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CommentInconsistent design information is a blight
The RIBA should regulate architects鈥� work stages
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CommentCultural change in the digital era
Levering the many benefits of BIM requires significant changes in mindset and an evolution in roles and thinking
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CommentSlow drift to certainty over offshore wind projects
Well-publicised problems with off-shore wind may be obscuring progress over energy projects
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CommentDesigning for dementia
One day we will look back with shock at how poorly we considered the needs of many elderly people
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CommentIs 'speed mentoring' what construction needs?
These organised events could help us transfer the skills we need - fast
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CommentWhy new home labelling is my New Year's resolution
With concerted government and industry effort, 2014 could be a landmark year for housing
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CommentAre BIM co-ordinators destined to be a 'one hit wonder'?
We do need someone with an overview of the BIM approach on a project, but that responsibility should reside within the design team
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CommentThe social value of good building
Can construction tap into new tax breaks by showing its wider benefits?
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CommentEnergy efficiency is an industry in itself
We need to present the sector as a collective to become a powerful voice
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CommentSustainability in Australia - just don鈥檛 mention the S word
Politics can be vicious down under, which may be good for democracy, but does not help the sustainability agenda one bit
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CommentThe secret 拢2bn energy efficiency fund
Why is the chancellor not putting his 拢2bn of VAT receipts from energy bills to better use?
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CommentWhat the private sector can bring to NHS estates
The NHS is in a state of transition, with huge efficiencies being asked of the service. With its experience of other sectors, the private sector can help
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CommentRoll on 2014
Statistics are showing the industry is finally starting to move on from five years of downturn and recession. Let鈥檚 hope it keeps the momentum up.
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CommentThis growth looks sustainable
The growth forecast, coupled with the performance of the construction sector, has notably improved. The future is looking bright.
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CommentAre new nuclear projects in trouble already?
The European Commission鈥檚 investigation into the government鈥檚 deal with EDF for electricity from its planned nuclear plant could have far-reaching consequences.
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CommentWhy we can be green without compromising on cost
The government鈥檚 review of carbon emission form infrastructure should point the way for the rest of the industry
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CommentOn the rise
The CPA/Barbour ABI Index for December shows a recovery in construction driven by private housing
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Comment2014: Catch it if you can
After a grim start to the year, workloads and demand have really picked up and 2014 now seems a much more positive prospect. Now we just need the supply, capacity, skills and wages to catch up - and fast
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Comment2013: The year in which planning started to work
Increasing planning approvals have demonstrated the NPPF is working, but there will be more reform for 2014
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CommentChanging behavior requires genuine engagement
The best way to reduce waste to to prevent it being created in the first place. Reducing waste on site therefore requires early and meaningful intervention