Opinion – Page 196
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CommentIs it time for a radical rethink of Building Regulations?
Making developers liable for a building’s performance would benefit both customer and industry
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CommentStephanie Canham
Stephanie Canham is national head of projects and construction at city, national and international law firm Trowers Hamlins
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CommentConstruction's oldest foe
James Wates says issues like blacklisting are threatening the industry’s reputation and can turn young people away from construction
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CommentLessons in group learning
A lack of collaboration in school building projects is the problem we need to address to solve the more for less equation
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CommentDon't be found wanting
The supply chain seems to have been caught out by construction’s recovery, it can’t afford to hesitate any longer
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CommentBIM is just the beginning
The introduction of BIM is just the start of a new era for construction
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CommentMy digital life … Debi Lama
Stewart Milne Timber Systems’ regional sales manager Debi Lama on Amy Winehouse, agreeing with the PM (about Twitter), and why her computer is so slow
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CommentOpportunities in the US
British expertise in quantity surveying is in demand in America, but there are some pitfalls to be aware of
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CommentHansom: Holding forth
There have been an awful lot of speeches this week - some of them more missable than others - but few have understood that the true art of public speaking is to say nothing but to say it very well
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CommentThe industry has settled down
Data from the CPA/Barbour ABI index shows that contract awards in August were similar to a year ago
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CommentClaire Bonham-Carter
Claire Bonham-Carter is a principal and director of sustainable development, design and planning at AECOM
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CommentJack Pringle
Jack Pringle is principal, managing director EMEA at Pringle Brandon Perkins + Will
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CommentIs there a business case for green buildings?
The industry needs to create a competitive supply chain capable of delivering high standards of sustainability, writes Shaun McCarthy