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CommentRICS needs innovative ways of rebuilding trust
After the governance row, a narrow corporate focus on probity rather than genuine ethics would be a mistake, says Stephen Hill
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CommentWe must build on the need to focus on biodiversity
Working with nature is key if construction is not to get caught in the middle of two important but potentially contradictory ambitions, says KPMG鈥檚 Richard Threlfall
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CommentThe retrofit innovations that we need at scale
We have the technology to reduce carbon emissions from our homes but take-up is slow - Sam Stacey looks at the quality of life benefits and the subsidy options
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CommentThe Construction Playbook could be a game-changer
Reform of public sector procurement long overdue but we need action on the ground to make the change happen, says Paul Nash
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CommentThe colour of money: Green finance
Major investors are a driving force behind the net zero revolution as they become increasingly vocal about what they expect from the businesses in which they invest
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CommentThe client鈥檚 needs are critical 鈥� and right from the start
The year ahead promises to be a bumpy one but the way we adapted to covid-19 shows we have acquired the tools to carve out a robust future
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CommentMaterial considerations are now key to a project鈥檚 resilience
Short-term supply disruption could be an early warning of a longer-term problem for the UK鈥檚 construction sector, says Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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CommentEPCs should be updated not ditched
MPs have slammed them but Energy Performance Certificates could be a powerful tool in tackling climate change, says Martyn Reed
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CommentLessons on net zero offices from 100 Liverpool Street
Some years ago this building would have been demolished and a new one put in its place, now British Land鈥檚 first instinct is to reuse existing structures, says Charles Horne
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CommentWhy aren鈥檛 tidal energy infrastructure projects on the horizon?
Politicians鈥� caution means construction firms are missing out and the UK risks missing its carbon reduction targets, says聽Stuart Murphy
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CommentHeat network regulations 鈥� time to re-evaluate?
Recent changes to the rules, and a growing focus on enforcement, mean heat suppliers should assess their obligations more closely
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CommentGet tooled up for the new off-payroll rules
The IR35 system for hiring freelance contractors changes next month, but there are problems with the CEST tool intended to help implement it. What can you do?
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CommentChange the rules on conserving listed buildings to keep our history alive
Listed buildings risk being stranded in the zero鈥恈arbon economy, so we need a flexible approach to聽meet the challenge of improving them, writes Tony Barton
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CommentShould we be paid more post-covid?
Financial rewards may be in some people鈥檚 sights, but many seem focused on making their better work/life balance permanent, says Richard Steer
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CommentPre-construction services: a good idea or a waste of money?
聽Early contractor engagement can bring considerable benefits 鈥� but too much too soon can achieve the opposite, says Iain Parker
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CommentOptimism makes a comeback
It has been a gruelling year of lockdowns, but positive signs for construction mean we can now dare to hope
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CommentWe must find a way to tackle the climate emergency more effectively
Andy Mitchell on why the CLC is launching a campaign to drive carbon out of all parts of the construction sector
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CommentTime for some challenging questions
On International Women鈥檚 Day we should be asking what more construction employers can do for women鈥檚 careers, says Rachel Bell
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CommentWelcome back Tilbury Douglas, goodbye support services
Some might see a name change as symbolic but with building at the heart of the government鈥檚 covid recovery plan, this one shows construction has come full circle
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CommentFire the starting pistol 鈥� there鈥檚 an amazing year ahead
There is plenty of money, projects in the pipeline and people are gagging to get back up to speed. The end of an appalling 12 months is in sight, says Jack Pringle聽