Opinion – Page 254
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Hansom: Here, there and everywhere
Ecobuild was hectic from the get-go - what with having to make sure none of the Lego pandas escaped and soothing hurt feelings from a damning tweet - some didn’t even let up in their leisure time
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Lack of clarity gives developers opportunity
Under the NPPF, areas without local plans are in limbo
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Having a blast
The star of this safety blunder is quick off the mark when he spots an opportunity
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NPPF: Reaction to the final document
Now the Coaliton has finally published its National Planning Policy Framework, ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø gathers together the sector’s views
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Delivering the infrastructure for long-term growth
Davis Langdon’s head of government and public sector reflects on Budget 2012
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Why are we still waiting?
Barton Willmore’s Ian Tant on the disappointing lack of clarity over planning reform in the budget
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Has the OBR misread the housing market?
Brian Green questions whether George Osborne or his successor could be left looking to fill a £2bn Stamp Duty hole
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Procurement of a performance bond: Sweett (UK) Ltd vs Michael Wight Homes Ltd
This case acts as a warning to consultants regarding what their obligations are with regards to obtaining bonds from contractors
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A quick guide to corporate insolvency
A quick guide to corporate insolvency in England and Wales
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Quietly positive
Green-light for infrastructure schemes and a date for the NPPF are welcome developments
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How to kick a can down a road
High court judges are rebelling and want to send standard final accounts disputes to the countu courts. All very well, but it would be a lot quicker to get adjudicators to hear them
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The Green Deal will turn the UK into a dynamic energy efficiency market
Our Green Deal vision will turn the UK into a world-leading energy efficiency market, says Greg Barker
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My digital life ... Justin Nicholls
This partner in Make Architects is was an early convert to Twitter and LinkedIn and is branching out into blogging and analytics
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Brian Green on ... employment figures
Employment in construction is flat but there is disparity across the regions
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Inbox: 23 March 2012
This week one reader wonders why SMEs are treated so badly; others are confused over the state of the housing market… and the Construction Act; while the railways get a passenger scratching his head
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Boom and bust design theory
Our economic cycle, constantly revolving between feast and famine, will never encourage good, sustainable architecture. It is time we found a better way, says Jack Pringle
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Hansom: Use your assets
This week, a high-vis clothing firm enlists the help of a former Ecuador president, an architecture boss hopes animal behaviour will help her win The Apprentice, and the Energy Saving Trust generates heat
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A great three days at Ecobuild
Kriss Akabusi, cucumber coolers and the discovery of the elusive Lego panda all contributed to an excellent second day on the UBM stand at Ecobuild