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CommentA sustainable solution for the future of UK schools
The RAAC crisis presents an聽聽opportunity for the government and the construction industry to reevaluate their approach to building sustainability and safety,聽writes Tony Sheridan, group commercial director for Cemfree
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CommentThis year鈥檚 Stirling shortlist is in tune with these times
The final six projects in contention for the 2023 prize are all marked by an underlying seriousness and a tendency towards simple forms and materials, writes Ben Flatman
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CommentWe urgently need to invest in our state school buildings. It鈥檚 already too late鈥�
The disparity in terms of investment in England鈥檚 independent and state school buildings is huge, getting bigger and unacceptable, writes Jerry Tate聽
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CommentRetrofit is not the enemy, it鈥檚 a golden opportunity 鈥� so long as our industry can deliver
M&S鈥檚 decision to appeal against Michael Gove鈥檚 verdict over the future of their flagship store reminds us (again) how important it is that we rise to the sustainability challenge, writes Richard McWilliams聽聽
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CommentScandal over RAAC school closures points to a deeper malaise
Yesterday鈥檚 shocking news about the state of buildings made using lightweight concrete should prompt politicians to reboot the entire school rebuilding programme
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CommentAre you underestimating (and undermining) the value of your estimators?
Without the right digital tools, estimators cannot fully leverage their cost-saving capabilities and will continue to be hamstrung heroes as well as unsung ones, writes Simon Herod
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CommentActive collaboration is the key to progress in the built environment
There are so many vibrant, young, energetic new practices and individuals shaping the narrative of what is good in our profession. We must protect and nurture them, writes Sadie Morgan聽
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CommentWill Sunak鈥檚 鈥榩lan for growth鈥� be a magnet for future investment?
Recent government announcements suggest a belated commitment to expanding energy infrastructure, but much more is needed, writes Peter Sibley聽
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CommentSunak and Starmer should give construction the attention it deserves
There is an opportunity for the two biggest parties to put the built environment front and centre, writes Richard Steer
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Long readThe stakes are high 鈥� so are the rewards: AI and the future of construction
In a special long-read comment piece, Martha Tsigkari of Foster + Partners considers聽how AI will affect our industry
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CommentWe still aren鈥檛 moving fast enough in the race against climate change
The government claims its third national adaptation programme represents a step-change in its approach to approving infrastructure resilience.聽 David Smith is not so sure
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Baking in Seville and chilling in Manchester
Baking in Seville, chilling in Manchester, and taking it slow on testing regimes
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CommentWe have the tools to transform the way we build 鈥� now we need the leadership
To overcome the multiple barriers obstructing technological change, we must look to the industry鈥檚 own leaders rather than to government
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CommentFour ways to effectively manage construction equipment
When times are tough and there is pressure to cut costs, that is when opportunities to streamline operations start to show themselves, says聽Neeral Shah of Yardlink
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CommentDecarbonising the NHS demands a strategic approach
聽If it is to become the first net zero carbon national health system in the world, we need to address a complex series of challenges, says Geoff Southern at Arcadis
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CommentManchester鈥檚 鈥榗an do鈥� attitude continues to fast-track growth
The worker bee is a longstanding symbol of the city, representing industrious Mancunians working hard together to achieve. More than 150 years on, that spirit continues to be embodied in the relentless pace of development and regeneration in the city and across the region, says Mei Ren, partner at Buro ...
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CommentM&S Oxford Street: Not just any planning decision 鈥� a聽Michael Gove planning decision鈥�
The secretary of state鈥檚 intervention in this case is bizarre, illogical, unhelpful and politically motivated, writes Gleeds chairman Richard Steer
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CommentA serious approach to planning can prevent project over-runs and over-spends
Project over-runs and over-spends could become a thing of the past if we can improve the preparation, says Jonathan Hunter of Elecosoft
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CommentGove鈥檚 M&S decision: the start of a new era, or a ploy to conceal net zero backsliding?
Does the landmark decision signal a clear change in government policy, or does it just presage more uncertainty, asks Ben Flatman
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CommentThe enforcement of adjudicators鈥� awards under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996
This article considers four recent decisions on the enforcement of adjudicators鈥� awards