All articles by Richard Steer 鈥� Page 2
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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聽but he has significant strengths and his support for the built environment is welcome, writes Richard Steer of Gleeds
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CommentMissed chances and little to excite in Hunt鈥檚 first Budget
Today鈥檚 statement revealed a chancellor with few short-term solutions for whom survival to the next general election will be an achievement in itself
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CommentWe鈥檙e not lazy, we just need more investment
We are one of the largest employers in the UK with the potential to shape our nation鈥檚 future. The government must help us make the most of that opportunity, writes Richard Steer of Gleeds
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CommentIf last year was a challenge, I鈥檓 afraid 2023 doesn鈥檛 look any easier
Happy new year? I wish鈥� Many of last year鈥檚 issues remain unresolved and we face similar problems in the months ahead, writes Richard Steer
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CommentMy World Cup diary: final reflections with glory for Argentina in a tournament where minnows triumphed
Richard Steer聽enjoyed a thrilling World Cup final at the conclusion of聽a tournament that often challenged football鈥檚 world order
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CommentMy World Cup diary: sing when you're winning, sailors on parade and an evolving nation
Richard Steer soaking up the atmosphere in Qatar鈥檚 Al Bayt Stadium as he watches England storm to victory over Senegal
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CommentMy World Cup diary: stunning stadiums, electric atmospheres and a fitness marathon
Richard Steer enjoys the highs and suffers the lows of being an England supporter at the World Cup
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CommentMy World Cup diary: build-up, broadcaster banter and Beckham
As the tournament kicks off in Qatar, Richard Steer聽reflects on his experiences over the first weekend聽
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CommentWe feel relieved the autumn statement wasn鈥檛 worse, and that鈥檚 no accident
Rumour was infrastructure spending would be slashed, thankfully that didn鈥檛 happen but everything else looks pretty bad
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CommentA non-Budget that was more fantasy economics than fiscal reality
Kwasi Kwarteng鈥檚 鈥榝iscal event鈥� was so unusual and has caused such turmoil that it is worth reflecting on 10 days鈥� later, says Richard Steer
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CommentElizabeth II enhanced our country鈥檚 image abroad. What will we do without her?
The UK gained so much from the Queen鈥檚 reputation as a global statesperson, let鈥檚 hope we can build on her legacy
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CommentShort-term solutions must not prevent us from building back better
Boris Johnson made a lot of promises. I fear the next PM may abandon those pledges to ease the cost-of-living crisis
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CommentThis is not just a green building, this is a聽Marks & Spencer鈥檚 green building鈥�
The argument about the relative benefits of retrofit versus rebuild聽for the flagship store has been hijacked by cheap political point-scoring,聽writes Gleeds chairman Richard Steer
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CommentWe have been working in Ukraine for years. I never imagined events as appalling as these
Two weeks ago we were considering life after covid. Now our staff still in the region are fearing for their lives
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CommentIn 2022 we will be greener, more flexible and resilient than ever before
Our industry will build on trends over the past 12 months and we will get better at coping with turbulent times
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CommentThere are tough times ahead 鈥� but we're not going back to the future
Rising costs and inflation are now inevitable but the economy is better placed to survive than it was in the 1970s, Richard Steer says
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CommentCan the RICS become fit for purpose again?
Only root-and-branch reform can restore the professional body鈥檚 credibility after the mass resignation of the senior management team, Richard Steer says
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CommentIs Gleeds the next acquisition target? We鈥檇 prefer to stay independent
Richard Steer believes T&T and CBRE make a good match, but a merger is not on the horizon for his business聽
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CommentMaterials shortages should boost our green ambitions
The current scarcity of key carbon-intensive products is the catalyst we need to focus on building more sustainably, Richard Steer says
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CommentWhat can construction learn from M&S, John Lewis and the Co-op?
Retailers are taking their customers鈥� concerns about the climate crisis to heart, but Richard Steer is not sure the building industry can say the same