Opinion 鈥� Page 155
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CommentScouting further afield for contractors
There is no doubt that there is a strong case for new entrants in the market and it is occurring
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CommentWhat are garden cities worth?
Richard Rogers might not like them, but there鈥檚 merit in the garden cities movement
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Comment微密圈 on good news
With positive sector reports published this week, it鈥檚 important that the staff are found to support these numbers
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CommentLook past the politics to Lyons Review details
On the face of it, Labour are the first party to produce a comprehensive plan to increase housebuilding 聽
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CommentChina deserves better architecture
China鈥檚 president recently called for an end to 鈥榳eird architecture鈥� resulting from the construction boom, which could be good news for British designers
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CommentLyons: a roar or a whisper?
If Labour get in to power, it鈥檒l be the Treasury that decides whether the Lyons Review will make a difference
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CommentHansom: Nothing by halves
If you鈥檙e building a new HQ, why not divert the canal so it鈥檚 nearer to you? Moving a 2.5 tonne sculpture? Get a friendly contractor to shift it. Fundraising for charity? Run up 35 floors of a tower. Doing lunch? Do two
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CommentGood Employer Guide 2014: The good will out
The 50 firms in this year鈥檚 guide lead the sector in terms of benefits, career development and staff satisfaction
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CommentGrowth outside of housing
The latest CPA/Barbour ABI Construction Index reached 132 in September, 3% higher than in August and 12% higher than one year earlier
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CommentDiagnosing the drop
The latest construction output figures show that the industry remains in a relatively healthy position
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CommentOnline poll: School spending
Should the manifesto contain a pledge for a government-funded programme to address the predicted shortage of new school places? Vote here
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CommentRocking down to electric avenue?
What are the implications of a widespread electrification of cities?
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CommentHow sustainable is your own office building?
A new report shows that high quality sustainable office design is not only good for the planet, it鈥檚 good for your staff鈥檚 wellbeing and productivity too
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CommentWithout stopping for breath
Work on the Government Construction Strategy continues apace, but there鈥檚 still lots to do
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CommentRecruitment for the future
We need to have access to the widest range of people possible to ensure we have all the skills we need
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CommentBalfour Beatty's chance
Could new chief executive Leo Quinn be the right person to breathe new life into the firm?
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CommentStirling Prize winner harnesses new city pride
Ike Ijeh on what the victory of Haworth Tompkins鈥� Everyman Theatre in Liverpool means for architecture
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CommentExpect the unexpected
The really exciting thing about next May鈥檚 general election is how unpredictable it is. But there is one thing you can be sure of: the outcome matters for construction
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CommentHansom: Known unknowns
The year 2014 is an unnerving place - nobody鈥檚 sure how many chimneys Battersea Power Station has, Bob the Builder has the face of a child, and an app can summon hordes to your door to devour your leftovers
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CommentOnline poll: Funding training
Do you think the government should continue with the industry levy used to fund training in trade skills? Vote here