Opinion – Page 44
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Comment5 minutes with… John Puttick, director, John Puttick Associates
John Puttick tells Building about Ken Shuttleworth’s wise words, Preston bus station and Renzo Piano
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CommentIs Kier's housing arm vital to its stability in 2020?
Kier stands on the cusp of recovery if it strikes right housing deal
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CommentFive digital trends for construction in 2020
Industry can seem so keen to discuss how digital construction will change our world that it fails to see how much it already has
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CommentWill a new decade see the end of old mistakes?
The government has a mandate to change an industry bogged down in the same issues as last year – but don’t expect many to be solved straight away
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CommentLet’s take a long, hard look at ourselves
To solve today’s complex problems we need to engage the brainpower, passion and talent of a truly diverse workforce
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CommentOffsite agenda is key to the growth of regional economies
After a tumultuous year, it’s important that this attention to the industry strategy and its offsite agenda is sustained by the new government
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Jingle bells rock
Gossip on TfL’s executive pay, the Indian firm reversing the gender pay gap and Kengo Kuma’s £270 trainers
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Comment5 minutes with… Richard Claxton, chair, Pellings
Richard Claxton tells us about a mug from Sydney Harbour Bridge, tradespeople and openness
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CommentGeneral election 2019: The election is over but the uncertainty remains
Despite the 80-seat majority earned by Boris Johnson and the Conservatives, the construction industry awaits clarity on spending and Brexit
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CommentCould public-private partnerships unlock the later-living challenge?
The demographic that makes up our cities is experiencing a subtle shift; people aged over 65 will make up a quarter of the UK’s population by 2040
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CommentAbout time too: Improving quality of life through design
Masterplanning is distinguished by a special dimension – and that’s time. Good placemaking can make our lives more efficient, especially for women
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CommentGeneral election 2019: Construction needed clarity
Brexit, jobs and delayed projects. The construction industry seeks stability in a time of political uncertainty and change
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Blond ambition
Gossip on the former spin doctor who predicted a Boris bounce and the hardy outdoor swimmers who told Donald Trump where to go
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Comment5 minutes with… Russell Whitehead, director, Robert Bird Group
Russell Whitehead tells Building about diesel fumes, patience and why he dislikes 22 Bishopsgate.
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CommentRegional contractors – having a history isn’t enough
Clugston became the latest contractor to face administration in 2019. Where do regional firms go from here?
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CommentHigh stakes: Party policies on cladding and fire safety in the general election
Two and a half years on from the Grenfell Tower fire disaster cladding and fire safety remain important concerns among the general public – concerns which have once again moved to the fore following the fire of a clad student accommodation building in Bolton.
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CommentFight the good fight: Collaborating through the political chaos
While our politicians fix their eyes on battle, the UK construction industry remains quietly focused on improvement through collaborative effort
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CommentGeneral election – so much at stake but wariness prevails
97% in the survey do intend to vote, even if you have to hold your nose as you do so. So, who gets your backing?
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Onward travel
This week, Crossrail is determined to keep its opening date a surprise. Plus, one construction director is called home
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Comment5 minutes with… Matthew Dunn, director, Paragon Building Consultancy
Matthew Dunn tells Building about restoring listed buildings, the Shard, and a vintage American watch.