Opinion – Page 87
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By the people, for the people
dRMM’s Hastings Pier winning the Stirling prize is the satisfying result of seven years of close collaboration, crowdfunding and communityÂ
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The architecture of happiness
We all like to get recognition for our work but it’s also important to remember why we do what we do
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Unchartered waters
These are challenging times for industry - can it cope with an accelerating pace of change?
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A tsunami of change
How will the industry find its way through the imminent challenges of disruptive technology?
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The stress test
There are probably 101 reasons why these large specialist firms have suffered catastrophic problems, with a few major ones front and centre
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We’re all accountable for skills
The ambition of the CITB reform plan is essential – now the industry itself must step up its game too, if construction’s skills challenges are to be met
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New ways to attract talent
The findings in this year’s Good Employer Guide provide some answers to the current issues construction is facing today in relation to the attraction and retention of the right people
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Hansom: Lofty visions
This week, I examine a sky forest in Vietnam, a German charity takes the moral high ground with a friendly gesture and the MoA has a delicious idea
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A chance to stop retention abuse
Abuse of the cash retention system has hurt SMEs for too long. The proposed statutory deposit scheme could change all that
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A whole new kind of building blocks
David Savage examines the potential impact on the construction sector of blockchain, the technology behind bitcoin
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Sustainability: Brexit – it’s time to plan for the future
The impending split from Brussels gives us a great incentive to focus on competing globally
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CPA/Barbour ABI Index: Activity up against downward trend
Construction activity on the ground rose marginally in October after September’s sharp fall
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A sector technically in recession
This scenario is not new, but with the tide of uncertainty flowing through the economy, there is the danger that these non-housing sectors will continue to return a subdued performance
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Budget 2017: a serious stimulus for housing
Chancellor Phillip Hammond is putting his money where his mouth is, writes Tom Broughton
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Budget reaction: £44bn pledge to boost housing sector
This year’s Budget did give a much needed £44bn boost to the housing sector. But, asks Michael Dall, will it be enough to boost supply?
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What impact will the MEES regulations have on construction?
Kilian Pender answers questions on the impact of the building energy efficiency regulations as the start date approaches
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Heathrow hubs highlight how a sector deal could make a difference
There is a powerful appetite for innovation in construction – government needs to help transform the industry with a sector dealÂ
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From red flags to rate rises – a developer’s survival guide to contractor fragility
It is vital for developers to understand the signs that contractors are struggling financially. This guide gives you some examples of vital questions to ask
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Time to think outside the housing box
The housing industry can tackle the crisis by innovating and taking advantage of off-site manufacturing
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Work in construction: Rewards and awards
Uncertain times mean that staff are looking for job security, while the very best recently got their day in the sun at the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø Awards