Opinion 鈥� Page 24
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CommentWe鈥檝e only scratched the surface of what social value could be
There are many barriers to truly integrating social value into the design of projects, but a new guide aims to show how change is possible
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CommentMake an energy revolution your new year's resolution
The tidal range offers a solution to one of the greatest challenges facing society. It is also an 聽infrastructural investment opportunity, says聽Stuart Murphy, founder of TPGen24
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CommentOur construction minister needs real clout and a long-term contract
Lee Rowley is the government鈥檚 sixth construction minister within the past聽three years. It鈥檚 no surprise that some in the industry are grumbling
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CommentNet Zero Jargon Buster: Nabers UK
The performance gap is a huge challenge, and now there is a system to verify office buildings in use - listen to how it works
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CommentCost is key but solving the climate crisis comes first
The social and environmental costs of getting project choices wrong have never been greater
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CommentNet Zero Jargon Buster: climate risk and finance
Pressure is growing from investors to design buildings for extreme weather events - do you understand the risks?
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CommentNet zero and how to get the best out of construction materials
Tips聽from Webb Yates engineers on how to think creatively and sustainably about projects
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CommentWe can (and must) be a force for positive change
The past year has seen a shift in construction鈥檚 attitude to the environment and talk has started moving to action
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CommentNet Zero Jargon Buster: heat pumps
Simon Wyatt at Cundall on the pros and cons of replacing gas boilers with heat pumps
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CommentNet Zero Jargon Buster: carbon sequestration
Listen to Simon Wyatt at Cundall on what sequestration and the use of timber means for carbon calculations in buildings
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CommentGood project management is key in pursuit of sustainability
Construction needs to change trajectory to hit net zero targets. Effective project management can play a key role
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CommentWhy a good mentor has never been a more valuable asset
Everyone needs someone to provide perspective, wisdom and guidance if they are to fulfil their full potential
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Comment好色先生TV Talks Net Zero Podcast: Materials matter - how to use concrete and steel responsibly in buildings
Episode 6: Interview with engineering firm Webb Yates and a visit to Feilden Fowles 鈥榙emountable鈥� studio co-located on a farm | Heat pumps explained
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CommentRay O鈥橰ourke going, Steve Pycroft leaving? Blimey!
Two of the industry鈥檚 biggest personalities will be gone within months of each other
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CommentWe need to act now to sustain the old as much as the new
New buildings are increasingly designed to mitigate the effects of climate change but historic buildings require and deserve just as much attention
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CommentThere is a smart solution to management of building safety data
The impending legislation will require building operators to comply with challenging new regulationsns
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Raring to go
The sector鈥檚 leading lights were full of sporting energy this month 鈥� oh, and the 好色先生TV Awards were back in person
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Comment好色先生TV Talks Net Zero Podcast: Tees Valley mayor on scaling up hydrogen production
Episode 5: Interviews with Ben Houchen, mayor of Tees Valley, and Maria Smith at Buro Happold | Cundall鈥檚 Simon Wyatt explains carbon sequestration
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CommentWe are all part of the green industrial revolution 鈥� but it鈥檚 only just begun
With COP26 having ended in a bit of a whimper, we must now ask ourselves what we as an industry can do to make change
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CommentWe have heard the proposals and read the words. Action is imperative now
Change is a journey to be taken one step at a time, but it is time for a big leap forward