All Comment articles – Page 53
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Criticism of industry progress towards net zero is undeserved
Cundall’s Alan Fogarty says the industry has made significant steps towards net zero despite the Committee for Climate Change’s recent thumbs down
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Slogans are all well and good but now we need action
Industry needs to see more detail of prime minister’s post-covid recovery plans, says Aecom’s UK chief David Barwell
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Build, Build, Build: Big on rhetoric, but no new money yet
Today’s speech by the PM is a welcome shot in the arm for construction, but while he has sped up spending there is no new stimulus - and no mention of retrofitting homes
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Tony Pidgley was a man always ahead of the game
Admired, feared and respected in equal measure, the industry has lost one of its greats, writes Joey Gardiner
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Lessons in how to regulate construction post covid
Reforms in two other countries show how a sharp focus on standards offers a way to emerge stronger from this crisis, says Mark Farmer
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Let construction be the victor, not the victim
Our sector has the power to lead the economic recovery – but we must work together, and in new ways, in order to seize that chance
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International BIM takes a big step forward
The first BIM protocol for use with ISO 19650 provides a legal framework for those using the international standard
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Let’s act in good faith, always – not just during covid
Emergency government guidance on contracts urges us to ‘behave responsibly’ during the pandemic. But why only now?
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How to adapt for long-term resilience
Some of the changes under lockdown may be here to stay, says EY’s UK construction leader Ian Marson
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When two metres becomes one
Government is on the verge of reducing social distancing rules - those running construction sites will welcome the move, says Gleeds’ Richard Steer
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Taylor Wimpey’s cash raising move hits right note
Housebuilder’s decision is a canny piece of work, writes ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø Value’s Tony Williams
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Policy priorities for a green recovery
While government is in listening mode, UKGBC’s Julie Hirigoyen argues for sustainable growth through three fronts
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A vital insurance backstop
Construction will benefit hugely from the £10bn trade credit insurance state scheme, says Milo Bogaerts of Euler Hermes
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Variations and covid-19 claims
Can variations clauses be invoked over pandemic-driven changes to the way construction projects are being run?
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If black lives really matter, then do something
Construction firms do not need another racial inequality review to tell them what to do - we know what makes a difference, now let’s get on with it, says Mary Pierre-Harvey
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What will the insolvency bill mean for construction contracts?
 The bill aims to help firms hit by the pandemic but will permanently change how contracts work
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Getting better: Life after the virus
Our cities and offices will go through radical change during this crisis, and will emerge as more enjoyable places for us all
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People of colour and construction
Many in our sector have spoken out about racial inequality, but the Black Lives Matter campaign shows we need to do much more
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Facing up to tighter public sector budgets
Covid-19 could trigger stronger alliances with construction firms, says Scape’s Mark Robinson
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Blueprint for building our economic recovery
Government must take fast, bold and decisive action to avoid the worst recession in centuries, says KPMG’s Richard ThrelfallÂ