Why is it that whenever there’s a f***ing sports stadium in the world HOK do it? London is strong enough to do something else. It’s crap. It’ll be quite nice, but not what it should be. Architect Will Alsop on the controversial design for the 2012 Olympics main stadium.

If that’s the standard of architectural comment, I am not really bothered. We had the Sun, Mirror and Mail saying ‘this is great’ and that’s good enough for me. John Armitt, chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority, responds to Alsop’s comments.

There are pinch points but no overall lack. Generally, the recruitment target is being met. ConstructionSkills deputy chairman Peter Rogerson insists the industry’s skills shortage doesn’t exist..

This is certainly a bigger issue than corporate manslaughter. It’s going to be a long cold shower for the construction industry. Chris Blythe on the OFT’s investigations into bid-rigging in construction.

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