Opinion 鈥� Page 181
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CommentMy predictions for sustainability in 2014
There is much that the industry can do for itself in 2014, but still need greater clarity from government on several key issues
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CommentWhy fracking is inevitable
The UK鈥檚 dependence on overseas gas means we have little choice but to explore shale reserves in this country
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CommentHansom: A construction carol
Warm up your voicebox for our festive sing along - featuring the UKGBC Christmas choir, a resurrected job market, a certain government framework (bah humbug!), decorated cranes, and some recipe ideas
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CommentWhat a year that was!
What has changed in the last six months 鈥�? Not much, other than that confidence has returned
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CommentMy digital life ... Henk Johan Bassie
The James Hardie managing director on Playing to Win, the generation gap, and being knee deep in mud
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CommentJobs data shows the very uneven recovery for construction
Do the improving employment prospects in the South-east point to a permanent geographic shift for jobs?
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CommentHow well do we measure the performance gap?
The performance gap tests that we used, according to research from 2007, may be flawed. It鈥檚 an area of concern for those looking to comply with Part L.
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CommentPart L - a stepping stone to zero carbon?
It鈥檚 good to see that the principle of focusing on buildings鈥� fabric is being implemented but we have a long way to go as an industry
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CommentContractors: we need you to build homes
The policy signs are good but there is not enough capacity from housebuilders to build the homes we need
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CommentFirms need to learn from the youngest to succeed
Fast-paced changes in technology mean we have to think differently about the opportunities we provide for young talent
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CommentA year is a long time in housing
As 2014 approaches, demand is back and planning pemissions are up too
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CommentThe Human City
What can the USA possibly teach us about safer cycling and how to develop better cities?
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CommentA building is not just for Christmas, it鈥檚 for life
Here鈥檚 how you find the best or most sustainable material or product for your building
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CommentSense and sensitivity in our schools
Designing schools that really work for students with disabilities will enhance the quality of the environment for everyone
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CommentEnergy efficient or affordable: Which is more important?
The government鈥檚 decision to delay ECO may bring short term relief to household budgets, but there are long-term social and environmental costs
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CommentGlendalough Associated SA vs Harris Calnan Construction Co Ltd: Agreements in writing
This case, before Mr Justice Edwards-Stuart, explores whether the parties engaged in section 107(5) of the HGCRA 1996 so that 鈥渁n agreement in writing鈥� could be said to have been agreed
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CommentCOBie confusion
There鈥檚 recently been a surge of interest in this data collection system within the BIM world
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CommentTeaching the teachers
Architects can help schools understand how to really use engagement sessions to their advantage
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CommentTrue sustainability comes from the boardroom
The housebuilders that are performing on sustainability don鈥檛 wait for regulation to drive them
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CommentFree schools: Harsh lessons
This week鈥檚 National Audit Office review of the free schools programme shows that capital costs have varied widely