Opinion – Page 50
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CommentTime to practise what we preach on development diversity
With only finite space available, there is an urgency to ensuring that we maximise the development potential of constrained sites
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Comment5 minutes with… John Robertson, founder and director, John Robertson Architects
John Robertson tells Building about painting, kite surfing and modern art
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Cry freedom!
T T chief couldn’t face helping himself at a Tom Jones concert, our newsdesk receives a strange cold call, and a zoo wants bears to live alongside wolves
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CommentHave we taken outsourcing too far?
This move towards total outsourcing begs the question – are we giving away too much?
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CommentOur cities in the UK can learn from Melbourne
Politicians should take a leaf out of the Australian city’s book and start to address liveability as a driver of change
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CommentNew PM: We’re all on Boris Island now
What will a Johnson premiership mean for construction?
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CommentUK must lead the green revolution
Britain is at the forefront of the fight to protect the environment with world-class designers and engineers – but we need more government action
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CommentHow to make the most of the Apprenticeship Levy
Despite its problems, the levy can be a useful tool for employers in the construction industry
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CommentBeyond digital: They are the champions
Construction is in safe hands to fully embrace digital transformation, says Jamie Harris
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Ratted out
A Scottish tower fails to make an appearance and a developer that says it wants to include a giant rodent in its new hotel
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CommentIke Ijeh on the 2019 Stirling Prize shortlist
Building’s architecture critic on this year’s six contenders
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CommentTop 150 contractors and housebuilders – a game of two halves
Does this year’s contractor league table reflect the turmoil experienced by the bigger players in the market?
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CommentWhat’s the best way to regenerate brownfield sites?
Respecting the fabric of the community so that the new development knits with its surroundings is key to the success of developing brownfield
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CommentWakey-wakey: we must face up to this construction skills crisis
The skills shortage is already crippling construction yet the government seems comatose in the face of the impact a no-deal Brexit will have on recruitment
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Comment5 minutes with… Dave Sheridan, executive chair, Ilke Homes
Dave Sheridan tells Building about parmos, the Sydney Opera House, and Middlesbrough
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CommentTech could finally make new homes sexy
Tech is a major attraction of new homes, but the stigma of perceived poor build-quality is still there
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CommentWhat construction can learn from the gaming industry
We need to learn a lesson from Mario and jump right in and collect our gold coins.
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Epic journeys
Nobody could stay still this week – from flying visits to noble endeavours in the Shropshire hills and Spiderman-like feats of dexterity
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CommentIt's vital that the UK attract more private infrastructure spending
Private investment into UK infrastructure is stymied by a lack of contractors big and bold enough to take on the risk
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CommentContractors in a fix
Contractors are in a Catch-22 situation – they need to invest to modernise – but must modernise to invest