Opinion – Page 209
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Making use of what we've got
Central government is at last beginning to make more of its assets, but it is local government, sitting on the lion’s share of the £370bn public estate, that must now harness its resources
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10 years of top contractors and housebuilders
A look back at the firms that have dominated the industry over the last decade, and the changing fortunes of contractors and housebuilders
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Reader competition 26 July: In the detail
Can you identify this building from the close-up photo?
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Finally, 2013 starts to warm up
Data from the CPA/Barbour ABI index shows growth across several different sectors
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Designer's putty
Interactive design tools offer architects and engineers accurate, fast control of the materials they work with and allow their clients to see the building responding before their eyes
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Hansom: Down to earth
China’s 883m Sky City tower guarantees residents high living, but it’s more lowly schemes in Greenwich and Millwall that have converted the developers themselves. Plus, a prince is born!
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Support charter for fair payment times
The industry is one of the worst offenders when it comes to late payments, and urgent action is needed
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Best way to insure schemes
A bespoke insurance programme that covers the supply chain under one policy is the safest approach
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Is it time for housing policy to pay more heed to the costs and the benefits of location?
From just over a quarter of the sale price of a home in the late 1950s, location now accounts for close on 70%
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Have you got what it takes?
Investors with a well targeted product for a burgeoning rental market can cash in
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Housebuilders race ahead in robust recovery
UK housebuilding’s remarkable recovery means its value has doubled over last 12 months
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My digital life … Heather Jermy
Purcell’s associate and heritage consultancy manager on buying sandals, Dire Straits, and her relationship with her tablet
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The heat is on
The industry needs to act now to prevent boom-time type problems blighting recovery
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Hansom: Ups and downs
There’s an artificial indoor beach in China, posthumous RICS membership for one of our great scientific minds, some architects ride back into town, and why coming down can be harder than going up
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Long-term pipeline needed for investment
Taking on an apprentice for four years remains a significant commitment when pipelines of work are so uncertain
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'Fair share' decided by the law
If a company is complying with UK tax law, what’s the problem?
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Recovery still has a long way to go
Industry and government need to work together to build on the green shoots of growth
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The green Deal, social housing and a degree in maths?
The Green Deal should be able to provide finance for this sector. The big question is, will the projected cost-savings be realised?
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Build more student accommodation, free up homes for families – good idea
This move would not solve the housing crisis, but it would have a big impact in some towns and cities
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How we can use Global Construction 2025 to reinvigorate the industry
The expansion of global construction is an opportunity for the UK to establish itself as a place of expertise