All Comment articles – Page 41

  • Will Hurst
    Comment

    Ambassadors in a global market

    2014-02-21T06:00:00Z

    As the economy recovers, there are calls for visa rules to be relaxed in order to smooth the path of the architect, engineer or QS from outside Europe who wants to work here

  • state of play
    News

    City surprised by exit of Kier boss

    2014-02-20T10:24:00Z

    Analysts surprised Paul Sheffield has decided to leave the firm so soon after Kier’s acquisition of May Gurney

  • Chris Wise
    Comment

    Wet behind the ears

    2014-02-19T07:00:00Z

    It turns out that the problem of flood protection, which has flummoxed generations of politicians, can be solved in an afternoon by some engineering undergraduates. But will the government listen?

  • Sarah Richardson
    Comment

    Short-term crises need long-term solutions

    2014-02-14T06:00:00Z

    Even without the shock effect of the recent floods, it is clear that much of the UK’s building and infrastructure provision is already in crisis

  • Sarah Richardson
    Comment

    Power sharing

    2014-02-07T00:00:00Z

    The upturn in the construction industry should redress the power imbalance in the supply chain

  • Joey Gardiner
    Comment

    Courting controversy

    2014-02-07T00:00:00Z

    The government’s move to set up a special planning court is welcome

  • Tom Lane background
    Comment

    It pays to go zero carbon

    2014-02-07T00:00:00Z

    A long-term approach to green policy can deliver radical benefits at reasonable cost

  • intrerview2
    Features

    Interview: Emma Reynolds

    2014-01-31T06:00:00Z

    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

  • Rick Wheal
    Comment

    Dropping targets for renewable energy is not the solution

    2014-01-31T06:00:00Z

    Government claims that higher cost savings could be achieved if markets are left to their own devices could have risky results

  • Sarah Richardson
    Comment

    Will Labour listen?

    2014-01-31T00:00:00Z

    With election nearing, how much can we learn about a future Labour government’s policies towards housebuilding?

  • Sarah Richardson
    Comment

    Doing the robot

    2014-01-24T06:00:00Z

    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

  • Pooran Desai
    Comment

    Let's embrace the 'choice-edited' city

    2014-01-20T06:00:00Z

    Willpower alone is not enough to change behaviours on key areas such as carbon reduction, we also need to ‘choice-edit’ our environment

  • Michael Dall
    Comment

    The numbers look good

    2014-01-17T06:00:00Z

    Inflation has reached its target and unemployment is falling. Things are looking better than even six months ago.

  • Will Hurst
    Comment

    Fighting homophobia in construction

    2014-01-17T06:00:00Z

    Stonewall’s advertising campaign has drawn attention to an important issue facing the construction industry today.

  • Richard Threlfall
    Comment

    Let's politics-proof infrastructure

    2014-01-15T08:24:00Z

    Sir John Armitt’s recent report suggests we need a long-term infrastructure programme that exists beyond the whims of changing governments. ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø’s Agenda 15 initiative could give the industry a chance to make this a reality

  • Sarah Richardson
    Comment

    Agenda 15: Time to build our future

    2014-01-10T06:06:00Z

    ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø’s new initiative, aimed at influencing the main political parties’ policies for the sector, kicks off with one of the biggest industry consultations ever undertaken.

  • Allister Hayman
    Comment

    Immigration, immigration, immigration

    2014-01-10T06:00:00Z

    Immigration is an issue sure to stir up debate, but ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø’s recent survey of the construction industry gives an interesting view on the industry’s attitudes.

  • Iain Withers
    Comment

    A Chinese New Year

    2014-01-10T06:00:00Z

    China has signalled its interest in UK markets. This may be a sign of more change to come in the following year.

  • Nick Pollard
    Comment

    The government has given us some cause for cheer

    2014-01-07T06:00:00Z

    The National Infrastructure Plan 2013 represents some positive commitments that should boost the industry

  • Ann Mingoue
    Comment

    2014 predictions: Wishful thinking

    2014-01-07T06:00:00Z

    Ann Minogue offers some hopes and predictions for 2014, and has a bone to pick with the construction industry’s fairy godmother …