All Leader articles – Page 20
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Look back in anger
Firms involved in the blacklisting scandal now have to decide how to manage the far-reaching repercussions
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By any other name
The Davis Langdon we remember no longer exists - is holding on to the name more of a hindrance than a help?
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The target
The high-profile pursuit of May Gurney demonstrates growing evidence that the support services sector is a major future growth area
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Carillion's cash flow: Cold comfort
As the contractor announces 120-day payment terms, it feels like winter has set in for construction
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Budget 2013: Slowly, but not surely
No one really expected the chancellor to suddenly abandon austerity but many hoped he would
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On a shoestring
The chancellor would be wise to look at the last remaining options for growth that will produce something for nothing
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Setting out our stall
The case for investment in green building solutions has never been stronger, let’s hope the government listens
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The price to pay
Firms that engaged in buying work are seeing the impact of their failed gamble
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Dare we hope?
The return of Crest Nicholson to the stock exchange could mark the start of recovery – for both housebuilding and the wider industry
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Unclear nuclear
The future of nuclear energy in this country took some serious blows last week, which means more uncertainty for construction
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Victory at last
The lifting of the Olympics marketing ‘gag’ shows a concerted industry effort can change baffling official policy
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A sorry state
Blacklisting could do real damage to the industry’s reputation if those under scrutiny do not make the right moves next
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One step forward
The government’s recent record of communicating clearly with construction is poor – except about standardised schools
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A greener future
The government needs to put sustainability back on the agenda, to safeguard the UK’s environmental future and help generate growth in the industry
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It's behind us
The London 2012 Olympics were the undoubted highlight in a year that had its fair share of setbacks
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Winter cheer
It’s not all good news but at least the chancellor’s policies on construction have progressed
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Beyond eco-bling
The Co-op’s rigorous approach to sustainability on its HQ in Manchester sets it apart as a client - so are others less willing or just less able to make such a commitment?
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Solid foundations
Officials could do far worse than to look at Whitehall’s approach to housebuilding and seek to replicate it on a bigger scale
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Tough decisions
John Morgan’s decision to take direct control of Morgan Sindall signifies the challenges that lie ahead for construction