Opinion – Page 70
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CommentWhen it comes to building affordable homes, Dutch courage is called for
hile political initiative and leadership for affordable housing is more reliable and convincing in the Netherlands than it has been in the UK, we need a bit of Dutch courage to tackle Britain’s housing crisis head-on, says Martin Bellinger
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CommentTime’s up on 100% time bars
Why do time bar provisions strike down all of a claim, not part of it? Standard forms should allow a less extreme option
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CommentReaching new heights with MMC
Modern methods of construction are seen as the silver bullet for the housing crisis, but we need change through the whole supply chain to deliver real results, says Mace’s Mark Reynolds
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CommentComputers take over the courtroom
Technology in the legal world has opened up a host of opportunities. Rebecca Shorter looks at new ways of making the most of digital evidence in construction cases and the risks to be aware of when there is such a vast amount of data at your fingertips
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CommentThe UK has a critical shortage of homes suitable for retirement
There are around 720,000 homes suitable for retirement in the UK - according to research conducted last year - but these properties can only accommodate seven per cent of the elderly population in the UK
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CommentThought for tomorrow: The role of design in infrastructure
We ask readers to share their visions of the construction industry in 25 years’ time
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CommentThe Hackitt Report: all change?
The Hackitt Report calls for a “radical rethink” of the regulatory system. But will government support the findings, or will it just “cherry pick” the easy wins?
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CommentMy Digital life: the smart cities expert
Will Squires reveals what he’s discovered about placemaking – and why it’s vital to embrace new ways of thinking
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CommentThe new you
We’ve been looking at some of the themes that are driving change within the construction industry
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CommentSmart cities: using data at Heathrow
Barrie Diffin talks through how using data is making Heathrow airport’s logistics system more effective
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CommentHansom: Industry exposure
The housing sector gets a dressing-down on The Archers, the leader of the Lib Dems unsettles the RIBA and Interserve skirts around the issue of a major loss. Well, they say there’s no such thing as bad publicity …
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CommentA light at the end of the tunnel
How much has the government actually done since Carillion’s implosion to address unfair payment practices?
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CommentNight time is the right time
Could a vigorous night-time economy be the way to help Britain regain its competitive edge in a post-Brexit world?
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CommentCDM 2015 isn’t working
People’s understanding of CDM 2015 is often far below the level it should be
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CommentHow might Grenfell change the contract scene?
The ways clients commission and contract for building work is beginning to change as a result
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CommentWhy ‘fast buildings’ are the future of offices
’Fast buildings’ are set to transform the way our workspaces operate
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CommentThe use of construction technology in disaster recovery zones
What does successful use of technology in the post-disaster environment look like and what are the potential risks and pitfalls?
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CommentHomes, sweet homes - and votes
A raft of housing policy announcements this weeks were somewhat overshadowed by the Heathrow expansion vote - but they could be important steps in speeding up housebuilding
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CommentHansom: Who, me?
Confusion reigns as a four-year-old building ends up with a RIBA award and the Commonwealth Games tries to keep the identity of its demolition contractor secret
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CommentThought for tomorrow: Property delivery models
We ask readers to share their visions of the construction industry in 25 years’ time