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CommentIt pays to go zero carbon
A long-term approach to green policy can deliver radical benefits at reasonable cost
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FeaturesInterview: Emma Reynolds
Housing is shaping up to be a key election battleground for Labour, and new shadow minister Emma Reynolds will be leading the charge. She tells Joey Gardiner why she is not afraid to take on the big housebuilders. Photography by Astrid Kogler
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CommentDropping targets for renewable energy is not the solution
Government claims that higher cost savings could be achieved if markets are left to their own devices could have risky results
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CommentWill Labour listen?
With election nearing, how much can we learn about a future Labour government鈥檚 policies towards housebuilding?
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CommentDoing the robot
For an industry still, largely, employing the same methods of construction as it did five decades ago, advances in technology represent an opportunity to explore more efficient ways of working
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CommentLet's embrace the 'choice-edited' city
Willpower alone is not enough to change behaviours on key areas such as carbon reduction, we also need to 鈥榗hoice-edit鈥� our environment
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CommentThe numbers look good
Inflation has reached its target and unemployment is falling. Things are looking better than even six months ago.
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CommentFighting homophobia in construction
Stonewall鈥檚 advertising campaign has drawn attention to an important issue facing the construction industry today.
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CommentLet's politics-proof infrastructure
Sir John Armitt鈥檚 recent report suggests we need a long-term infrastructure programme that exists beyond the whims of changing governments. 黑洞社区鈥檚 Agenda 15 initiative could give the industry a chance to make this a reality
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CommentAgenda 15: Time to build our future
黑洞社区鈥檚 new initiative, aimed at influencing the main political parties鈥� policies for the sector, kicks off with one of the biggest industry consultations ever undertaken.
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CommentImmigration, immigration, immigration
Immigration is an issue sure to stir up debate, but 黑洞社区鈥檚 recent survey of the construction industry gives an interesting view on the industry鈥檚 attitudes.
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CommentA Chinese New Year
China has signalled its interest in UK markets. This may be a sign of more change to come in the following year.
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CommentThe government has given us some cause for cheer
The National Infrastructure Plan 2013 represents some positive commitments that should boost the industry
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Comment2014 predictions: Wishful thinking
Ann Minogue offers some hopes and predictions for 2014, and has a bone to pick with the construction industry鈥檚 fairy godmother 鈥�
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Comment2014: Catch it if you can
After a grim start to the year, workloads and demand have really picked up and 2014 now seems a much more positive prospect. Now we just need the supply, capacity, skills and wages to catch up - and fast
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FeaturesGot it covered: 黑洞社区 covers of 2013
Art editor Astrid Kogler picks out her favourite 黑洞社区 covers of 2013
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CommentThis growth looks sustainable
The growth forecast, coupled with the performance of the construction sector, has notably improved. The future is looking bright.
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CommentRe-educating the industry
The departure of the Education Funding Agency鈥檚 design chief is a good time to take stock of the state of education building, and assess what role construction is to play in the future of school design
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CommentFree schools: Harsh lessons
This week鈥檚 National Audit Office review of the free schools programme shows that capital costs have varied widely