
Brexit and Trump’s election victory are just the start, western democracies will have to rethink their policies and how they serve ordinary people
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CommentHansom: Sporting chances
This week, Tottenham Hotspur kick off their new stadium, the Building Awards are a night to remember that some may prefer to forget and the competition for one position may not be as hot as some might think
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CommentOnline poll: President Trump
Are you concerned about the knock-on effect that a Trump presidency in America might have on the UK construction market? Vote here
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CommentPolitical consequences
The impact of Trump and Brexit will be felt over the next two to five years
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CommentNew Yorkers on Trump
Iain Withers, our Englishman in New York, gauges the mood on the streets
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CommentTrump's confused stance on climate change
The next US president has said he’ll withdraw from the Paris Agreement in his first 100 days, but he’s also acknowledge that fighting climate change requires a global effort
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CommentArchitects must improve relationships with contractors
A recent report found architects receive poor satisfaction ratings from contractors, which comes from a failure to treat contractors like an end-user client
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CommentOnline poll: BIM engagement
Is the construction industry ready to engage with BIM Level 3? Vote here
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CommentBIM: digital dexterity and the next level
Building’s latest BIM survey shows usage is widening and deepening but SMEs must not be left behind on this digital journey
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CommentHow automated design can unleash creativity
Automating the design process won’t take creativity out of architecture, but free us up to embrace a more human-centred approach
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CommentHansom: Apocalypse now?
The sandwich board men might be right this week, as we see Donald Trump affecting house prices, aircraft thronging the skies, sinister signs, beloved pubs being demolished and it’s even raining in CGI images
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CommentAll together now
The Farmer Review is the latest report to call for the fragmented built environment sector to embrace truly collaborative ways of working. The entire construction industry must come together if we are to fulfil our potential
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CommentAre construction firms tackling modern slavery?
So far there is little evidence to suggest that the majority of companies affected are complying with the Modern Slavery Act
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CommentTrump's victory has major implications for global markets
The president elect has threatened to impose punitive tariffs on foreign goods, and that could have a huge economic impact worldwide
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CommentHow to avoid 'chaos' with shared space schemes
Projects aiming to declutter our streets have come in for a bashing but with careful planning they improve the experience of all road users
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CommentThe other single market
The UK relies heavily on the single electricity market, let’s hope Brexit doesn’t disrupt this vital trade with European networks