Opinion – Page 121
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CommentHansom: Blowin’ in the wind
This week’s plots involve a housing scheme with a bat-birthing ward, comforting figures for the chancellor, a trip to virtual reality and some good work for charity. Plus, a change in wind direction is on the cards
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CommentIn better shape than 2008?
If domestic expenditure slows, is the UK economy in better shape to cope than it was in 2008?
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CommentConstruction’s best kept secret?
Construction businesses are creating great opportunities for young people – but the news isn’t always getting out
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CommentOnline poll: Energy supply
Should we be concerned about the security of the UK’s energy supply, given recent delays to energy infrastructure projects? Vote here
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CommentHinkley on hold
Will next Tuesday be the day EDF finally gives the go-ahead to a new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point C?
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CommentHansom: Life in the big cities
New York eyes up a new tram system, Sir Terry Farrell gets the run of Newcastle, some old plasterwork is found in London and Time Out features a brilliant front cover. Plus, Richard Steer narrowly avoids a dress clash
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CommentThe DEC decision
The government should strengthen, not abandon, the Display Energy Certificate system
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CommentPrison building: The story of redemption
Is Michael Gove right to focus on prisoner rehabilitation rather than punishment in his prison building programme?
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CommentSticking up for red tape
The government’s promise to remove ‘red tape’ to help housebuilders could wipe out effective standards
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CommentGold Medal for the diva
With a portfolio that pushes the limits of what is possible, Zaha Hadid proves being relentlessly demanding pays off
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CommentHansom: A change of scenery
There’s plenty of moving about this week - rumours abound that the Science Museum is searching for new digs, while celeb haunt The Ivy spreads its tendrils to Tower Bridge. Heathrow, though, isn’t going anywhere
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CommentLet your staff roam the world!
Offering travel can help your business develop and attract talent
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CommentSurely Britain is not going to sleepwalk into a Brexit disaster?
Leaving the EU could spell disaster for the UK’s construction industry
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CommentOnline poll: New tech
Will new technologies significantly reduce the number of people needed to build projects within the next 10 years? Vote here
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CommentHousebuilding: In the balance
The rate and extent of change to different housing policies designed to stimulate delivery could see their desired effects cancelled out. Maintaining stability of delivery is key for the sector’s growth
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CommentHere's how to do holistic training
The skills shortage is only going to get worse, we need action now
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CommentHansom: No place to go
After a combination of spiralling house prices, rising rents, road works, and getting chucked out of meetings, we don’t feel welcome anywhere this week. But, hang on … that igloo looks rather inviting …