Opinion – Page 191
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Beyond resilient cities
The Australian prime minister’s promise to repeal the country’s carbon tax sits uncomfortably with the images of bushfires around Sydney
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Government trials, not tribulations
Early findings from the government’s trials of new procurement models show that progress towards smarter procurment is being made
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Let's hold firm on green growth
Green is good for business, good for society and it’s the only way forward
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Why architects should specify timber
A decade of using the material has made me a complete convert
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Our supply chain is our lifeblood
Our supply chain is vital and we are working very hard to find increasingly innovative ways to support those who work for and with us
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Let there be light
Hinkley shows promise, but a series of hiccups along the way means the project needs to go a lot smoother from here
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Local is going global
Local supply chain management poses a series of problems that need to be tackled to improve the sustainability of our cities
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We must, and can, tackle the fuel poverty crisis
Construction has a vital role to play in tackling fuel poverty but it needs policy from government as well
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Our buildings are our legacy
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTVs aren’t just investments in bricks and mortar they are investments in people’s lives
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BIM needs leadership
We need the right people with the right mix of skills to be promoting the uptake of BIM
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV at Construction Rocks
The venue: The Vaults, Waterloo; The winners: Best performance: Passiv Attack; Best new band: Cats; Best fundraiser: Mr Meaner
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Political reshuffles: Here today, gone tomorrow
It wasn’t exactly a night of the long knives, but a trio of political reshuffles in the space of a day served only to rob us of much-needed expertise, especially in housing
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Hansom: Diplomatic relations
This week: mixed reactions to the French going nuclear in Somerset; there are harsh words over a Palace; Berkeley learns to keep its views to itself; plus an update on Google’s plans to rule the world
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Good Employer Guide 2013: Sowing the seeds
As the industry looks towards growth, the standout companies are the ones that invested wisely during the downturn
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We need to know all ventilation systems are safe
New research has highlighted concerns over MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery), showing the need for clarity across the industry
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My digital life … Karen Ogden
The James Hardie ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Materials marketing manager on Urban Dictionary, eighties pop cheese, and how Candy Crush Saga took over her personal life
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Put on a jumper or freeze?
There is a third way to get our energy bills down and that’s to take the shackles off ECO
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BIM - a very good place to start?
Starting off the BIM process by establishing the client’s requirements - and thinking about the final outcome - is key
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Scottish construction is on the up
What impact would Scottish independence have on the country’s construction industry?
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CIL: a tax on all your houses
Could the Community Infrastructure Levy be more of a brake on housebuilding than local opposition?