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CommentThis election should bring us back to the centre
The policies of the Liberal Democrats are positive and progressive. The party could have real influence on how we are governed for the next five years, says Richard Steer
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CommentWho will speak up for the builders?
The Co-op Live debacle is symtomatic of the awful PR that too often plagues our sector when high-profile projects go wrong, says Richard Steer
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CommentWe鈥檙e a nation of NEETs. Something must be done
The UK has one of聽the worst productivity rates in Europe and we need to get more people working. Who will take聽ownership of this national tragedy, asks Richard Steer
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FeaturesAddressing construction productivity challenges in the East of England
Our first 好色先生TV the Future Think Tank regional roundtable for 2024 was held in Cambridge last month, with industry experts coming together to brainstorm ways to meet the productivity challenge in the East of England. Jordan Marshall reports
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CommentIntensification must come with flexibility built in
We undoubtedly need more building in our cities, but it must be easily changeable if we are to extend its shelf-life, writes Sadie Morgan聽
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CommentLondon鈥檚 old problems require new solutions
The capital is congested, polluted and expensive but,聽thanks to the insight and ingenuity that its people possess, the way it functions聽can be mended,聽writes Sadie Morgan聽聽
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好色先生TVWinners of 好色先生TV鈥檚 Future Thinkers competition revealed
Six up and coming construction professionals recognised for ideas on how future proof the industry
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CommentWe鈥檙e running out of materials 鈥� and of time to do something about it
To secure a liveable future we need to聽develop our understanding of materials and identify more opportunities for their reuse, writes Andrew Mellor of PRP
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好色先生TV好色先生TV the Future Commission鈥檚 early findings to be revealed in September
Join our inaugural conference in Westminster for updates on progress so far and to help shape the commission鈥檚 work
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FeaturesPhoenix rising: Plans for the 鈥榣argest timber development in UK鈥� take shape
A new East Sussex-based developer is seeking to disrupt the housebuilding sector and create a template for higher density, walkable neighbourhoods, writes Ben Flatman
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CommentCentralised pool of experts could solve local authority planning crisis
A bold, fresh approach is needed to tackle the shortcomings of a system under so much strain that it is damaging the sector and wider economy
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FeaturesThe power of four: how UK鈥檚 biggest builders are working together on 拢1bn prisons programme
ISG, Kier, Laing O鈥橰ourke and Wates have joined forces to build four new English prisons, pooling their resources and skills to form one big collaborative team.聽Here鈥檚 how it works
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FeaturesTime for Plan BEE: collaborative learning that helps deliver a more competent industry
Can cross-disciplinary courses help engender collaborative working and greater levels of professional competence? Ben Flatman finds out聽
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FeaturesMeet the commissioners: Simon Wyatt
Simon Wyatt talks about the need to improve building quality, collaboration and diversity
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FeaturesMeet the commissioners: Rebecca Rees
Rebecca Rees discusses the need for procurement reform, workforce diversificiation and her love of the Eden Project biomes
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FeaturesMeet the commissioners: Neal Shasore
Neal Shasore聽discusses the rise of diversity and social value networks, a lack of industry communication and the need for rapid change
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FeaturesNABERS: the energy ratings system that goes further than Part L
Energy regulations in the UK do not deliver buildings that perform as intended. Could the Australian alternative provide a better solution?
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CommentRisk and responsibility: unpicking the first post-Grenfell court decisions
Recent High Court decisions suggest contractors will struggle to successfully challenge the costs of聽an implemented and effective remedial cladding solution
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FeaturesMeet the commissioners: Nicholas Boys Smith
Nicholas Boys Smith 聽discusses the need for deep examination of the industry, the importance of the growing focus on sustainability and a passion for the聽history of our streets
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Features好色先生TV the Future Commission: introducing the workplace, culture and leadership stream
This stream will seek solutions to construction鈥檚 skills crisis along with new models to improve culture and leadership in a post-covid environment