Opinion – Page 241
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CommentThe Shard opening marks a new chapter for London's skyline
Renzo Piano’s breathtaking tower is sublime – but it could usher in an era of high-rise banality
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We need a bridge to stop insulation work collapse before Green Deal
There are worrying gaps opening up in the government’s flagship green scheme
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CommentBuilding buys a pint... for Broadway Malyan
Romance, abseiling and snow are discussed in the Swan at Shakespeare’s Globe, on London’s South Bank
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CommentHansom: Mixed metaphors
A leading proponent of free schools displays numeracy problems, there’s some creative re-engineering of history, and the column is enlivened by some creative wordplay as the industry waxes lyrical
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CommentTime for some joined-up thinking
Now could be a revolutionary time for the UK construction sector. We should become an efficent, techno-savvy industry. If only we could get procurement right
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CommentInvest in aviation infrastructure
The government must consider Norman Foster’s Thames Estuary scheme
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CommentSupermarket forward funding: Pay it forward
Tesco’s chief architect clarifies the company’s position
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CommentSupermarket forward funding: Shop local
A reader says sustainable development is about using local, SME contractors
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CommentMake a change
One year on, has the public sector engaged with the government Construction Strategy?
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CommentTwo places at once
Tony Bingham discusses what happened when the same case came before the TCC and an adjudicator. Read the full article here
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CommentRenovation and green agenda support weak construction activity across Europe
The Euroconstruct conference held earlier this month in London provided lashings of gloom, but it also provided plenty of food for thought
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CommentNew towns, greater homeownership and localism: a possible Labour housing strategy?
Business Secretary Vince Cable has in recent weeks upped the debate on house building and yesterday called together a mix of top folk from across the housing spectrum to chat about ideas for financing more homes
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CommentHansom: Give the dog a bone
Greg Barker reveals a key player in the Green Deal consultation process, WSP gets ready to grow up, Seddon hires an on-site poet and Crossrail is getting ready to show off a prehistoric bison
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CommentBeware your own small print
Supply-only deals don’t normally go to adjudication but here’s one that did largely because neither side had a clue what the terms of the contract said
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CommentCollaborative construction: Nailing leadership
Truly collaborative construction needs the backing of the government
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CommentApprenticeships are vital
The public sector has the opportunity to lead by example when it comes to training young people
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CommentDrinks on the house: Building's annual terrace reception
Once again, the movers and shakers of the UK construction industry gathered at the Houses of Parliament for Building’s annual terrace reception