Opinion – Page 286
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CommentSustainability on a shoestring
The Budget didn’t do much to raise Pascale Scheurer’s hopes for the future of the industry. Here she considers what has changed and what you can do to mitigate the effects
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The big questions
Readers share their respects for construction industry giant Sir Frank Lampl, who died last week, as well as pondering the nuclear debate and media coverage of unrest in the Middle East
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Wonders and blunders with Derry Long
Derry Long loves the history and charm of St Pancras International station but can’t bear the simply criminal design flaws of Sutton Police headquarters
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CommentHire firm activity bounces in January suggesting output was better than official figures show
Plant hire rose sharply in January: good news as rentals closely track construction output
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CommentHonours even in 'Osborne versus the oil giants' as pump prices fall by less than 1p
Price of petrol falls for the first time in six months
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CommentPanorama points to earnings pain, but the worst is yet to come
With interest rates set to rise don't expect to see a recovery in earnings any time soon
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CommentTender lists, who cares?
Tender lists are too long and as a result bidding is often a waste of time and money
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CommentUnderstanding nature
The Japanese earthquake and tsunami have reminded us that the environment is core to contemporary architecture. The pity is, we needed reminding
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CommentBudget planning reforms don't solve the problem
Scrapping of brownfield target exemplies failure to choose between localism and growth
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CommentHansom: If you say so
Words take on an extra significance this week as consultants insist they do not ’flee’ global
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Once upon a time in the West
We live in turbulent times, with the ascendancy of the East our most direct challenge. But reports of the death of the West have been greatly exaggerated
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Covered up
Regarding the article “Spotlight now on OFT to defend five-year investigation” (11 March, building.co.uk) I’m not quite sure how cover pricing could affect the best price for the job. It would require all but one of the bidders to be seeking a cover price, the likelihood of which is very ...
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A pollution solution?
Excel Industries is concerned that the consultation on the Code for Sustainable Homes and the energy efficiency standard for zero-carbon homes makes no apparent reference to a review of Category 6 - pollution
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It's a gas
In regard to your article on the Passivhaus and Decent Homes refurbishments (11 February, page 50) should we expect that only empty properties will be upgraded?
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CommentCrazy heights
When working 20ft above the ground, it’s best to find something sturdy to stand on …
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CommentWonders and Blunders
It’s all rubbish as far as Andy King is concerned. But that doesn’t necessarily mean bad. The Isle of Man is leading the way in waste recycling plants, while Stoke’s should be binned
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CommentGrowing pains
It’s Budget week so we have up to the minute analysis of what this year’s Budget means for the construction industry. We also look at the effect the recent events in Japan will have on the nuclear industry and the UK’s new build programme.
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CommentRolf v De Guerin
This illustrates the value of mediation – especially in small cases, where the costs of resolving the dispute can be disproportionate to the amounts at stake
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CommentWhat does watering down zero carbon mean for the industry ?
Allowing housebuilders off the hook of having to find green energy to power homes appliances looks like a gift to the industry. But is it?
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CommentFirst reaction: What the Budget means for construction
The key budget announcements put into context by EC Harris’ head of strategic research & insight