Opinion – Page 144
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CommentCreating the all-electric city
Lets start the journey now to build cleaner, healthier cities
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CommentHansom: The Presents under the tree
Hello, children … Were you naughty or nice this year? Let me rummage in my sack and produce some Lego, a load of bikes, a massive train set, and a bottle of whisky. Plus, finally, a policy document that makes sense
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CommentWe will go to the ball
Before 2014 draws to a close, it’s important to look at how the sector can get the most out of 2015
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CommentOnline poll: 2015
Is the construction industry in a strong position going into 2015? Vote here
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CommentNo fear of government turning housebuilder
Housebuilders will welcome the government’s return to directly commissioning homes if it genuinely increases supply
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Comment2015’s pipeline looks strong
As 2014 draws to a close there are still plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the performance of the construction industry
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CommentSome seasonal cheer
As we come to the end of the year and thoughts turn to Christmas, the latest CPA/Barbour ABI Construction index brings us more seasonal cheer
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CommentHow does your garden grow?
It may be an old idea, but if done properly the latest crop of government-approved garden cities could really help meet housing need in a sustainable way
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CommentA Christmas wish with a twist
All I want for Christmas is … for environmental and social concerns to be tackled head on by the real estate sector
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CommentSo how did it do?
With its five-year term almost up, how has the government performed overall when it comes to construction?
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CommentHansom: The pre-xmas phrasebook
We get into the yuletide spirit with a pantomime, office Christmas parties, festive jumpers, medieval warriors in the fictional land of Westeros, and an ancient kiwi battle dance. Ho ho ho!
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CommentHidden in plain view
There were 53 cases of slave labour identified in the UK construction industry last year. While the government’s Modern Slavery Bill will help enforce tighter regulation, the sector must stay vigilant to stamp it out altogether
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CommentOnline poll: Coalition record
Has the coalition government been good for the construction industry? Vote here
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CommentSome sensible thinking on energy efficiency
Labour’s policy plans, outlined last month, have much going for them
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CommentPutting the future of infrastructure in the frame
Many people still don’t know what ‘infrastructure’ means, let alone how important it is
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CommentThe Autumn Statement - one week on
Stamp duty reform may be welcome, but we need more action to fill the skills gap
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CommentDirect commissioning of housing deserves fast roll out
Chancellor’s move to build homes directly is very welcome but won’t address the scale of the challenge
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CommentAutumn Statement: Local roads need attention too
Osborne has prioritised road-building, so why do local roads still wait 33 years to be re-surfaced?
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CommentIs BIM too focused on single properties?
It is business critical for organisations to have a building data strategy across the whole of their property portfolio
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CommentNomination of an adjudicator: Eurocom Ltd vs Siemens PLC
Was the appointment of the adjudicator invalid because of information provided to the RICS by Knowles?