Opinion – Page 13
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Starmer must make sure he is not embarking on a mission impossible
Labour has set off on its pre-election marathon, but what should we make of Keir Starmer’s plans and how is policy likely to evolve?
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Centralised pool of experts could solve local authority planning crisis
A bold, fresh approach is needed to tackle the shortcomings of a system under so much strain that it is damaging the sector and wider economy
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This is our land: One year after invasion of Ukraine, Gleeds employee explains why she stayed
Sustainability consultant Tetiana Kanashchuk still lives with her son in a town outside Kyiv. On International Women’s Day she shares her daily challenge for survival and her hopes for a better futureÂ
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Opening doors to opportunity
There’s a world of possibility that businesses can unlock for the next generation, Kier’s Louisa Finlay talks about getting involved in Open DoorsÂ
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Rafael Viñoly’s legacy to the UK is a mixed one
The Uruguayan architect bestrode the world stage and had a refreshingly open approach to design, but the UK was not where he excelled, writes Ben Flatman
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How robot mediators and AI can help resolve construction disputes
Technology will move us away from the traditional resolution of disputes through the court system, writes Simon TolsonÂ
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Should the scope of HS2 be cut to save money?
Politicians understandably want to keep bills down but the more you look at the proposed cuts the less they make sense, says Tom Lane
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We’re not lazy, we just need more investment
We are one of the largest employers in the UK with the potential to shape our nation’s future. The government must help us make the most of that opportunity, writes Richard Steer of Gleeds
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We must design the vibrancy back into our urban places
This should be the ‘comeback’ year for culture in our cities, but we need to reconsider how best to define our cultural spaces, says Sadie Morgan
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This is how we aim to build a better business
B Corp-certified Stride Treglown has published its first positive impact report. Pierre Wassenaar explains the importance of measuring their social and environmental impact
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Construction industry gossip: Back in the saddle
This month was alll about new starts, false starts, and hill starts
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Risk and responsibility: unpicking the first post-Grenfell court decisions
Recent High Court decisions suggest contractors will struggle to successfully challenge the costs of an implemented and effective remedial cladding solution
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We all need to get a move on to tackle Scope 3 emissions
If everyone simply asked suppliers for their environmental impact data we would quickly build up a picture of our combined emissions - so let’s get cracking
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T&T’s takeover of Alinea has met with mixed emotions, why?
There has been some sadness and disappointment at the deal, but also admiration for the flag-bearer for independent QS firms
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It is vital that we build healthier towns and cities
Given the proportion of people living in urban areas, we must make them as climate resilient and nature-friendly as possible, says Ramboll biodiversity specialist Samantha Deacon
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Radical change needed now to cut the volume of materials in construction
The industry must move faster, and adopt a collaborative approach, if we are to stand any chance of reaching net zero targets, writes Tony Selwyn of Plowman Craven
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Why we should take the government property strategy seriously
This is a long-term and credible plan to create a smaller, better and greener public estate, says ISG’s Zoe Price
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Sharing financial risk is the best way for the sector to weather the economic storm
With market uncertainty to contend with in the months ahead, collaborative partnership and risk-sharing must be the way forward for the sector, Matt Voyce of Quintain writes
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Changing the building safety culture
Rebuilding loss of trust following Grenfell is crucial for the construction sector and signing up to the non-profit ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø A Safer Future’s charter is a good step towards this, writes David Thomas
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Time to think big: ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø celebrates 180 years
In this anniversary year we have launched the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø the Future Commission to identify how construction can change and improve – we also look back at our long heritage by digging into the archive