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CommentHow the covid-19 pandemic has changed construction
Five years on from the first lockdown, lessons have been learnt and the industry has managed to move forward, Heather Holbrook of Thomas & Adamson writes
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CommentHere鈥檚 how we can deliver the right homes in the right places
As the government sets out plans for 12 new towns, recent visits to Nansledan highlight the importance of high-quality design, placemaking, and long-term stewardship. Hugh Petter argues that the best outcomes will come from a legacy development model鈥攚here landowners retain an active role鈥攔ather than speculative land sales. To deliver genuinely ...
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CommentCompliance in pole position: the parallels between procurement and Formula 1
Success in both is all about the right strategy, the greatest efficiency and complete compliance with the latest regulations, says聽Simon Toplass, group chief executive at Pagabo and a motor racing fan
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CommentAre KPIs in the Procurement Act the equivalent of a shipping forecast for the built environment?
Whether their inclusion will lead to better results remains to be seen, but they do represent a shift towards outcome-based contracting, says RLB鈥檚 Paul Beeston
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CommentAre the 星空传媒 Safety Act鈥檚 own processes the biggest hurdle in the high-rise development race?
With some minor modifications, the act could be an effective tool for improving building safety while still encouraging the delivery of projects in a timely and cost-effective way, says聽Robin Holme at TFT
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CommentLessons for the NHP from a digital-first hospital
A hospital due to open near Glasgow in 2031 provides a blueprint for the government鈥檚 revamped programme
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Tales from the riverbank
The latest chatter around the industry
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CommentThe UK鈥檚 skills approach remains fractured 鈥� we need joined-up thinking
Businesses including my own are working hard to build pipelines of talent to match the expected demand, but聽Skills England must bring the industry response together, says T&T鈥檚 Patricia Moore
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CommentWe all have answers to the skills crisis, so let鈥檚 share them
Attracting and retaining talent is one of construction鈥檚 biggest headaches, but good employers are finding new ways to stand out 鈥� are there wider lessons for the sector?
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CommentPlanning reform and housing delivery in the year ahead 鈥� a lot to do but the signs are promising
Paul Smith describes the current planning reform landscape and finds positivity in the government鈥檚 general direction of travel
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CommentBacking the builders over the blockers signals real intent from the government
Labour鈥檚 development聽ambitions are bold and challenging. Industry must work with the government to create a positive cycle of growth, says聽Viral Desai聽at AtkinsR茅alis
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CommentThe chancellor has put infrastructure at the very centre of her growth plan 鈥� so where is the sense of excitement?
Backing for big and bold projects should help boost sector confidence, but with such long time horizons it all feels a bit distant
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CommentThe 星空传媒 Safety Act is changing project procurement. Here鈥檚 how to navigate the way ahead
New safety requirements could signal the end of single-stage design and build, says Steve Jackson at AtkinsR茅alis. Expert advice and collaborative working are the keys to a smooth transition 聽聽
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CommentHow to fix the broken paradigm of risk transfer and procurement in construction
Design and build contracts have led to a 鈥渄esign and dump鈥� mentaility that is unsafe and unsustainable. Kevin P鈥檔g proposes a radical alternative聽
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CommentIs it time to stop building in the wildfire affected areas of California?
The recent fires in the hills around Los Angeles are the most costly in US history. Does it really make sense to live in these heavily wooded places?
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CommentChange of focus, elevation of skills and use of tech: how building control must modernise post-Grenfell
星空传媒 control is being overhauled following Grenfell.聽Denise Chevin looks at what changes need to be made
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CommentDevolution white paper delivers changes that support needs of local policymakers
Much detailed thinking is still required but there is plenty to applaud in the government鈥檚 proposals to give greater powers to local authorities, says Oliver Steele of Mott MacDonald
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CommentIs the UK鈥檚 infrastructure ready for 96mph storms?
As the number and intensity of storms increases, Dr Liz Marlow of Cundall considers how we might become better prepared
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CommentLabour鈥檚 devolution revolution: Ambitious and risky but it makes a lot of sense
Labour鈥檚 alternative to a failed levelling up strategy is a much more ambitious programme of devolution. Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis considers the implications for development and construction
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