Opinion – Page 57
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What construction can learn from the gaming industry
We need to learn a lesson from Mario and jump right in and collect our gold coins.
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Construction industry gossip: Epic journeys
Nobody could stay still this week – from flying visits to noble endeavours in the Shropshire hills and Spiderman-like feats of dexterity
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It's vital that the UK attract more private infrastructure spending
Private investment into UK infrastructure is stymied by a lack of contractors big and bold enough to take on the riskÂ
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Contractors in a fix
Contractors are in a Catch-22 situation – they need to invest to modernise – but must modernise to invest
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Climate change is not going away and we must learn to adapt
Floods are a menace, but one that affected industries and communities must learn to accept as a reality
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How we can create a collaborative delivery environment
The UK’s current track record of delivering major construction projects leaves something to be desired
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Offsite housing? There’s an app for that
An open-source app to facilitate early planning for using offsite systems should help drive a modern way of workingÂ
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Construction industry gossip: Happy days
Summer sizzles to the sound of ribs on the grill, willow on leather and the zip of the Serpentine pavilion being cordoned off
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Infrastructure is in the waiting room - will it be given the chance?
We are all too used to unrealistic promises from politicians before a vote – what they are actually able to deliver inevitably disappoints
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How to reach net zero emissions
With the built environment making up half of carbon emissions, says Siân Berry, there are plenty of ways to make construction more green
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Could a BIM company become a tier 1 contractor?
It’s only a matter of time, says Robert Bird Group’s Paulo Silva
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The Augar review is likely to lead to worse facilities and poorer mental health
The most significant impact of the review into post-18 education will be its potential to exacerbate uncertainty in funding and poor student mental health
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5 minutes with… Tamsie Thomson, director, London Festival of Architecture
Tamsie Thomson tells ΢ÃÜȦ about Egyptian temples, whippets and becoming a spy
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In my experience: The inventor
If you can access the right funding, collaborate with others and truly engage with clients, you can bring cutting-edge technology to market
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Make it simple, stupid
Collecting information has never been easier, but it’s all a bit pointless unless we have clever and effective ways to turn it into insights
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Construction industry gossip: Comfort zone
While British Land’s workers get to feel fabulous on a special sofa, the poor old design team have Heathrow sandwiches inflicted on them
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Heathrow – learning from Crossrail’s woes
A massive collaboration of 800 people is proving an effective approach for this complex infrastructure scheme
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Digital transformation - how can construction get ‘digital’ right?
At this time of technological transformation, we take stock of best practice, future trends and how to ‘do digital’ right
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Why construction should embrace the commitment to zero carbon by 2050
Engineers love to solve complex problems, they just need the right environment
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Tory leadership contest: what construction needs from the next Prime Minister
Investing in infrastructure, zero emissions, dealing with Brexit - everything is on the table