Opinion – Page 152
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CommentOnly the qualified need apply for higher education bonanza
Nine billion pounds worth of work coming down the pipeline shouldn’t be seen as easy pickings
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CommentSchool building: Could do better
The EFA is facing a huge task – but it must think about the legacy it will leave for future generations
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CommentLittle Britain blog: Alive and well
After testing economic times the annual construciton industry regatta is back
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CommentHansom: Prepare for landing
Modelling gets physical (again), the CBI could go either way on airports, Atkins finds a new purpose for aviation technology, Fred Flintstone does a runner - and Isambard Kingdom Brunel quits smoking
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CommentBetter understanding BIM
The RICS chief executive writes on Frank McLeod’s most recent BIM blog
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CommentThe procurement challenge
A reader writes and gives their views on the public sector procurement system
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CommentDo your buildings adapt to climate change?
The buildings we are building now will need to adapt to climate and social changes not just in the long term but in the next five years
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CommentOur non-domestic buildings are getting worse
Government figures show the proportion of highly energy efficient buildings is actually falling
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CommentEducation estates: A landscape in flux
The last few years have seen major developments in the way the UK’s educational estates are funded
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CommentMeasuring customer satisfaction
The “net promoter score” is the latest way to test if your clients are happy. But it can’t replace genuine interaction
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CommentCan building services continue to serve?
As the market comes out of recession building services teams need to be vigilant
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CommentBrazilian flair
Infrastructure development in the recent World Cup’s host country offers opportunities for UK firms
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CommentEmirates Trading Agency LLC vs Prime Mineral Exports Private Ltd: Dispute resolution clause
Is an obligation requiring friendly discussions in good faith enforceable as a condition precedent to the dispute being referred to arbitration?
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CommentConsultant consolidation is good news for SMEs
The recent splurge of M A leaves gaps in the market for SMEs to exploit
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CommentThe impact of a yes vote on the construction market
Scottish independence would be a large step into the unknown for Scotland and the rest of the UK
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CommentHansom: Plastic bricks and mortar
Monaco plans to become home to the most expensive apartment in the world, we mark a posthumous birthday for an early pioneer of suspension bridges, and a Lego visitor centre is made out of… you guessed it
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CommentBeware unconscious uncoupling
A vote for Scotland’s independence could mean big changes for the sector
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CommentGrowing pains
While the Monetary Policy Committee ponders a rise in interest rates, they’d be wise to take a closer look at what’s happening in construction - where lessons can be learned that have a bearing on the wider economy
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CommentDating, to engagement, to marriage
With demand for construction services now outstripping supply, firms are becoming more choosey when picking partners