All articles by Sir Michael Latham – Page 2
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CommentThat’s the way the money goes
Less than a third of all construction employers contribute to the levy for training, yet the entire industry benefits. Still need convincing? Read on…
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CommentStructural flaws
The Strategic Forum’s new structure has trimmed down its unwieldy membership, but some of the changes could damage its status
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CommentWhat the forum’s for
The Strategic Forum has recovered well after the rushed publication and unmanageable targets of Accelerating Change. Where should it go next?
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CommentOi, Le Corbusier …
Teamwork between the client and its consultants ought to be embedded in our industry – but architects sometimes need to be reminded of this
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CommentOur silver jubilee
Since 1980, there have been six general elections and continuous revolution in our industry. The new government must keep up the pace of change
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CommentIn defence of Peter
A message to letter-writers and sub-editors: we’re lucky to have Peter Lobban as head of the CITB, and his remuneration package reflects this fact
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10 years on
The review of the Construction Act is not going to be Son of Constructing the Team – there aren't enough hours in the day – but it will be timely
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Here starteth the lesson
An initiative to promote training on social housing projects should show the industry how to shed its insecurities and secure its future
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Our chance to shine
National Construction Week is reaching out to schoolchildren across the country with a series of events designed to inspire young minds
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Our life in your hands
The Construction Industry Training Board must be doing a good job – because if it wasn't, it wouldn't exist. Here's how it works …
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Our other prime minister
Blair may be disenchanted with Brown, but he is stuck with him. As the Budget showed, the chancellor has complete control over the domestic agenda
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On targets
The industry must talk with clients, and clients must insist on partnering if we are to really achieve the strategic forum's objectives
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What the forum is for
Peter Rogers' strategic forum is a tough and capable vehicle for driving industry reform – but it should restrict itself to a few crucial objectives
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State benefits
First person The tables have been turned on private clients as the public sector increasingly embraces partnering and best practice.
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How to score
First person If we can get the construction team to work together rather than watching their own backs, we could be on to a winner.
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Speak your weight
First person Materials producers have a new body to speak for them that promises to have real political and industrial clout.
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