All Comment articles – Page 36
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It’s not just carbon that changes climate
The effects of deforestation in South America highlight the interrelated nature of our climate, ecosystem and lifestyle
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Policy by accident
Much of the agenda spelled out by the Queen this week will be welcome but there remain big concerns
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Construction 2025: Where were you?
The government’s strategy document outlined a utopian vision for construction. What happened?
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Is right to buy the right solution?
Far from conservative, the new government could see a housing revolution
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Stand and deliver
The government needs to act now to have any chance of staving off a housing crisis
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Times are changing
The industry must change to meet the challenge facing construction’s professional institutions
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Steve Gee’s campaign diary: week 4
John Rowan and Partners’ managing partner Steve Gee who stood as a Lib Dem candidate for the Epsom and Ewell constituency on how defeat feels
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Is it time to move house?
Should Parliament be moved to a northern city or remain in the capital?
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What the reshuffle means for construction
David Cameron’s second term looks set to be one of the most aggressive government programmes in recent history
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The green agenda will not sink with the Lib Dems
On the face of it the Tories may not seem to have much time for the sustainability agenda, but there is cause for optimism
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The power of three
City villages, city regions and buildings that are more resilient to the weather show some innovative ways in which construction is steadily improving the future of the built environment
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After the vote
As Britain goes to the polls, how concerned should construction be about the impact of a close election outcome?
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Construction’s election week: 08.05.15
So it has all come down to this. After accusations and arguments, promises and pledges the election is over … at least for now
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Steve Gee’s campaign diary: week 3
John Rowan and Partners’ managing partner Steve Gee is standing as the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for the Epsom and Ewell constituency
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Hurry up and wait
The Housing Standards Review has confused timings surrounding policies and standards relating to domestic planning, says Dan Jestico. Which could actually delay applications for housing projects
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Who can we trust?
With the prospect of a coalition government, it’s important to properly consider the smaller political parties’ construction values
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Commitment issues
Commercial landlords know to keep their buildings looking smart and working well. But when financial pressures intrude, other sectors should follow this lead and plan to invest over the whole life of a building
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Construction’s election week: 01.05.15
With less than a week to go housing is edging higher in the two main parties’ agendas
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Steve Gee’s campaign diary: week 2
John Rowan and Partners’ managing partner Steve Gee is standing as the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for the Epsom and Ewell constituency