All articles by Richard Threlfall – Page 3
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Hands-free drive time
Despite resistance to the idea from a sizeable proportion of the public, the technology to create autonomous vehicles is already with us. What does this mean for the construction industry?
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The quiet revolution
It may not be grabbing headlines, but technological developments in asset management have the potential to transform construction and the country
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Warm words and hot air on devolution
George Osborne’s plans for a “northern powerhouse” left me wondering whether to laugh or cry
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Careers advice
The real weakness of the industry today lies in skills, training and diversity
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Hearts and minds
As we approach election year infrastructure is high on the agenda of all the main political parties, but the public need to be won over
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Richard Threlfall picks 'The London housing problem'
Joey Gardiner’s feature on the London housing shortage really brings the issue home
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Free our regions to thrive
Boosting regions beyond the M25 could benefit the UK economy as a whole
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Construction's next revolution
Disruptive technology is about to change the face of the construction industry as we know it. Managing this change is not necessaily a costly process, but it does require businesses to envision the future and dare to innovate
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Wasting a good crisis
The construction industry stands poised for growth but it will have to know how to respond to rising demand if it is not going to fritter away its opportunities
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Let's politics-proof infrastructure
Sir John Armitt’s recent report suggests we need a long-term infrastructure programme that exists beyond the whims of changing governments. ɫTV’s Agenda 15 initiative could give the industry a chance to make this a reality
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Invest for recovery
The recovery still looks fragile but it is more likely to take root if we have faith that it will do so and act accordingly by investing the necessary resources
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Stop the excuses
In this age of austerity infrastructure projects are limited to what is ‘affordable’. But what will be the cost if we fail to invest in this country’s future?
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The making of us
Many have bemoaned the coalition’s reliance on private funding for infrastructure, but this new reality could benefit construction firms if they are able to adapt fast enough
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Budget showed no real drive for growth
This was George Osborne’s last chance to give Plan B a go
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Uniting to go green
Overcoming the barriers to going green is not easy, says KPMG’s Richard Threlfall. Which is why the government, builders, suppliers and clients need to tackle it together
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Five bold steps that would kick start UK infrastructure investment and growth
Richard Threlfall, KPMG’s UK head of building, infrastructure and construction on the government’s infrastructure push
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Construction and the eurozone: It’s 2008 all over again
It’s already difficult enough securing finance for UK construction projects, but the eurozone crisis threatens to do away with long-term project lending altogether
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Great leaders of our time
The industry, and indeed the world, is on the move and to stay on top chief executives have to predict where it’s going. The successful could even win a ɫTV Award
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