Opinion – Page 48
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CommentWe must put modular at the heart of construction
Modular construction has seen a surge in popularity, but there are still many barriers to it becoming the preferred method of project delivery
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CommentWe must balance noise and overheating in urban housing
Noise and overheating are considered separately in the design and planning stages. This needs to change
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CommentDoes the construction sector have a pensions problem?
Given the thin margins and cash flow squeezes that characterise the sector, sponsors need to be prepared for any future downturn
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CommentIt started with a referendum…
… and that is exactly how this madness must end – with a second decisive Brexit vote before PM Johnson and his no-deal cronies bankrupt the country
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: The day Santa Claus came to town
The rise of the ‘slimby’ ushers in a more positive era, while one firm attempts to mitigate the effects of a no-deal Brexit
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Comment5 minutes with… David Hills, head of workplace, Purcell
David Hills tells Building about looking on the funny side, Palermo and his favourite pair of shades
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CommentIt’s time for a new body to support our digital experts in construction
Allister Lewis explains why – along with his industry colleagues – he’s setting up a new industry body for digital specialists
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CommentFacing up to the fire safety challenge
The Worcester Park development fire throws up questions beyond the use of timber frame
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CommentOur existing housing stock must be made accessible too, not just new builds
Campaigns such as the Healthy Homes Act are ensuring new homes are built to accessible standards. But what about the existing stock?
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CommentTime for leadership not excuses
True business management is lacking from our industry. Chief executives and MDs must show real captaincy skills or risk being casualties
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Hindsight is a wonderful thing
There were a few regrets this week – a football fan bemoaned deserting the beautiful game and an awkward conversation was conducted
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Comment5 minutes with… Tony Barton, chairman, Donald Insall Associates
Tony Barton tells Building about having his glass half-full, dry stone walling, and The Clash
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CommentConstruction needs to change. But change must be client led
As financier of 40% of all UK construction work, government may be the only client with enough mass to drive real change in industry business models
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CommentVictory over the taxman, for now…
The delay to the reverse charge VAT regime may be a welcome relief, but the pressure will build once more next year
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CommentSocial value is not something we can afford to ignore
Social value is no longer a nice to have – if you don’t adopt and deliver social value, you’ll lose work
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CommentBuilding on mental health in the built environment
On National Suicide Prevention Day, Redrow’s Karen Jones urges construction to change the mental health conversation on the ground
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CommentGrowing pains: It is possible that the UK higher education sector is approaching ‘peak campus’
Dramatic changes in student numbers demand fresh thinking about the adaptability and utilisation of university buildings
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CommentBreaking down planning barriers will be crucial to getting full fibre in London and other urban areas
A speedy rollout of full fibre across the country should be a priority — but funding alone will not be enough
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CommentUniversities’ many challenges
While this week we highlight the many positives about the universities sector, it would be a mistake to think that the boom times will continue
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Gathering speed
Comedian John Bishop has made a pretty penny out of HS2, a construction stalwart gallops into a new field, and my hack spies a jet-powered marvel