Opinion – Page 275
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CommentEmployment and parenthood: Bringing up baby
Tell a prospective employer that you’d like children or prefer to work part-time so you can look after your child and they’re likely to roll their eyes. So is it best not to mention it?
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CommentBuilding buys a pint ... for Robinson Low Francis
When QSs get together they talk about childhood games and haircuts
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CommentHansom: Tomfoolery
It’s time out from the working world this week as the industry shows its playful side. Chief executives DJ and do funny voices, while employees have fun with photos …
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Inbox: the blueprint
Readers are concerned with matters of design, arguing the case for crazy and silly shapes, suggesting that there are better nuclear plants on the way and voicing concerns over liability in the use of BIM
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CommentUnderstanding collateral contracts
Collateral contracts form a binding contract which agrees the contractor/subcontractor guarantees his design, work, the material supplied and other specific issues - but are there hidden risks?
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CommentComplexity risks short-circuiting energy reforms
Reforms in the Electricity Market Reform White Paper could hamper investment in energy if they become confused
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CommentAmazing Grace?
Liverpool's iconic Pier Head finally has its 'Fourth Grace' in the shape of 3XN Architects' new Museum of Liverpool. How does it measure up?
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CommentJobs and pay data do little to perk up waning hopes for growth
Fewer construction vacancies put downward pressure on industry wages
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CommentHappy Birthday Sir George!
Today is the bicentenary of the birth of Sir George Gilbert Scott, father of the Gothic Revival and one of England's greatest architects
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CommentBook review: Architect's Legal Pocket Book
A new pocket-size guidebook aims to be the definitive legal manual for architects and students
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CommentHalf-term report for the housing market 2011 – fragile and flatlining
The recent stats to emerge on the housing market make for worrying reading
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CommentConstruction output: So far it’s better than last year, but can that last?
Output figures are looking good but why, how and is this sustainable?
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CommentJob losses threaten Green Deal
The industry needs skilled workers In order to meet the targets set out in the Green Deal
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CommentGeneration BIM: Creating the infrastructure
Yes, we’ve heard it all before - but this time BIM really is going mainstream, says Simon Rawlinson. Now, its development needs to be driven by the industry’s future leaders
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CommentHansom: power to the people
The people are revolting! Making known their disapproval of the excesses of One Hyde Park, forcing a contractor to rip up some newly laid tarmac and bagging hot properties for themselves
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CommentDevelopment: The cashless society
Yes, money is tight, yes, the challenges are many, but local authorities that work with others and use their assets creatively can still build great places to live
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CommentThe National Maritime Museum: Time and a place
The National Maritime Museum’s £35m extension reconciles the rich architectural heritage of its Greenwich home with the need to provide thoroughly modern facilities. Building celebrates a building firmly anchored to its surroundings
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CommentSpotlight: Impact of natural disasters
To make sure your business doesn’t get hit hard by fluctuating lead times, you need to understand how international natural disasters could affect you - and where they are