Opinion 鈥� Page 20
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CommentWould you have worked on a World Cup stadium?
The 2022 World Cup stadiums in Qatar have been dogged by controversy around workers鈥� rights. Ben Flatman asks whether architects are responsible for the ethics of their clients
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CommentThe Conservatives have punished the self-employed
Draconian and flawed off-payroll working rules must be reformed if Rishi Sunak is to have any prospect of winning over a crucial part of the electorate
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CommentHave we put too many eggs in one basket with our net-zero goal?
There is no plan B for net zero but, with the clock ticking on the 1.5C target,聽we need to start a parallel conversation on resilience
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CommentFor so many reasons, we must focus on the 鈥榞reen crap鈥� now
David Cameron famously said the UK had other priorities and Rishi Sunak was initially reluctant to travel to COP27. Our leaders really have no choice but to take action on climate change, says Thomas Lane
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CommentLifting the regulation curse
There are sound reasons for compliance with most of the regulations we face in the UK but they must not be allowed to compromise a commitment to聽quality,聽Brendan Kilpatrick writes
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CommentStrong and stable? This government is anything but when it comes to energy infrastructure
Doubts over the future of Sizewell C are just the latest manifestation of the mixed messages from the Conservatives over UK energy strategy, writes Peter Sibley
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CommentTesting our mettle - the challenges of driving down our carbon footprint
Too much greenwashing, not enough meaningful change. Christian Mabey of Optima Products considers the industry鈥檚 progress on the path to net zero
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CommentIt鈥檚 back to where we were on planning reform 鈥� but the politics has changed
The economy and state of opinion polls for the Conservatives mean we should only expect reforms that will be effective quickly, writes Paul Smith
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CommentCoaching clinic: If in doubt, be more dog
It is important to learn how to communicate assertively, for yourself and your team
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CommentHow the government can restore confidence and stimulate growth
Rishi Sunak鈥檚 election and his appointment of a new Cabinet provides an opportunity for the implementation of long-term solutions to benefit our industry
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CommentWhat a long way we鈥檝e come 鈥� and what a long way we still have to go
As she聽prepares to stand down from RLB鈥檚 board and looks back over her聽40-year career, Ann Bentley feels optimistic and realistic in equal measure聽
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CommentShow off construction with Open Doors 2023
Inviting job seekers to visit your sites, offices and factories to is a hugely positive step employers can take, says Anne Pavey at DWP
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CommentTime to tackle mental health head on: what construction can learn from football
Former England midfielder Trevor Steven now works as a mental health ambassador. He says construction should do more to look after its workers better
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CommentWe cannot afford to ignore the biodiversity challenge
World leaders are gathering to discuss protecting our planet鈥檚 biodiversity, the construction sector must be ready to respond
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CommentWe must move faster and be more flexible in our approach to decarbonising concrete
It is vital that we reduce concrete鈥檚 carbon content. This requires the industry to embrace a聽less rigid聽approach to specification
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CommentTimber use stands at a crossroads. TDUK can help you take the correct path
Timber Development UK is the largest timber supply chain body in the UK. Its aim is for timber to become the first choice for any construction project, but how far are we from that goal?
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Comment126 reasons why we should get excited about alliancing
Through collaboration, our industry can work more innovatively and effectively and so rise to some聽of society鈥檚 greatest challenges, says ISG鈥檚 Craig Battye
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CommentWhat does good leadership look like today?
This is a time of change and instability. We all have the potential and the responsibility to help shape its direction,聽says Sadie Morgan
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CommentWe can and must do more to support women during menopause
On Menopause Awareness Day,聽Justine Elliott of Lovell discusses its impact on women鈥檚 careers and what is needed across all industries to better support them at this time
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CommentTrussonomics bangs on about growth but it has just made a recession more likely
Firms were already grappling with severe inflation, an energy crisis and a tight jobs market 鈥� now the mini-Budget has made their problems even bigger