All Industry comments articles – Page 35

  • Dan Stewart
    News

    Much ado about nothing

    2007-08-08T14:37:00Z

    A dry wind of inactivity has been blowing through ڶ’s offices this week. Yes, it’s the silly season. Thank God we’re all off on holiday…

  • Phil Clark
    News

    No Hips replacement please

    2007-08-01T12:54:00Z

    Plenty of fears are being raised today about today's introduction of Home Information Packs. Despite the concerns there is more good than bad in the new legislation as long as the will and skill is there to enforce them.

  • Thomas Lane
    News

    Enforce the regs - now or later?

    2007-08-01T12:01:00Z

    The government is proposing to toughen up building regulations by extending the period building control can prosecute. Fair enough, but there is an anomaly.

  • Mark Leftly
    News

    The resilience of private equity

    2007-07-30T09:44:00Z

    Private equity is still a force to be reckoned with despite the expected reduction in tax relief and current lending difficulties

  • Phil Clark
    News

    Will the QS visa victory lead to a drop in pay for the profession?

    2007-07-27T12:46:00Z

    Our QS readership is split on the impact of the profession making it to a list of endangered professions. Some reckon it's going to burn a hole in their pockets while others see it as a short term fix for overworked staff.

  • Phil Clark
    News

    Readers choose sides on Livingstone Vs HSE ruck

    2007-07-23T14:43:00Z

    Ken Livingstone’s rant against the HSE and its “barmy bureaucrats” inspired a host of responses from building.co.uk readers. Many of them, against their better judgement, actually agreed with the London mayor’s angry attack on the executive. Plus readers respond to the collapse of Metronet.

  • Phil Clark
    News

    Here’s one way to lessen the floods

    2007-07-23T12:55:00Z

    The Government is under pressure to roll out huge new flood defence schemes in the wake of recent floods that have spread across the country. Well there’s a less eye catching but probably more effective policy they could look at before opening up the coffers.

  • Thomas Lane
    News

    Exploding pipes belong to the age of steam

    2007-07-19T13:36:00Z

    The proposed district heating systems in the UK are very different to the one that exploded under the streets of New York.

  • Phil Clark
    News

    Metronet mess: why and what next?

    2007-07-19T13:23:00Z

    The collapse of Metronet has bruised reputations and hugely damaged the credibility of PPP/PFI for complex infrastructure projects

  • Phil Clark
    News

    Consolidated effort required

    2007-07-17T16:55:00Z

    A new logistics centre in South London offers the potential win win win for project teams – cutting costs, time and reducing the industry’s carbon footprint. Can it really take off?

  • Dan Stewart
    News

    Can we fix it?

    2007-07-12T09:52:00Z

    CIC chief Keith Clarke wants us to project a more positive image of workplace health and safety, but is that really going change anything? And is it as much fun as pointing out the foibles of safety cowboys?

  • News

    Brown lays foundations for housing Nirvana

    2007-07-11T14:28:00Z

    Gordon Brown wants to build 40,000 more homes a year and today he revealed how he intends to hit the target

  • Thomas Lane
    News

    Squirrels have invaded my roof space

    2007-07-10T12:04:00Z

    Squirrel's are a pest but do they cause condensation? ڶ's technical editor is not too sure and is happy to open the question to the floor

  • Phil Clark
    News

    The great unfazed

    2007-07-06T10:27:00Z

    Phil Clark finds members of ڶ’s new networking club in Manchester to be full of youthful ambition

  • Dan Stewart
    News

    I, Rambo

    2007-07-06T00:00:00Z

    A heartfelt apology from this week's ڶ coverboy, which he - and we - feel is owed for unfortunate timing on three fronts. Well, at least two... (smokers will just have to wear it)

  • Phil Clark
    News

    The green guide to King's Cross Central

    2007-06-26T11:40:00Z

    Argent boss Roger Madelin gives a grand tour and voices his frustrations at the obstacles facing sustainable developments

  • Thomas Lane
    News

    Would I live in an offsite home?

    2007-06-13T15:14:00Z

    ڶ's technical editor ponders whether he would buy one of the low-energy homes on display at Offsite 2007

  • Tony Bingham
    News

    Reading the small print

    2007-06-12T12:23:00Z

    Entry to heaven should not have to depend on clear mobile phones and strong thumbs

  • Mark Leftly
    News

    Gordon's first steps

    2007-06-05T15:00:00Z

    What will the early days of Gordon Brown's premiership tell us about his leadership style? Send us your thoughts and you could win a bottle of champagne

  • Dan Stewart
    News

    Why Lord Lawson is good for the environment

    2007-06-01T10:53:00Z

    The former Chancellor's alternate view on climate change may leave some hot under the collar but at least he provides much needed fuel for a healthy debate