Opinion – Page 198
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The spaces in between
Let’s disconnect from the virtual world and use the well-designed built environment to have better, more engaging conversations
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Our cities are posing real energy challenges
First world economies expect uninterrupted power - of course. But the drive to renewable energy means this cannot be taken for granted
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Labour would put housing and construction centre stage
A Labour government would put housing and construction at the heart of economic recovery, write shadow ministers Jack Dromey and Iain Wright
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Architects and engineering firms's growth spurt
Turnover for architectural and engineering firms in the three months to July was 13.8% higher than a year earlier
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The growing case for cautious optimism
Construction needs a recovery in the general economy to take strong hold before the economic drugs injected into the system start to wear off
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Changes in construction jobs by region
Outside of London, there’s a long way to go before job levels get back to their peak
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CG Group Limited vs Breyer Group PLC: Lack of jurisdiction and natural justice.
In this case the judge determined that it would be difficult to see how any challenge on the basis of jurisdiction or breach of natural justice could be maintained
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The right skills for the 2025 challenge
The Industrial Strategy signifies a brighter future for construction if we can get our act in gear now
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The limitations of the localist agenda
Three years on from Eric Pickles’ changes, we must help the government get planning right
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Is it time for a radical rethink of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø Regulations?
Making developers liable for a building’s performance would benefit both customer and industry
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Stephanie Canham
Stephanie Canham is national head of projects and construction at city, national and international law firm Trowers Hamlins
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Construction's oldest foe
James Wates says issues like blacklisting are threatening the industry’s reputation and can turn young people away from construction
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Lessons in group learning
A lack of collaboration in school building projects is the problem we need to address to solve the more for less equation
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Don't be found wanting
The supply chain seems to have been caught out by construction’s recovery, it can’t afford to hesitate any longer
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BIM is just the beginning
The introduction of BIM is just the start of a new era for construction
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My digital life … Debi Lama
Stewart Milne Timber Systems’ regional sales manager Debi Lama on Amy Winehouse, agreeing with the PM (about Twitter), and why her computer is so slow
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Opportunities in the US
British expertise in quantity surveying is in demand in America, but there are some pitfalls to be aware of