Opinion – Page 282
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CommentCAD images: Where have all the humans gone?
There’s nothing so seductive as a CAD image of your dream project, computer-generated visualisations of how we want the world to be. Trouble is, they’re divorced from reality
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Righting wrongs
This week readers take on iffy construction output data, poorly worded legislation, lawyers who overlook partnering and the rationale for building energy-from-waste facilities
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CommentCredit where it's due
Planning remains a hot topic as the localism/environmental struggle continues, and Building sheds some light on the ONS figures
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The future belongs to the clickizens
The first day of the BCO conference in Geneva covered the future of offices, the economy and the possibilty that 25 year olds may one day rule the world
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CommentWhere's the 'portable generation' at BCO?
Everyone is talking about the impact of the world’s 20-somethings on the future of offices – but has anyone actually spoken to any?
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On demand performance bonds: Simon Carves vs Ensus UK
This case concerned an “on demand” performance bond, and raises issues rarely addressed as to the extent to which a beneficiary may be prevented from seeking payment under a demand bond by the terms of the contract in respect of which the bond is provided.
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CommentHow the Facebook generation will change the office
Reporting from this year’s BCO conference in Geneva Emily Wright considers what the two-day programme, which is on the future of commerical buildings in a world dominated by social media, might reveal
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Five easy steps to good customer service
Make sure your company gives customer service a good name
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CommentNuclear is cheaper but dangerous for green coalitions
The Climate Change Committee says nuclear is most cost-effective way of delivering low-carbon power and could force ruling Lib Dems to abandon large-scale renewables
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CommentLittle comfort for house sellers and none for those wanting more new homes
Latest house price data suggest sales are still only half what they were before the recession
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CommentTrade surveys paint brighter picture than ONS of construction output in Q1
Industry data suggest the first quarter may have been more bouyant than government stats suggest
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CommentWhat's driving firms to the wall?
KPMG’s director of restructuring Martin Kelly explains why voluntary insolvency figures have jumped 20%
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CommentShould UK consultants keep flying the Union Jack?
Desperate to do most of their work overseas, will UK construction companies be able to hang on to a valued British brand?
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CommentShould UK consultants keep flying the Union Jack?
Desperate to do most of their work overseas, will UK construction companies be able to hang on to a valued British brand?
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CommentSteady as she goes
Things might - just might - be getting better for construction. But don’t get carried away - anything from raw materials inflation to spending cuts could knock us off course