All Comment articles – Page 64
-
Comment
Fighting among ourselves
Greg Verhoef In the early nineties the Latham report espoused collaborative working and partnering; but has the economic downturn brought back combative behaviour?
-
News
Jack Pringle's Election Day blog
Our floating voter is still undecided even as he enters the voting booth... where did he put his X?
-
News
The timing of construction's rapid growth seems a little ironic
The latest buyers' index by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply indicates some of the strongest growth in a decade
-
Comment
10 changes to Part L for 2010
Our energy expert runs through the parts of the new rules that will have the biggest impact
-
News
How construction can make cycling safer
Following the tragic death of architect Rebecca Goosen, who was killed in a collision with a 32-tonne cement mixer last year, ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø's web editor joined a cement mixer driver on a trip through central London to try and understand why HGVs are involved in 39% of all cycling fatalities
-
Comment
Quentin Shears: Golf rage
Simon decided golf would be more fun than doorstepping voters trying to watch Britain’s got talent…
-
Comment
Can Clegg be trusted with BSF?
The Lib Dems’ education policy sounds promising. But, like the other parties, they’re remaining ominously quiet about capital investment
-
Comment
Wonders & Blunders
Phil Reay-Smith loves the first purpose-built TV studio and its proximity to Coronation Street celebs, but is turned off by a new London hospital wing that looks ready to croak
-
Comment
Choice in an age of uncertainty
These days it seems nothing can be taken for granted, whether its simple travel plans or the fact that the Lib Dems are bound to come third. Which can be a good thing
-
News
We're back to double-digit growth in house prices: oh dear
House prices are booming again – crack open the champagne! Or maybe not
-
News
'Pre-pack' administrations face stricter controls
The public’s cynical view of business deals is hardly surprising
-
Comment
How do you make NEC contracts work on major projects?
Three construction professionals discussed their experiences of doing just that, and this is what they said…
-
News
Are the shackles to come off at Crest Nicholson?
Stephen Stone was coy about the details of Horizon's takeover approach, but talking to him this morning he could not suppress his good mood
-
News
Brickonomics: Latest construction forecasts suggest a gloomy outlook
If you're looking for signs of hope in the industry, perhaps you shouldn't read this week's round of predictions...
-
News
Starting your own business, part 17: Taking on a permament employee
Becoming an employer as opposed to using freelance staff is a big responsility, so weigh up the pros and cons carefully
-
News
Brickonomics: It's a double-dip for construction
GDP figures would indicate low growth for the UK and a worrying 0.7% fall for the industry
-
Comment
The winning straight?
All three main parties have laid their environmental cards on the table, but nobody seems to have the full set of policies laid out in the correct way to make a real difference