Opinion – Page 202
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CommentAn industry that undersells itself
The construction sector manages to accomplish some amazing things – so why don’t we shout about it more?
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CommentWhat's gone wrong with waste?
High diversion from landfill sounds good, but that’s only part of a much bigger picture
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CommentAndrew Kinsey
Andrew Kinsey is an operations director and head of sustainability for construction at Mace
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CommentAnt Wilson
Ant Wilson is European leader for advanced design, applied research and sustainability at Aecom
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CommentWhat performance gap?
Energy comparisons of buildings are meaningless unless we define our terms very clearly
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CommentThe property crash did wonders for women
As in wartime, crises allow women to rise to top roles – and excel there
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CommentGood riddance to the Code for Sustainable Homes
If we rush into mass retrofit without proper research, we will make the same old mistakes with the UK’s housing
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CommentCutting carbon doesn't have to cost money
A whole-life carbon approach is the key to achieving up to a 40% reduction in carbon
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CommentAre international sporting events unsustainable?
Holding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar should make us question the carbon cost of sport
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CommentHow can we achieve zero carbon for commercial projects?
So far the focus has been on the residential sector but the target for non-domestic buildings is looming
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CommentTwo schools of thought
It’s ironic that this government is pushing for standardised designs for most schools but has a liberal approach when it comes to academies and free schools
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CommentLondon 2012: What did the industry really learn about sustainability?
The major contractors and the major projects are setting high standards, the problem is with those working on a smaller scale
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CommentRecovery is a dangerous time
At last there are glimmers of hope for the economy but many pitfalls lie ahead for building firms
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CommentWhat do TMT clients want from their offices?
The requirements of technology, media and telecommunications clients should be shaping the way we think about work space
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CommentUniversity departments need our help with research
Funding cuts mean construction companies should reach out to their local university
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CommentIt's time to end housing standards outside of regulations
Developing a set of national housing standards outside of the Building Regulations would cause confusion
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CommentWonders & blunders with Phil Brumby
A Parisian museum is revered for its historic exterior and sensitive interior. But London’s Hayward Gallery is accused of being hideous, inside and out
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CommentHansom: All very wearing
A diplomatic spat puts building work on hold and delays to online national planning guidance bemuse eager developers; Lara Croft is bundled into Farringdon - plus, (surely?) the last ever red trousers story
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CommentCounter-cyclical investments: strategic or stupid?
Markets such as Greece are challenging but could prove very beneficial to SMEs in the long term