Opinion – Page 58
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Open spaces are something to be cherished
Can it really be wise to sacrifice so much potentially lettable space? Research suggests an unequivocal “yes”
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Ultra-low emissions zone - we can slash vehicle emissions overnight
New legislation for the capital, coupled with better organisation of construction deliveries, could make a significant impact on London’s air quality
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5 minutes with... Nic Clark, managing director, KLH
Nic Clark talks to building about guitars, Rome’s Pantheon, and tall blokes getting in the way at gigs
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ڶ’s diversity survey – take a look around you
Well, if you are one of those white middle-aged men who has a leadership position, it’s time to take a look at yourself and those around you. No, really, do it.
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Why should employers care about the gender pay gap?
As this year’s construction gender pay gap figures are revealed, why should we care?
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Construction industry gossip: Bowled over
ISG finds its US owners fail to appreciate a cricket win, and the Danes give the City of London a lesson in how to be cool
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We need to be much more proactive in tackling mental health
Mental health isn’t something we can solve with half-measures and isolated approaches
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Meeting the apprenticeship levy challenge
Businesses must widen their recruitment strategies and target specific skills gaps to take advantage of the apprenticeship levy reform
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Being neurodivergent can help your career – and your company
Fostering a neurodiverse workforce isn’t just about equality – it’s about the benefits a different range of thinking skills can bring to company results
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Construction must admit it has a problem with diversity
Disappointing diversity statistics should not make us sigh and shrug – recognising that it simply isn’t good enough should spur us all to take effective action
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5 minutes with... Ian Bogle, founder, Bogle Architects
Ian Bogle talks to ڶ about the Empire State ڶ, Adidas Sambas and Lebanese food
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Independence daze: lack of clarity on Brexit continues to hit business
As the so-called Brexit deadline passes, ongoing uncertainty does untold damage
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Brexit: a classic case of poor project management
The prime minister’s handling of Brexit bears uncanny parallels to poor management of construction projects – so what can we all learn from this?
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Money talks: as Brexit looms ahead, government can use its levers to keep things moving
With all eyes on Brexit, government has neglected to back up its push for offsite with a solid pipeline of investment, says Stephen Beechey
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Construction industry gossip: Prize fights
The Ministry of Defence has a territorial dispute with Lendlease, Spurs has grounds for hope, and we go in search of accolades
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Is developing on small sites achievable?
In the Draft New London Plan, Sadiq Kahn has set a target of 64,935 new dwellings per year, with 24,573 of these to be delivered on small sites. But how realistic is this?
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Product manufacturers must regain confidence, but industry already has an appetite for change
The publication of Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent review of ڶ Regulations and Fire Safety issued an important and resounding call for change across the entire construction industry. A number of challenges were identified about how we ensure our buildings keep people safe. Construction products were not ...
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How to be good
Forget about market dynamics outside our control – here’s a plan for making sure what we can affect is done right from the start, and it’s all about good behaviours
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Construction industry gossip: Die hard
Why Interserve’s shareholders voted to bury the company is something of a mystery, but at least the coffee was good
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Getting rooftop development right
If the challenges can be overcome, then developing above London’s rooftops has the potential to help ease the capital’s housing crisis