Richard Steer
Richard Steer is chairman of the independent international construction consultants, Gleeds.
As well as being a Fellow of the RICS he is also a non-executive director of the RIBA. Under Richard鈥檚 direction, Gleeds sponsored the four-year programme of the RIBA鈥檚 鈥淚nternational Dialogues: Architecture and Climate Change鈥� series, which included speakers such as Frank Gehry, Sydney Pollack, Lord Richard Rogers and Lord Norman Foster.
In recent years he has personally supported the work of HRH Prince of Wales and the promotion of the Prince鈥檚 Foundation for 好色先生TV Communities.
CommentThis election should bring us back to the centre
The policies of the Liberal Democrats are positive and progressive. The party could have real influence on how we are governed for the next five years, says Richard Steer
CommentWho will speak up for the builders?
The Co-op Live debacle is symtomatic of the awful PR that too often plagues our sector when high-profile projects go wrong, says Richard Steer
CommentWe鈥檙e a nation of NEETs. Something must be done
The UK has one of聽the worst productivity rates in Europe and we need to get more people working. Who will take聽ownership of this national tragedy, asks Richard Steer
CommentA celebration of diversity: An introduction to the Women in Construction special report
Be inspired by female construction leaders from around the world interviews with 12 industry leaders of today and tomorrow
CommentThis was not the Budget to fix broken Britain
Radical thinking and major surgery are urgently needed, but the chancellor offered little 聽in yesterday鈥檚 statement聽to get the industry excited,聽writes Richard Steer
CommentHas MMC gone from an industry salvation to a pseudo solution?
Once touted as聽the answer to all our productivity woes,聽MMC increasingly looks like it may have been just another wacky idea with little chance of success in these uncertain times,聽writes Richard Steer
CommentIs 2024 already lost to dithering and delay?
The last few years have not been easy but we will have to wait a little longer before the outlook starts to improve, writes Richard Steer
CommentProcrastination over HS2 is the one thing we don鈥檛 need right now
Rishi Sunak鈥檚 dithering and doubting over key infrastructure projects聽and the green agenda is damaging the UK鈥檚 prospects for economic growth and our global reputation, writes Richard Steer
CommentSunak and Starmer should give construction the attention it deserves
There is an opportunity for the two biggest parties to put the built environment front and centre, writes Richard Steer
CommentM&S Oxford Street: Not just any planning decision 鈥� a聽Michael Gove planning decision鈥�
The secretary of state鈥檚 intervention in this case is bizarre, illogical, unhelpful and politically motivated, writes Gleeds chairman Richard Steer
CommentHousebuilders are not the villains. It鈥檚 the system that has to change
It may be politically fashionable, but it is unfair and unwise to criticise the Taylor Wimpeys, Barratts and Bellways for the housing shortage, writes Richard Steer of Gleeds
CommentA renaissance king takes to the throne in a challenging age
King Charles III is the new head of a diverse and divided state聽but he has significant strengths and his support for the built environment is welcome, writes Richard Steer of Gleeds
CommentMissed chances and little to excite in Hunt鈥檚 first Budget
Today鈥檚 statement revealed a chancellor with few short-term solutions for whom survival to the next general election will be an achievement in itself
CommentWe鈥檙e not lazy, we just need more investment
We are one of the largest employers in the UK with the potential to shape our nation鈥檚 future. The government must help us make the most of that opportunity, writes Richard Steer of Gleeds
CommentIf last year was a challenge, I鈥檓 afraid 2023 doesn鈥檛 look any easier
Happy new year? I wish鈥� Many of last year鈥檚 issues remain unresolved and we face similar problems in the months ahead, writes Richard Steer
CommentMy World Cup diary: final reflections with glory for Argentina in a tournament where minnows triumphed
Richard Steer聽enjoyed a thrilling World Cup final at the conclusion of聽a tournament that often challenged football鈥檚 world order
CommentMy World Cup diary: sing when you're winning, sailors on parade and an evolving nation
Richard Steer soaking up the atmosphere in Qatar鈥檚 Al Bayt Stadium as he watches England storm to victory over Senegal
CommentMy World Cup diary: stunning stadiums, electric atmospheres and a fitness marathon
Richard Steer enjoys the highs and suffers the lows of being an England supporter at the World Cup
CommentMy World Cup diary: build-up, broadcaster banter and Beckham
As the tournament kicks off in Qatar, Richard Steer聽reflects on his experiences over the first weekend
CommentWe feel relieved the autumn statement wasn鈥檛 worse, and that鈥檚 no accident
Rumour was infrastructure spending would be slashed, thankfully that didn鈥檛 happen but everything else looks pretty bad