All Comment articles – Page 70
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It’s time for a new body to support our digital experts in construction
Allister Lewis explains why – along with his industry colleagues – he’s setting up a new industry body for digital specialists
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Our existing housing stock must be made accessible too, not just new builds
Campaigns such as the Healthy Homes Act are ensuring new homes are built to accessible standards. But what about the existing stock?
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Time for leadership not excuses
True business management is lacking from our industry. Chief executives and MDs must show real captaincy skills or risk being casualties
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Construction industry gossip: Hindsight is a wonderful thing
There were a few regrets this week – a football fan bemoaned deserting the beautiful game and an awkward conversation was conducted
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5 minutes with… Tony Barton, chairman, Donald Insall Associates
Tony Barton tells ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø about having his glass half-full, dry stone walling, and The Clash
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Construction needs to change. But change must be client led
As financier of 40% of all UK construction work, government may be the only client with enough mass to drive real change in industry business models
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Case in focus: Martin vs McLaren Construction Ltd
Ted Lowery considers an unsuccessful call on a personal guarantee
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Conditions precedent in building contracts
What are conditions precedent meant to require from a contractor in a claim for extra time or money?
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Victory over the taxman, for now…
The delay to the reverse charge VAT regime may be a welcome relief, but the pressure will build once more next year
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Social value is not something we can afford to ignore
Social value is no longer a nice to have – if you don’t adopt and deliver social value, you’ll lose work
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ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø on mental health in the built environment
On National Suicide Prevention Day, Redrow’s Karen Jones urges construction to change the mental health conversation on the ground
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Breaking down planning barriers will be crucial to getting full fibre in London and other urban areas
A speedy rollout of full fibre across the country should be a priority — but funding alone will not be enough
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Growing pains: It is possible that the UK higher education sector is approaching ‘peak campus’
Dramatic changes in student numbers demand fresh thinking about the adaptability and utilisation of university buildingsÂ
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Construction industry gossip: Gathering speed
Comedian John Bishop has made a pretty penny out of HS2, a construction stalwart gallops into a new field, and my hack spies a jet-powered marvel
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Universities’ many challenges
While this week we highlight the many positives about the universities sector, it would be a mistake to think that the boom times will continueÂ
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Solar panels have a right to light
Overshadowing of solar panels has been ruled to be a material consideration in planning
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Construction contract mistakes: That wasn’t quite what we meant
When rectifying contracts to fix drafting mistakes, what happens if the parties disagree on what was meant?
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Declaring a climate emergency is a positive step, but what comes next?
Architects, contractors and engineers are declaring a climate emergency. But what should firms – and industry — do now?
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Reverse VAT is a backwards step
Reverse-charge VAT is an awful idea – subcontractors depend on the taxation time-line delay to ease their cash flow
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5 minutes with… Anni Folan-White, partner and building services engineer at Ingleton Wood
Anni Folan-White tells ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø about U-boats, the Scottish Parliament and Moules