All Comment articles – Page 9
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CommentShould your building register as higher-risk?
With the register now open for existing higher-risk buildings in England, principal accountable persons must make sure to register
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CommentThe developer remediation contract is full of confusion
Almost 50 developers have committed to fire safety remediation works under this government scheme, but clarity is severely lacking
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CommentCase in focus: BDW Trading Ltd vs Lantoom Ltd
A judgment concerning defective stone supplied for a residential project
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CommentLighten up: why an asset-heavy approach spells trouble for MMC
The failure of L&G Modular is a real blow for offsite manufacturing, but there is an alternative model that makes more sense, says Chris Spiceley of Modulous
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CommentWhen is a bully not a bully? Let’s look at Dominic Raab
Tony Bingham considers the curious question of Dominic Raab and how to tell the difference between bullying and effective management
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CommentL&G Modular’s closure shows there’s a limit to the patience of slow capital
Legal & General’s recent withdrawal from the offsite housing market is a wake-up call for policy makers relying on institutions to fund ambitious infrastructure plans, says Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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CommentBuilding rewarding careers
ESG and social value are no longer ’nice-to-haves’ for business wanting to attract top talent, writes Karen Brookes, chief people officer at Sir Robert McAlpine
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CommentRecruiting the next generation through Open Doors
Attempts to promote the possibility of a career in construction to school-age children are paying off, says Willmott Dixon’s Andrew Geldard
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CommentWe must collaborate to safeguard construction from ‘big tech’ disruption
Artificial intelligence is advancing fast and this is our ‘Blockbuster video’ moment. Our industry has the resources to create a brighter future for our clients, our businesses and the world at large, says James Garner
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CommentConstructing an AI solution for extreme weather conditions
Project delays, material damage and workforce sickness can all be reduced using tools to model and prepare for different scenarios posed by the increasingly variable climate, René Morkos of ALICE Technologies writes
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CommentAI in construction: the good, the bad and the in-between
Advances in artificial intelligence are happening at a giddying pace – are you managing to keep up?
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CommentBoth sides in Tory battle over housing and planning have a point – and both are wrong
Only an enlightened and innovative approach to planning and development can get us out of this political cul-de-sac, says Toby Lloyd
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CommentWe need go back to the root causes of construction’s mental health challenge
We focus too much on reactive solutions that can only catch people when they fall, says Seddon’s Nicola Hodkinson
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CommentLet’s pledge to boost women in adjudication
Two new initiatives aim to tackle the problem that women make up only 8% of UK adjudicators
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CommentClarity on time-bars in adjudication
A new ruling sheds light on the Limitation Act’s application to adjudication proceedings
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CommentA renaissance king takes to the throne in a challenging age
King Charles III is the new head of a diverse and divided state but he has significant strengths and his support for the built environment is welcome, writes Richard Steer of Gleeds
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CommentThe designer manager: a new role that addresses a developing need
Clients, designers and project managers will all benefit if a designer manager is in place to supervise the team
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CommentTermination: how to get it right
A recent case on termination under contract and at common law provides guidance on complex post-termination disputes
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CommentAre you ready for a heatwave summer?
Preparing your house for soaring summer temperatures requires thinking tactically about solar and natural ventilation, before rushing into expensive high-tech fixes, writes Susan Roaf