Opinion – Page 135
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CommentSNP sound and fury could signify nothing for construction
The Scottish nationalists may have entered Parliament en masse, but their influence on construction will be small
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CommentAdjudication: Galliford Try Building Limited vs Estura Limited
Before Mr Justice Edwards-Stuart in the TCC. Judgment delivered 27 February 2015
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CommentDos and Don'ts of two-stage tendering
What are the ingredients of a successful two-stage process
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CommentThe green agenda will not sink with the Lib Dems
On the face of it the Tories may not seem to have much time for the sustainability agenda, but there is cause for optimism
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CommentElection 2015: On the night
Building’s correspondent describes observing last night’s election result from BBC Broadcasting House and looks to the future under a Tory majority
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CommentThe power of three
City villages, city regions and buildings that are more resilient to the weather show some innovative ways in which construction is steadily improving the future of the built environment
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CommentHansom: Polling booth blues
An election week special is soon diverted to more intriguing matter, including Man City footballers seeking solace on a construction site, mixed-reality headsets and what RMJM’s office building did next
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CommentAfter the vote
As Britain goes to the polls, how concerned should construction be about the impact of a close election outcome?
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CommentConstruction’s election week: 08.05.15
So it has all come down to this. After accusations and arguments, promises and pledges the election is over … at least for now
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CommentSteve Gee’s campaign diary: week 3
John Rowan and Partners’ managing partner Steve Gee is standing as the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for the Epsom and Ewell constituency
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CommentHurry up and wait
The Housing Standards Review has confused timings surrounding policies and standards relating to domestic planning, says Dan Jestico. Which could actually delay applications for housing projects
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CommentZero carbon can stimulate economic growth
By 2019 all new non-domestic buildings need to be zero carbon - we won’t make it if we don’t fundamentally change our thinking
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CommentWho can we trust?
With the prospect of a coalition government, it’s important to properly consider the smaller political parties’ construction values
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CommentConstruction’s election week: 01.05.15
With less than a week to go housing is edging higher in the two main parties’ agendas
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CommentCommitment issues
Commercial landlords know to keep their buildings looking smart and working well. But when financial pressures intrude, other sectors should follow this lead and plan to invest over the whole life of a building
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CommentThere’s nothing natural about the disaster in Nepal
This week’s tragedy stems from man-made problems: it’s poorly designed and built buildings in earthquake zones that kill people
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CommentSteve Gee’s campaign diary: week 2
John Rowan and Partners’ managing partner Steve Gee is standing as the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for the Epsom and Ewell constituency
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CommentElection poll: Who's best for construction?
Which of the UK political parties has the best policies for construction? Vote here
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CommentAn alternative planning manifesto
Frustrated with political short-termism, one construction company has drafted its own 10-point plan and it wants to know what you think