Opinion – Page 10
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Long read
The stakes are high – so are the rewards: AI and the future of construction
In a special long-read comment piece, Martha Tsigkari of Foster + Partners considers how AI will affect our industry
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Comment
We still aren’t moving fast enough in the race against climate change
The government claims its third national adaptation programme represents a step-change in its approach to approving infrastructure resilience. David Smith is not so sure
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Comment
Construction industry gossip: Baking in Seville and chilling in Manchester
Baking in Seville, chilling in Manchester, and taking it slow on testing regimes
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Comment
We have the tools to transform the way we build – now we need the leadership
To overcome the multiple barriers obstructing technological change, we must look to the industry’s own leaders rather than to government
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Comment
Four ways to effectively manage construction equipment
When times are tough and there is pressure to cut costs, that is when opportunities to streamline operations start to show themselves, says Neeral Shah of Yardlink
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Comment
Decarbonising the NHS demands a strategic approach
 If it is to become the first net zero carbon national health system in the world, we need to address a complex series of challenges, says Geoff Southern at Arcadis
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Comment
Manchester’s ‘can do’ attitude continues to fast-track growth
The worker bee is a longstanding symbol of the city, representing industrious Mancunians working hard together to achieve. More than 150 years on, that spirit continues to be embodied in the relentless pace of development and regeneration in the city and across the region, says Mei Ren, partner at Buro ...
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Comment
M&S Oxford Street: Not just any planning decision – a Michael Gove planning decision…
The secretary of state’s intervention in this case is bizarre, illogical, unhelpful and politically motivated, writes Gleeds chairman Richard Steer
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Comment
A serious approach to planning can prevent project over-runs and over-spends
Project over-runs and over-spends could become a thing of the past if we can improve the preparation, says Jonathan Hunter of Elecosoft
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Comment
Gove’s M&S decision: the start of a new era, or a ploy to conceal net zero backsliding?
Does the landmark decision signal a clear change in government policy, or does it just presage more uncertainty, asks Ben Flatman
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Comment
The enforcement of adjudicators’ awards under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996
This article considers four recent decisions on the enforcement of adjudicators’ awards
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Comment
Six years on from Grenfell and real change is finally happening
The pace of reforms since Grenfell has been frustratingly slow, but real change is being delivered, writes Andrew Mellor
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Comment
Why don’t we think of water as part of the sustainability crisis?
We consume too much water, with demand increasing and supply dwindling. This impending disaster should be treated as seriously as carbon reduction, says Jason HornerÂ
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Comment
Construction industry gossip: The Sex Pistols, the Dulux puppy and more
The latest gossip from around the industry
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Comment
You lead on net zero. The politicians will have to follow
Industry professionals are pushing forward with collaborative problem-solving and sharing best practice while they wait for the government to catch up
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Comment
We’ve lost our lead in the fight against climate change. Now it’s crunch time
The muted response to the UK’s latest climate change progress report highlights that the current approach isn’t working, observes Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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Comment
ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø safety - it’s time for us all to take responsibility
With more regulations coming down the line, we need true collaboration from the industry, writes Suzannah Nichol
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Comment
Lord Kerslake: ‘The sector has lost a supremely powerful voice’
The untimely death of former Homes and Communities Agency boss and Peabody chair Lord Kerslake has left the housing sector poorer, says Joey Gardiner
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Comment
Smarter IT choices are needed to stay ahead of the ESG curve
The impact of construction on climate change has prompted widespread adoption of more sustainable design and build practices. Keith Ali, MD at Creative ITC, considers how better working practices can help firms meet their ESG targets
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Comment
New homes can (and must) be delivered with nature in mind
A ‘habitat-first’ development in west London aims to emphasise the importance of enhancing and protecting wildlife in and around our schemes, writes Marcus Bate of Mount AnvilÂ