All Comment articles – Page 39

  • Sarah Richardson
    Comment

    Beware unconscious uncoupling

    2014-08-29T00:00:00Z

    A vote for Scotland’s independence could mean big changes for the sector

  • Simon Rawlinson
    Comment

    Growing pains

    2014-08-28T06:00:00Z

    While the Monetary Policy Committee ponders a rise in interest rates, they’d be wise to take a closer look at what’s happening in construction - where lessons can be learned that have a bearing on the wider economy

  • Julie Hirigoyen
    Comment

    Five - the magic number

    2014-08-25T06:00:00Z

    The ultimate goal for achieving minimum energy performance standards is a ‘factor five’ improvement, while maintaining current growth projections

  • Joey Gardiner
    Comment

    Challenging times

    2014-08-22T06:00:00Z

    In regards to procurement, the public sector is already held to a far higher standard than private clients

  • Allister Hayman
    Comment

    Beware the wrong acquisition

    2014-08-22T06:00:00Z

    What can we learn from the month-long Balfour Beatty-Carillion kerfuffle?

  • Tim Byles
    Comment

    The calm before the storm

    2014-08-06T06:00:00Z

    Westminster will soon be a flurry of activity before the general election - and construction is at the heart of the public policy debate

  • Vern Pitt
    Comment

    The Green Deal: Are we back at square one?

    2014-08-01T06:00:00Z

    The sector must capitalise on customer interest now that the £120m government incentive has closed

  • Sarah Richardson
    Comment

    Balfour: Another twist, but not the end

    2014-07-31T12:57:00Z

    Balfour Beatty’s decision to walk away from merger talks with Carillion is far from the conclusion of this story

  • Sarah Richardson
    Comment

    Balfour and Carillion - deal or no deal?

    2014-07-30T23:59:00Z

    What would be the potential pros and cons for the industry if this massive merger were to go through?

  • Tony Williams
    Comment

    Is this good night for Balfour Beatty?

    2014-07-29T10:14:00Z

    Balfour Beatty used to be my pin-up boys, so what has gone wrong?

  • Sarah Richardson
    Comment

    It's a shambles now but will it get even worse?

    2014-07-25T06:00:00Z

    Learning from the launch of the Project Management and Full Design Team Services framework

  • Sarah Richardson
    Comment

    The game is on

    2014-07-18T06:00:00Z

    Do this month’s two major takeovers show the market finding its feet?

  • Jack Pringle
    Comment

    Handing over the reins at CIC

    2014-07-17T06:00:00Z

    Two years ago Jack Pringle took over the chair of the Construction Industry Council convinced the industry needed a forum where everyone could thrash out ideas to take to government. As he steps down, the same thoughts assail him

  • Sarah Richardson
    Comment

    Days of the recession still haunt us

    2014-07-11T06:00:00Z

    For major contractors the problems of the past few years are only just starting to manifest themselves

  • Simon Rawlinson
    Comment

    The skills timebomb

    2014-07-09T06:00:00Z

    Our industry is finding it increasingly difficult to recruit people with the right skills, yet there is no sense of urgency when it comes to training and development. Why not?

  • Steve Beechey
    Comment

    Rebuilding schools: The sequel

    2014-07-04T06:00:00Z

    As the government opens bidding for its second wave of the Priority Schools ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø Programme, it’s important schools and contractors consider the challenges ahead to make best use of the £2bn of extra funding

  • Sarah Richardson
    Comment

    Learning from Brazil

    2014-06-06T06:00:00Z

    International scrutiny has been intensified because the World Cup build has fuelled fears about Brazil’s ability to host the Olympics in two year’s time

  • Sarah Richardson
    Comment

    University challenge

    2014-05-30T06:00:00Z

    The Russel Group’s plans to spend £9bn on capital projects between now and 2016/17 makes them a more powerful client base than the Olympic Delivery Authority was back before the 2012 Games.

  • Ike Ijeh
    Comment

    Out of the ashes - the Mackintosh School of Art

    2014-05-30T06:00:00Z

    The fire at Mackintosh School of Art was an admission that our buildings are as susceptible to damage as they ever have been, but it’s restoration will raise further questions

  • James Wates
    Comment

    Home ownership is a UK tradition

    2014-05-28T10:22:00Z

    Despite warnings that the government scheme is overheating the housing market, Help to Buy has tapped into Britain’s cultural desire for home ownership and helped restore confidence in the market in the process