All Construction 2025 articles 鈥� Page 7
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CommentThere's a job to do
Thousands of people are out of work in the UK and yet construction has a skills shortage, surely this is one problem we can solve?
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CommentGame-changing ideas in construction
Innovation, lean construction and BIM are making a big difference in how we work
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好色先生TVIndustry leaders hit out at 鈥榖ox-ticking鈥� energy-audit scheme
Critics say 鈥渕ad鈥� government scheme risks duplicating existing programmes
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CommentWhy going green can save cash quicker than you think
Sustainability shouldn鈥檛 just be seen as about long-term paybacks for increased investment
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CommentIs it wintertime for housing policy?
The leaves are falling, and the government has just downgraded the importance of housing policy. But a new model is still needed to build at scale
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CommentArchitectural education ignores the challenge of our time
Too many architects assume their lack of energy performance knowledge will be 鈥榝ixed鈥� by others
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CommentHousing challenge requires whole new politics
Are the current crop of politicians up to the task of solving the UK housing crisis?
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CommentPrepare for generations X, Y and Z
The industry leaders of today have to embrace attitudes and skills across the generations otherwise our working practices are at risk of looking dated and irrelevant
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CommentEducating for BIM
It鈥檚 essential for construction professionals to be BIM literate, and to achieve that goal we have to adapt our approach learning
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CommentConstruction risks a serious skills deficit
With one third of senior construction managers to reach retirement age in near future the industry needs to face up to the challenge of upskilling new generation
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CommentGovernment trials, not tribulations
Early findings from the government鈥檚 trials of new procurement models show that progress towards smarter procurment is being made
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CommentLet's hold firm on green growth
Green is good for business, good for society and it鈥檚 the only way forward
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CommentOur supply chain is our lifeblood
Our supply chain is vital and we are working very hard to find increasingly innovative ways to support those who work for and with us
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CommentConstruction suffers when it ignores diversity
Construction remains white and male dominated and is missing out on talent elswhere
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CommentClients鈥� focus on cost challenges our industry
How will clients鈥� changing demands shape the way consultants work and offer value?
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CommentGlobal measurement standards are key to recovery
By creating a level playing field for the way property is measured, valued and reported in financial statements we鈥檙e likely to see a more stable global market
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CommentMaking BIM work for existing buildings
Adding performance data to existing models will save money in the long run 鈥� but will clients see the benefits?
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CommentPlaying the long game is key in emerging markets
To be a winner in emerging markets, you need to be resilient and invest more to succeed in the long term
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CommentBIM can help solve the UK鈥檚 housing crisis
Using BIM, we can build houses from standardised elements but with enough customisation to appeal to prospective buyers
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CommentIt鈥檚 about capacity, stupid!
We won鈥檛 be able to keep up with higher workloads unless we make construction appealing for young people again