Opinion – Page 179
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BIM won't drive green construction
It’s not the tools that are stopping us building greener buildings, it’s us
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Streets fit for people and not just for cars
The spate of cycling deaths on London’s roads underlines the need for long-term infrastructure planning
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Alphasteel Limited vs Summit Development General Trading: Claims brought against settlement agreement
The case, before Lord Justice Tomlinson, Lady Justice Gloster and Lord Justice Underhill, explores whether the liquidators of Alphasteel contradicted the terms of a settlement agreement
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Why do we put up with these dumb homes?
If our homes were a car they would be about as advanced as a 1950s Cadillac
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Agenda 15: Time to build our future
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV’s new initiative, aimed at influencing the main political parties’ policies for the sector, kicks off with one of the biggest industry consultations ever undertaken.
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What does 2014 hold for sustainability?
My four predictions for the sustainability agenda this year
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Hansom: The morning after
Images from the New Year binge flash before our eyes: it starts with a game of darts; then fireworks; then we wake up from a disturbing dream about massive lobsters to find we’re cuddling a baby seal
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2014: The bigger picture
We saw construction beginning to pick up in 2013 and a few pieces of the construction strategy jigsaw fall into place. This year the onus will be on the industry to lead change that will deliver better value, faster
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Immigration, immigration, immigration
Immigration is an issue sure to stir up debate, but ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV’s recent survey of the construction industry gives an interesting view on the industry’s attitudes.
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A Chinese New Year
China has signalled its interest in UK markets. This may be a sign of more change to come in the following year.
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My digital life ... Gary Raife
The divisional manager at Lakehouse on Mumford Sons, Dubai, and childbirth.
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RICS survey heralds a happy new year, but ...
… the construction industry needs many happy new years to recovery from its weakened state
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Is construction growing or has it gone temporarily into reverse?
The latest ONS figures show a 4% dip in November’s construction figures when other data shows the sector is booming - what’s going on?
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How can we help firms reinvent themselves?
The top firms in the industry have been through this process many times before
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Andrew Warren
Andrew Warren is honorary president of the Association for the Conservation of Energy
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Can our politicians set a carbon saving example to the world?
Cutting our carbon emissions is not just a matter of technical measures, it requires a dramatic cultural change and real political will
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If the hair shirt fits...
Star architects seem to care more about aesthetics and brand than they do about the planet
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The government has given us some cause for cheer
The National Infrastructure Plan 2013 represents some positive commitments that should boost the industry
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The diversity dilemma
Getting more women into construction is vital - but it won’t be easy