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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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CommentChancellor鈥檚 statement leaves me with a shrinking feeling
Jeremy Hunt鈥檚 better than expected investment proposals are already being undermined by inflation. We need to act fast
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CommentDigital construction: Shaping a digital strategy
We delve into what an ambitious digital strategy can mean
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CommentAnd now for something completely positive: our 性吧电台 the Future Commission
To celebrate 180 years of the magazine, we have launched an ambitious, year-long project to find solutions to聽construction鈥檚 challenges 鈥� with your help
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CommentFight with housebuilders on the cards as Gove goes back to the future
The re-appointment of Michael Gove as housing secretary is likely to mean the return of fraught discussions about building safety costs
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Robots and furry animals
It鈥檚 not what you say, it鈥檚 the way that you say it 鈥� or purr it, as the case may be
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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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CommentPower is shifting to subcontractors
With suppliers in a better position to call the shots on contract terms, the industry must recalibrate its approach to risk management
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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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CommentWhat causes construction disputes today?
Conflict over contract interpretation has become far less of a problem on UK construction projects 鈥� but design errors are still the leading cause of disputes, shows new research
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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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CommentIt鈥檚 all just LAD stuff
Liquidated damages can be a curious business, and this latest case is no exception. Listen carefully, and I鈥檒l begin 鈥�
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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