Opinion – Page 133
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CommentAdjudicator’s decision: Anjali Khurana and Mohit Khurana vs Webster Construction Limited
Before Mr Justice Stephen Davies in the TCC. Judgment dated 20 March 2015
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CommentWhat's the future of school building under the Tories?
Building has lined up a panel of construction experts who work in the school sector to debate the issues and answer your questions - here’s why you should tune in
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CommentThe private rented sector can make a positive contribution
PRS should not be seen as a quick development opportunity, it is a long-term investment that can meet the needs of a community
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CommentHansom: Feeling romantic...?
Well stop - the Paris authorities want none of it. So instead of a city break you could try losing yourself in a debut novel, or perhaps the open road is more your passion - we’d just suggest you opt for an electric car
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CommentThe perfect time to change
The case for contractors adapting their models to improve supplier payment terms is more compelling than ever
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CommentOnline poll: Devolution
Do you think regional devolution will have a positive impact on the construction industry? Vote here
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CommentIslands of housing within a green sea
We should be debating an appropriate redefinition of the interface between town and country
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CommentMan with a mission
The new communities secretary has made some encouraging noises about addressing the UK’s need for more homes. But the task that lies ahead of him is neither small, nor simple
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CommentStraight talking
Convincing clients of the value of your product means speaking plain English
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CommentPolicy by accident
Much of the agenda spelled out by the Queen this week will be welcome but there remain big concerns
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CommentThe future remains uncertain
A majority government gives business a stable platform so we can go back to ‘business as usual’ – but what happens next?
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CommentHansom: Darling, you were fabulous
Gurkhas, thesps and other fans of the great Joanna Lumley will be thrilled to see her gracing these pages this week, while the rest of us make do with unexploded bombs, 180km cycle rides and free PR advice
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CommentIt’s not just carbon that changes climate
The effects of deforestation in South America highlight the interrelated nature of our climate, ecosystem and lifestyle
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CommentOnline poll: Green building
Will this government be better for green construction than the Conservative / Lib Dem coalition? Vote here
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CommentAnnouncing: the Home Performance Label consortium
Be part of the group that develops HPL into an established industry tool for the labelling and promotion of better-performing homes
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CommentConstruction 2025: Where were you?
The government’s strategy document outlined a utopian vision for construction. What happened?
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CommentMorrell dilemma
The Edge report may have put the cat among the professional pigeons, but it’s essential reading for institutions overdue for a long, hard look at themselves – and maybe even an incentive for them to start working together
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CommentIs right to buy the right solution?
Far from conservative, the new government could see a housing revolution
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CommentMentoring: Bridging a generation gap
Mentoring for the industry’s next leaders should not just go one way - there’s plenty more senior professionals can learn too