Opinion – Page 143
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Are greens good for you?
Those promoting sustainability have to get better at putting the case that investing in green construction can boost growth
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Online poll: Green party housing policy
Does the Green party’s housing policy have any credibility after its leader Natalie Bennett’s ‘excruciating’ interview on LBC? Vote here
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Finding true North
For the northern powerhouse to narrow the economic divide with the South, dynamic planning and investment on governance and transport will be needed from the get-go
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The shape of things to come
We can’t predict the future, but we can detect certain trends. Here are four that will fundamentally change the way we live
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Housing: A pre-election blame game
As politicians struggle to explain how they will address the housing shortage they inevitably start to criticise housebuilders and their business models
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Procurement has to be reformed
Failed frameworks are just one symptom of a system that’s not working - we need the next government to act urgently
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Why do we make BIM so complicated?
The rush for individual firms to be BIM Level 2 compliant can cause confusion, let’s take a longer-term and more integrated approach
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The future of 'Super Cities'
London has been identified as one of four ‘Super Cities’ that can boast a concentration of real estate investment
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An attractive offer
In a tough recruitment market, how do consultants attract, choose and retain the best people?
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Settlement agreement by email: Raymond Bieber & others vs Teathers Limited (in liquidation)
Did the exchange of emails between the parties’ solicitors amount to a binding settlement? If there was a binding agreement, was this agreement in substance still subject to contract?
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Hear our voice
The sector’s thoughts on political developments count for little if they’re not being heard by Westminster
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Banging the drum
It can be hard for lobby groups to make their priorities heard over the clamour of mainstream national politics. But the unusual dynamics of May’s general election could give construction its chance
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Hansom: Grey matter
Those whose sexual preferences lean towards concrete will be excited by this week’s offerings - the rest of us will have to make do with more cerebral ruminations on the intersection between life, art and fog
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Inside Westminster: Filling in the gaps
What will the Labour Party’s approach to construction be in the run up to the election?
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Political drama
We can’t predict the future, but we can detect certain trends. Here are four that will fundamentally change the way we live
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All eyes on May
January was freezing cold but a good month for construction orders, pointing towards a good year ahead for the industry
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Online poll: The Garden Bridge
Should London’s controversial Garden Bridge be allowed to go ahead? Vote here
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Pickles' DECs consultation beggars belief
Rather than giving up on Display Energy Certificates in the public sector, the government should be extending this success to private buildings
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What makes an effective framework?
Second of a three part series on frameworks: What criteria does a framework need to satisfy in order to be successful