Opinion – Page 66
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Comment£2bn new money for social housing – is it a story?
Those in the room for Prime Minister Theresa May’s social housing announcement applauded, but those outside gave it short shrift - is this policy enough to deliver what’s required?
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CommentThe RIBA's good start
All credit should be given to the RIBA for its new plan of work for fire safety consultation, writes Thomas Lane
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CommentCan’t stand the heat? Here’s how we can future-proof our buildings in a changing climate
Overheating represents a risk to the health and well-being of occupants of buildings - we need our new builds to be resilient
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CommentThe green belt misconceptions perpetuating the housing crisis
The green belt is the most widely recognised part of the English planning system, but also one of the most widely misunderstood.
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CommentWho’s responsible for fire safety? It’s time to give the industry clarity post-Grenfell
We cannot wait for longer-term regulatory change to come into force, fire safety guidance is needed now – says Lucy Carmichael, RIBA Director of Practice
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CommentBrexit could be a disaster for my business
All of the various raw material components that make up our finished façade systems product are imported from other EU countries – because there are no UK manufacturers that are suitable - leaving the EU without a deal could have disastrous consequences for us
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CommentHansom: Full of surprises
Staff at Edinburgh Zoo change their clothes for an unexpected reason, I’m misled by a fancy-sounding project, and an apartment with prestigious links proves hard to sell …
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CommentWe apologise for the late-running Crossrail service …
Crossrail’s was supposed to be a good news story for construction - so what went wrong?
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CommentJump to it
The government’s construction sector deal holds out the promise of a more equitable, more sustainable industry that builds better buildings – let’s not miss our chance
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CommentIncreasing productivity with innovation
If the industry is serious about increasing productivity and tackling the challenges of a fragmented and aging workforce, it needs to embrace digital construction, says Human Recognition Systems’ Nick Wilkinson
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CommentWhat is our work worth?
The property industry needs to reassess the way it tenders, remunerates and - ultimately - values contractors’ work
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CommentCan garden villages solve our housing crisis?
The government has identified 14 new Garden Villages across England aimed at providing settlements of between 1,500 and 10,000 homes - potentially delivering more than 48,000 homes
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CommentLeader: Education, education, education?
As new academic year starts, for the schools construction sector there is worry about the amount of work coming onto their books
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CommentSocial skills
The collapse of Carillion should lead to a renewed focus on the positive impact that construction businesses can have on society
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CommentThere are two main barriers to the widespread use of offsite construction
Once these are overcome, perhaps, finally, we can stop debating the potential benefits of offsite and start counting on them
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CommentHansom: It’s a rollercoaster
Heads spin and stomachs churn at Lendlease’s new £100,000 VR facility, while Crossrail avoids admitting to a bumpy ride of its own. Meanwhile in Brexitland, it’s a relief to know that all is as well as ever …
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CommentCombustibles ban: flexibility will strengthen regulations
Change is our collective responsibility as a sector and we must be active participants, but the competing interests at play within the construction industry mean that the government needs to take ownership of the process
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CommentDesign university campuses to aid industry collaboration while safeguarding research
Universities are not just seats of learning, they should also be a places where students work with the commercial world in industry-standard surroundings, says Alex Solk
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CommentTime is here for Trailblazer Apprenticeships standards – but there’s still much work to do
In the past 18 months, British Gypsum has been working with the Federation of Master Builders to develop the Plasterer Trailblazer Apprenticeships Standards. The new standards have the potential to bring more young talent into the industry, but must be managed carefully or their impact will be stunted.
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CommentAddressing three barriers to achieving an ‘Outstanding’ BREEAM rating
Only 1.5% of buildings meet this top rating - why is it so difficult to achieve?