Opinion – Page 16
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Lifting the regulation curse
There are sound reasons for compliance with most of the regulations we face in the UK but they must not be allowed to compromise a commitment to quality, Brendan Kilpatrick writes
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Strong and stable? This government is anything but when it comes to energy infrastructure
Doubts over the future of Sizewell C are just the latest manifestation of the mixed messages from the Conservatives over UK energy strategy, writes Peter Sibley
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Testing our mettle - the challenges of driving down our carbon footprint
Too much greenwashing, not enough meaningful change. Christian Mabey of Optima Products considers the industry’s progress on the path to net zero
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It’s back to where we were on planning reform – but the politics has changed
The economy and state of opinion polls for the Conservatives mean we should only expect reforms that will be effective quickly, writes Paul Smith
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Coaching clinic: If in doubt, be more dog
It is important to learn how to communicate assertively, for yourself and your team
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How the government can restore confidence and stimulate growth
Rishi Sunak’s election and his appointment of a new Cabinet provides an opportunity for the implementation of long-term solutions to benefit our industry
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What a long way we’ve come – and what a long way we still have to go
As she prepares to stand down from RLB’s board and looks back over her 40-year career, Ann Bentley feels optimistic and realistic in equal measure
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Show off construction with Open Doors 2023
Inviting job seekers to visit your sites, offices and factories to is a hugely positive step employers can take, says Anne Pavey at DWP
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Time to tackle mental health head on: what construction can learn from football
Former England midfielder Trevor Steven now works as a mental health ambassador. He says construction should do more to look after its workers better
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We cannot afford to ignore the biodiversity challenge
World leaders are gathering to discuss protecting our planet’s biodiversity, the construction sector must be ready to respond
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We must move faster and be more flexible in our approach to decarbonising concrete
It is vital that we reduce concrete’s carbon content. This requires the industry to embrace a less rigid approach to specification
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Timber use stands at a crossroads. TDUK can help you take the correct path
Timber Development UK is the largest timber supply chain body in the UK. Its aim is for timber to become the first choice for any construction project, but how far are we from that goal?
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126 reasons why we should get excited about alliancing
Through collaboration, our industry can work more innovatively and effectively and so rise to some of society’s greatest challenges, says ISG’s Craig Battye
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What does good leadership look like today?
This is a time of change and instability. We all have the potential and the responsibility to help shape its direction, says Sadie Morgan
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We can and must do more to support women during menopause
On Menopause Awareness Day, Justine Elliott of Lovell discusses its impact on women’s careers and what is needed across all industries to better support them at this time
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Trussonomics bangs on about growth but it has just made a recession more likely
Firms were already grappling with severe inflation, an energy crisis and a tight jobs market – now the mini-Budget has made their problems even bigger
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Construction industry gossip: The long view
The new minister is “not fully on top of” the job – but don’t worry, he’ll “look into it”
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Excellence is the real winner in this year’s Stirling Prize
The Stirling has sometimes been used by the judges to indulge in virtue signalling, but this year it simply recognises brilliant architecture, writes Ben Flatman
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BIM ‘black box’ data can boost building efficiency far into the future
While BIM originally stood for building information modelling, the industry increasingly thinks of it as building information management. Michael Bartyzel considers this largely untapped potential
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How to best use data for building safety
Culture, training, and technology key in implementing the ɫTV Safety Act and maintaining a standardised approach to construction projects