Opinion – Page 161
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CommentBIM to FM - one size does not fit all
BIM can help facilities managers save money - if only we can work out what information is required
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CommentSchool data delay jeopardises government's work on education estate
The government is to be applauded for putting £2bn more into school building but needs to deliver on better information
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CommentMiller Construction (UK) Limited vs Building Design Partnership Limited: Breach of natural justice
‘This Scottish judgment is a reminder of the well-established authorities that provide an adjudicator with considerable leeway in terms of their decision-making powers’
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CommentUnderstand a little more
Building’s focus on mental health last week is a reminder that tolerance has to be at the heart of creating a positive working culture in the industry
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CommentSustainable infrastructure - myth or reality?
Is our infrastructure becoming more sustainable? The news is good but we still have a long way to go
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CommentTackling the skills gap
To attract new talent the industry has to improve its record on big issues such as long hours, employing people from diverse backgrounds and dealing with workplace stress
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CommentA nuanced picture of recovery
Construction is growing but there’s a danger it is too reliant on the private housing sector
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CommentHansom: Movie night
This week we get the popcorn and prepare for interesting views from the Shangri-La hotel, a novel rail scheme from China, the departure of what was once the world’s biggest airport and some political intrigue
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CommentKeep up the innovations
The industry needs to improve its innovation and collaboration to produce the products and services that will be demanded by housebuilders and home owners in future. But we shouldn’t just rely on regulation to drive change
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CommentWhy the location of Papworth Hospital is so vital
The decision to delay the move of Papworth Hospital to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus has implications for the delivery of world class clinical research
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CommentGreen Deal incentives leave a carbon gap
The government’s incentive scheme is coming up short on the carbon emission reductions it was supposed to deliver
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CommentDoes B.O. really stink?
Biodiversity offsetting may be controversial, but we can all do our bit to improve the environment and natural habitats
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CommentJust because the market's heating up, there's no reason new homes should too
In his latest installment of his diary of a new house purchase, David Frise finds it hard to keep his cool
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CommentBIM and the city: The next frontier
We are starting to master using BIM on buildings - now let’s think bigger
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CommentBalfour Beatty: Embers of ambition
There’s no escaping the fact that the ambitions of the UK’s largest contractor are rapidly disintegrating
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CommentGreen Deal: A victory, but just the first step
While this week’s announcement will be a good boost for the Green Deal over the next year or two, what is really needed are long term incentives to help the scheme
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CommentOffice workers: In a happy place
Good infrastructure makes for happy commuters, and good offices and surroundings make for happy workers. The property industry can play its part in both
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CommentInfrastructure: How much is too much?
Is it possible to have too much infrastructure? New research of global economies suggests it might be, and also reveals that there are many factors at play if investment in infrastructure is to be successful