Opinion – Page 126
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CommentBIM Level 2: Yes, no, maybe
The ECA’s sector-wide survey on BIM Level 2 suggests that while some are already on board, many in building services still haven’t got their heads around the process
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CommentBIM: Has the 'B' word had its day?
Do we need a new term that embraces the wide mix of interconnected technologies and the total field in which we design, build and operate our environment?
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CommentCalifornia dreaming
Away from the glorious technicolor of the city’s central celebrity haunts, a very different setting dominates
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CommentThe looming skills crisis
Analysing the direction over the longer term suggests some fundamental issues at play
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CommentOnline poll: Chinese investment
Should there be any limits set on the courting of Chinese investment for UK infrastructure? Vote below
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CommentOne step forward, one step back
George Osborne’s National Infrastructure Commission announcement was good for the long-term health of the industry but voter-friendly policies on starter homes risk deepening the housing crisis
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CommentContractors must act to help end slavery
Home Office minister Karen Bradley on the government’s anti-slavery drive, with construction a key focus
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CommentTomorrow’s skyline will be our legacy
Our capital city is set to be transformed by residential towers
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CommentStirling prize: An underwhelming choice
This year’s Stirling prize proved an unusual choice. Is it a political one too?
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CommentPenalty clauses: Parkingeye Limited vs Barry Beavis
Before Lord Justice Moore-Bick, Lord Justice Patten and Sir Timothy Lloyd. Judgment dated 23 April 2015
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CommentHansom: Without a paddle
Have your faith in humanity restored by this week’s tattle as construction employees cycle, paddle and run in the name of fundraising. Then swiftly lose it again as research shows how many DIY jaunts end with a trip to A E
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CommentThe clock is ticking
The government must act quickly on energy efficiency delivery – damage has already been done
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CommentOnline poll: Infrastructure delivery
Will the government’s new commission led by Lord Adonis be successful in depoliticizing UK infrastructure delivery? Vote below
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CommentA city of a million small sites
The UK is glued to top-down ideas of housing regeneration. Sharing work among smaller developers would prove more fruitful
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CommentIllegal working poses a significant threat to construction
Employers must work with government to clampdown on illegal working
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CommentLet's get serious
Bringing a solution to the housing shortage under the remit of the NIC would show the Conservatives mean business
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CommentHansom: People power
The People’s Republic of China is set to build our railways, the Garden Bridge ban on Pooh Sticks is lifted, Ryder makes it in New York, Land Sec awards some fast learners, and staff at Mace and JRP play with bikes and Lego
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CommentOffices: Time to get smart
With four generations active in the workplace it’s time to ditch preconceived, 20th century notions about office layout
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CommentHow the NIC can meet its potential
The National Infrastructure Commission must wield binding decision-making powers