Opinion – Page 97
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CommentOnline poll: Election 2017
Will the election give construction an opportunity to bring its priorities to the forefront of the political agenda? Vote here
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CommentElection unlikely to answer key questions
May’s snap election will cause minor short term challenges, while major Brexit battles lie ahead
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CommentHow to improve a building's EPC rating
The industry needs to be prepared for legislative changes under which some buildings would become unlawful
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CommentA pledge for change
The industry should get behind the pledge for change within the Building a Better Brexit manifesto
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CommentFitzgerald: Cometh the hour …
Turning Bovis’ fortunes around will be no small task for Greg Fitzgerald but you wouldn’t bet against him
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CommentStop, collaborate and listen
Sharing ideas around sustainability, off-site technology and other innovations could help the industry to thrive after Brexit
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CommentHansom: Suited and booted
In the week Greg Fitzgerald exchanges his slippers for office brogues, the Garden Bridge scheme is left hanging and Mitsubishi upsizes its tower, we want nothing more than to dress up as one-eyed monsters
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CommentStation to station
A visitor’s first and last impression of a town or city will often be formed by its rail station so it’s vital they are beautiful in both form and function
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CommentOnline poll: New-build homes
Are housebuilders doing enough to ensure the quality of new-build homes? Vote here
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CommentIt was 30 years ago today …
Colin Harding wrote his first column for Building three decades ago, outlining a plan to shift the British parliament to the north of England
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CommentPreparing for tomorrow's smarter built environment
Digital technology is disrupting the built environment and firms need to be aware of this to keep a competitive edge
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CommentFree schools don't come cheap
The question of whether the government is spending too much on free schools development is far from clear cut
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CommentHansom: For fools rush in
It’s a bit like the nun on the clown’s back this week (virgin on the ridiculous), as consultants of a certain age bobsleigh at 125 km/hour and Trump officials reveal details for the Mexico border wall - art brings some relief
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CommentGreg Fitzgerald as Bovis CEO is a masterstroke
Attracting Greg Fitzgerald out of retirement could be just what the struggling housebuilder needed to do to turn its fortunes around
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CommentWhat are you doing about gender pay gap reporting?
New rules on publishing gender pay gap data have come into force, and many in construction appear to be ahead of the curve in planning their strategies
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CommentDo employers really understand the apprenticeship levy?
Government has been slow to release details of how the new levy will work and many firms will find the it difficult and bureaucratic, but there are some positives
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CommentIt's up to employers to make apprenticeships work
The apprenticeship levy is a great start but now the industry needs to do its bit to ensure the quality of the tuition meets its needs
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CommentOnline poll: School buildings
Should local authorities, rather than just free school providers, have the right to create new schools? Vote here
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CommentThe art of the deal
It’s time for construction to engage with the UK’s industrial strategy and make key investment deals with clients and government. So, here’s how we’re going to do it
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CommentA year after the BIM mandate
A year ago today BIM level 2 was mandated for all public projects, what’s changed since and what’s next for our digital futures?