Opinion – Page 51
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Construction industry gossip: Hindsight is a wonderful thing
There were a few regrets this week – a football fan bemoaned deserting the beautiful game and an awkward conversation was conducted
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5 minutes with… Tony Barton, chairman, Donald Insall Associates
Tony Barton tells ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø about having his glass half-full, dry stone walling, and The Clash
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Construction needs to change. But change must be client led
As financier of 40% of all UK construction work, government may be the only client with enough mass to drive real change in industry business models
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Victory over the taxman, for now…
The delay to the reverse charge VAT regime may be a welcome relief, but the pressure will build once more next year
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Social value is not something we can afford to ignore
Social value is no longer a nice to have – if you don’t adopt and deliver social value, you’ll lose work
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ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø on mental health in the built environment
On National Suicide Prevention Day, Redrow’s Karen Jones urges construction to change the mental health conversation on the ground
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Growing pains: It is possible that the UK higher education sector is approaching ‘peak campus’
Dramatic changes in student numbers demand fresh thinking about the adaptability and utilisation of university buildingsÂ
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Breaking down planning barriers will be crucial to getting full fibre in London and other urban areas
A speedy rollout of full fibre across the country should be a priority — but funding alone will not be enough
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Universities’ many challenges
While this week we highlight the many positives about the universities sector, it would be a mistake to think that the boom times will continueÂ
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Construction industry gossip: Gathering speed
Comedian John Bishop has made a pretty penny out of HS2, a construction stalwart gallops into a new field, and my hack spies a jet-powered marvel
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Declaring a climate emergency is a positive step, but what comes next?
Architects, contractors and engineers are declaring a climate emergency. But what should firms – and industry — do now?
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5 minutes with… Anni Folan-White, partner and building services engineer at Ingleton Wood
Anni Folan-White tells ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø about U-boats, the Scottish Parliament and Moules
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Construction industry gossip: Racing ahead
My hack chats to a record-breaking cyclist, Esther McVey has a rousing call and a dogged campaigner is taking many, many steps to try to prevent HS2
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HS2 – stuck in the sidings and the signals aren’t good
Will political chopping and changing finally bring the £56bn scheme grinding to a halt?
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New policies – some old themes
The Johnson government must not forget important themes from previous administrations as Javid looks to spending review
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Do bigger buildings mean a better workplace experience?
The amount of space given to an worker can have an impact on how good their experience is
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Competence: A timely cultural change for our industry
Reduced risk and better quality builds are goals we must pursue in order to regain public trust
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Moving the dial: is construction an economic enabler once again?
Environmental challenges are ones that our industry should rise to because they will create enormous opportunities for companies and individuals
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5 minutes with… Tom Venner, commercial development director, HS2
Tom Venner tells ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø about Euston, impatience and steak-frites