All articles by Chloë McCulloch – Page 2
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The men speaking up about gender equality in construction
A discussion about gender with the twist that it featured an all-male panel is just what we need right now. Here’s why.
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The case for making a decent profit
Being a contractor is a risky business, with a widespread expectation of low profit margins - unless that culture shifts not much else will
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Ministers’ unhelpful messaging around HS2 is damaging to UK plc
Recent decisions to delay investment in key parts of the railway undermine business confidence, which costs us all
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T&T’s takeover of Alinea has met with mixed emotions, why?
There has been some sadness and disappointment at the deal, but also admiration for the flag-bearer for independent QS firms
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Time to think big: ڶ celebrates 180 years
In this anniversary year we have launched the ڶ the Future Commission to identify how construction can change and improve – we also look back at our long heritage by digging into the archive
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It has been a rollercoaster of a year – now strap in for 2023
Contractors and housebuilders in this week’s league tables have shown resilience through tough times – can they do it all over again next year?
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And now for something completely positive: our ڶ the Future Commission
To celebrate 180 years of the magazine, we have launched an ambitious, year-long project to find solutions to construction’s challenges – with your help
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Trussonomics bangs on about growth but it has just made a recession more likely
Firms were already grappling with severe inflation, an energy crisis and a tight jobs market – now the mini-Budget has made their problems even bigger
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Politics is on hold just when business is most in need of firm direction
As the industry impatiently awaits clarity on Truss’s plans, we still don’t even know the name of the new construction minister
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Manchester’s moment – building on the city’s cultural legacy
The city could become an examplar of how urban centres can offer a way of life that is attractive and sustainable
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For the sake of the planet, we need to fashion some order out of this chaos
The Tory leadership contest is an unwelcome hiatus at a time when vital decisions need making for the country’s future
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In the face of external forces, construction must focus on productivity
The sector need not succumb to the weakening we see across the whole economy – let’s do what we can
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How to drop a manifesto pledge without blinking
By downgrading the target of 300,000 new homes to a mere “ambition”, Michael Gove leaves big questions about housing supply unanswered
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Construction must respond quickly to the fast growing number of vacancies
Job vacancies grew faster than in any other sector in the UK economy in Q1, and there’s an elephant in the room no one wants to talk about
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Ukraine’s refugee crisis – businesses want to help but it’s not proving easy
Business leaders, with their reputation for cutting through problems, have a role in pushing ministers to take a more active role
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Let’s talk about construction’s people problem
ڶ invites you to be part of its Every Person Counts coverage, giving voice to those tackling the acute skills crisis facing construction
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High energy costs – it’s not just households who are feeling the pinch
The impact of on businesses is not yet part of the public debate – but it should be
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Choppy waters ahead but growing confidence we can ride out the storm
One of the biggest risks to construction’s recovery is the recruitment crisis
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An end of year challenge to the eternal optimists
Is it gloom all round now people are back to Zoom meetings in pyjama bottoms?
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Net zero and how to get the best out of construction materials
Tips from Webb Yates engineers on how to think creatively and sustainably about projects