Opinion – Page 95
-
CommentHousing: Great shakes
If you look hard enough, something positive has come out of this turbulent world politics and frenzy of electioneering
-
CommentForging stronger chains
The UK construction industry must become leaner, fitter and more integrated to survive. Will the new government act as a catalyst for this after the election?
-
Comment
Heritage is absent from the housing white paper
We need to reintroduce the concept of heritage into the discussion around the expanding our villages, towns and cities
-
Comment
Construction’s candidate: Stephen Gee
The first of Building’s series of interviews with the construction professionals standing in the general election
-
Comment
How to help local authorities build homes
The Conservatives’ pledge to build more council houses is welcome but few people have mentioned the route that built hundreds of thousands of homes each year in the post-war period
-
Comment
A week in the election
Labour’s manifesto is leaked, then released, and the Conservatives try to park their tanks on Labour’s lawn
-
Comment
Forming frameworks
Early contractor involvement is about more than just two-stage tendering. There are tested resources to build strong project teams, including last year’s FAC-1 framework alliance contract
-
CommentCould the Uber-effect hit construction?
The Uber app has brought dynamic pricing to taxi rides, it’s possible the supply of construction labour could be disrupted in a similar way
-
CommentTaking a lead on BIM
BIM can improve the industry’s efficiency but more firms need to adopt it before the full benefit can be realised
-
CommentWill the university campus exist in 50 years' time?
Predictions that the campus will be usurped by digital, remote learning ignore the importance of ‘face-to-face’ interaction
-
CommentHansom: Unlikely stories
A Maggie’s Centre wins approval from an unexpected source, we reminisce about the old days before tall towers blighted the country, a luxury Japanese train takes a bow, and Slough targets those looking for happiness
-
CommentOnline poll: BIM mandate
Should the government be doing more to spread the BIM level 2 mandate to local authorities and private clients? Vote here
-
CommentElection manifestos need quality
Quality sustainable design and construction need to be backed in party manifestos if Brexit is going to be a success
-
CommentPulling down the barriers
The new government must remove planning obstacles from build-to-rent developments to allow the sector to compete with the rest of the market if it wants to encourage growth, says Chris Tinker
-
CommentHow to get the best out of Brexit
The election provides the chance to drive home key messages around areas for Brexit negotiations. If we come together, we can work for the changes we want from leaving Europe
-
CommentDesigning in a new dimension
Architects are key to developing BIM solutions that enable teams to take control of complex projects in ways we never imagined in construction’s pre-digital days
-
CommentWho is to blame for misleading energy efficiency claims?
Media reports on the performance gap have pointed the finger at energy modelling professionals but action is required from the whole industry, including clients
-
CommentCan BIM help us live longer?
It’s not so far fetched to think future BIM levels could help tackle cancer and heart disease, the key is to focus digital technology relentlessly on better outcomes for people
-
CommentNHS on life support
The NHS is in a critical condition as capital funding pots are being raided to meet a widening funding gap
-
CommentHansom: A life less ordinary
This week, Foster + Partners’ copy writers get a bit carried away, someone has an idea for a long weekend, Liam Fox has an odd sense of what makes Britain great, and we share deep thoughts about the nature of time