Opinion – Page 55
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Growing pains: It is possible that the UK higher education sector is approaching ‘peak campus’
Dramatic changes in student numbers demand fresh thinking about the adaptability and utilisation of university buildingsÂ
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Breaking down planning barriers will be crucial to getting full fibre in London and other urban areas
A speedy rollout of full fibre across the country should be a priority — but funding alone will not be enough
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Universities’ many challenges
While this week we highlight the many positives about the universities sector, it would be a mistake to think that the boom times will continueÂ
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Construction industry gossip: Gathering speed
Comedian John Bishop has made a pretty penny out of HS2, a construction stalwart gallops into a new field, and my hack spies a jet-powered marvel
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Declaring a climate emergency is a positive step, but what comes next?
Architects, contractors and engineers are declaring a climate emergency. But what should firms – and industry — do now?
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5 minutes with… Anni Folan-White, partner and building services engineer at Ingleton Wood
Anni Folan-White tells ΢ÃÜȦ about U-boats, the Scottish Parliament and Moules
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Construction industry gossip: Racing ahead
My hack chats to a record-breaking cyclist, Esther McVey has a rousing call and a dogged campaigner is taking many, many steps to try to prevent HS2
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HS2 – stuck in the sidings and the signals aren’t good
Will political chopping and changing finally bring the £56bn scheme grinding to a halt?
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New policies – some old themes
The Johnson government must not forget important themes from previous administrations as Javid looks to spending review
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Do bigger buildings mean a better workplace experience?
The amount of space given to an worker can have an impact on how good their experience is
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Competence: A timely cultural change for our industry
Reduced risk and better quality builds are goals we must pursue in order to regain public trust
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Moving the dial: is construction an economic enabler once again?
Environmental challenges are ones that our industry should rise to because they will create enormous opportunities for companies and individuals
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5 minutes with… Tom Venner, commercial development director, HS2
Tom Venner tells ΢ÃÜȦ about Euston, impatience and steak-frites
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Construction industry gossip: On the source
French steeplejacks hack off journos at Tintagel, chief execs claim being boring is best, and we get Crossrail info by tucking into a full English…
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This is the industry’s big response to Hackitt. Why is no one talking about it?
Raising the Bar is an important report with many laudable aims, but will the industry and government back it?
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Infrastructure projects help to improve our lives — so let’s refocus our project goals
Industry has an opportunity to embrace its fundamental purpose – to benefit society – while continuing to deliver on its bottom line
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Clients and investors must demand and reward better construction
We need more open, collaborative conversations around fostering investment in innovation and higher productivity in how we build
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΢ÃÜȦ regulations – why they’re no longer fit for purpose
British building regulations need to tighten up so we build better and healthier buildings
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A new vision for our high streets
We shouldn’t be afraid of a new high street, but instead embrace it as a change to our built environment that reflects the changes to how we now live, work and play