Opinion – Page 225
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Hansom: confession time
This week, ڶ comes clean about its involvement in the 2012 Olympics and Arnie throws his weight behind the government’s Energy Efficiency Policy. Plus, there seems to be a lot of cycling
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My digital life … Mark Naysmith
The WSP deputy managing director on being a Twitter virgin, why he isn’t into social netwroking, and Gangnam Dance Booth
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Exploiting the green market
The green agenda is poised to create thousands of jobs and real growth. But imagination and commitment are needed to grasp this chance, says Willmott Dixon’s Chris Durkin
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Economic forecasts: 'Decade of pain' exaggerated
A reader argues there is cause for optimism in the construction industry
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EU rules: All is not lost, locally
The debate over regulations governing procurement continues …
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Green Deal is no big deal
Why consequential improvements are vital for the energy efficiency programme
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Construction forecasters get more pessimistic – the difference a year makes
Last year turned out to be much worse than predicted with about £3.5bn less work than expected
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Dubai: A place in the sun
Alastair Stewart’s recent trip to Dubai opened his eyes to a surprising amount of construction activity going on, although margins are slimmer and clients tougher than ever before
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Victory at last
The lifting of the Olympics marketing ‘gag’ shows a concerted industry effort can change baffling official policy
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Wonders & blunders with Andrew Taylor
Two London residential developments could not be more at odds, says Andrew Taylor. One offers tastefully delineated space, another misinterprets the city’s architectural language
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My digital life … Matthew Munson
The PER Hire managing director on checking his email too often, never using Twitter, and listening to Gangnam Style
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More questions than answers
Despite this magazine’s exposure of the blacklisting scandal and the recent parliamentary and press scrutiny, we still haven’t got to the bottom of this abuse, says Michael Meacher MP
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Hansom: Augmented reality
If the truth is somewhat dull, a dash of artistic licence can go a long way - just add some proud left-wing anecdotes, a few scatter cushions, a well-rehearsed dance routine and a pair of knickers
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Roll out DECs to private sector
Support for our Green for Growth campaign from the Property and Energy Professionals Association
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Should I stay or should I go?
Strategic asset management can be so much more than a buy or sell decision, says Richard McCarthy, it is a chance for innovation
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Subsidise Green Deal rates
A reader writes to suggest that the Green Deal will not succeed with interest at the current rate
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EU rules: It’s tough to keep it local
A reader writes with a view on the realities of dealing with EU labour rules
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Refitting for the future
Refurbishing our ageing buildings to become more energy efficient would address so many issues
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Good for Grimshaw
A reader describes Grimshaw’s “hub city” solution on aviation capacity as “proactive and creative”
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Green Deal must be affordable
The Green Deal will only be successful if the public knows for sure that they will save money