Opinion – Page 148
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CommentChina deserves better architecture
China’s president recently called for an end to ‘weird architecture’ resulting from the construction boom, which could be good news for British designers
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CommentLyons: a roar or a whisper?
If Labour get in to power, it’ll be the Treasury that decides whether the Lyons Review will make a difference
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CommentHansom: Nothing by halves
If you’re building a new HQ, why not divert the canal so it’s nearer to you? Moving a 2.5 tonne sculpture? Get a friendly contractor to shift it. Fundraising for charity? Run up 35 floors of a tower. Doing lunch? Do two
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CommentGood Employer Guide 2014: The good will out
The 50 firms in this year’s guide lead the sector in terms of benefits, career development and staff satisfaction
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CommentGrowth outside of housing
The latest CPA/Barbour ABI Construction Index reached 132 in September, 3% higher than in August and 12% higher than one year earlier
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CommentDiagnosing the drop
The latest construction output figures show that the industry remains in a relatively healthy position
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CommentOnline poll: School spending
Should the manifesto contain a pledge for a government-funded programme to address the predicted shortage of new school places? Vote here
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CommentRocking down to electric avenue?
What are the implications of a widespread electrification of cities?
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CommentHow sustainable is your own office building?
A new report shows that high quality sustainable office design is not only good for the planet, it’s good for your staff’s wellbeing and productivity too
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CommentWithout stopping for breath
Work on the Government Construction Strategy continues apace, but there’s still lots to do
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CommentRecruitment for the future
We need to have access to the widest range of people possible to ensure we have all the skills we need
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CommentBalfour Beatty's chance
Could new chief executive Leo Quinn be the right person to breathe new life into the firm?
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CommentStirling Prize winner harnesses new city pride
Ike Ijeh on what the victory of Haworth Tompkins’ Everyman Theatre in Liverpool means for architecture
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CommentExpect the unexpected
The really exciting thing about next May’s general election is how unpredictable it is. But there is one thing you can be sure of: the outcome matters for construction
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CommentHansom: Known unknowns
The year 2014 is an unnerving place - nobody’s sure how many chimneys Battersea Power Station has, Bob the Builder has the face of a child, and an app can summon hordes to your door to devour your leftovers
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CommentOnline poll: Funding training
Do you think the government should continue with the industry levy used to fund training in trade skills? Vote here
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CommentInsulation industry job growth was a mirage
Barely a month goes by without some sign of tumbling job figures in the sector
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CommentADR: Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Europe Limited vs BAE Systems (Al Diriyah C41) Limited
Should the usual costs award to the successful party be reduced in consequence of its refusal to mediate?
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CommentKeeping the motivation going
It’s the little things on the green agenda that we should focus on when all seems lost
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CommentHansom: How are you feeling?
Do you have a ringing in your ears like a siren going off, having trouble saying certain words? Maybe the lastest housing stats are making you feel a little lightheaded? Don’t worry, it’s nothing a cycle on the Thames won’t cure