Opinion – Page 61
-
Comment
Construction industry gossip: That's the way to live
While the new Spurs stadium ups the culinary ante with chilli jam and craft beer-battered tofu, Quintain plants an olive tree that may well be worth its weight in gold
-
Comment
Payment malpractice – is this the beginning of a crackdown?
Government is telling firms to shape up over paying their suppliers - or face the consequences - but will it make any difference?
-
Comment
Gender pay: Why it's time to close the gap
RIBA director of practice Lucy Carmichael explains why you should care - and what you can do
-
Comment
Brexit: a soap opera that needs an ending
None of this self-serving political melodrama is going to help us build things
-
Comment
Gender pay gap in construction - it's not that surprising that this year's figures haven't improved
While figures indicate a lack of diversity in the construction, firms are yet to make inroads in addressing the balance
-
Comment
Open spaces are something to be cherished
Can it really be wise to sacrifice so much potentially lettable space? Research suggests an unequivocal “yes”
-
Comment
Ultra-low emissions zone - we can slash vehicle emissions overnight
New legislation for the capital, coupled with better organisation of construction deliveries, could make a significant impact on London’s air quality
-
Comment
5 minutes with... Nic Clark, managing director, KLH
Nic Clark talks to building about guitars, Rome’s Pantheon, and tall blokes getting in the way at gigs
-
Comment
ڶ’s diversity survey – take a look around you
Well, if you are one of those white middle-aged men who has a leadership position, it’s time to take a look at yourself and those around you. No, really, do it.
-
Comment
Why should employers care about the gender pay gap?
As this year’s construction gender pay gap figures are revealed, why should we care?
-
Comment
Construction industry gossip: Bowled over
ISG finds its US owners fail to appreciate a cricket win, and the Danes give the City of London a lesson in how to be cool
-
Comment
We need to be much more proactive in tackling mental health
Mental health isn’t something we can solve with half-measures and isolated approaches
-
Comment
Meeting the apprenticeship levy challenge
Businesses must widen their recruitment strategies and target specific skills gaps to take advantage of the apprenticeship levy reform
-
Comment
Being neurodivergent can help your career – and your company
Fostering a neurodiverse workforce isn’t just about equality – it’s about the benefits a different range of thinking skills can bring to company results
-
Comment
Construction must admit it has a problem with diversity
Disappointing diversity statistics should not make us sigh and shrug – recognising that it simply isn’t good enough should spur us all to take effective action
-
Comment
5 minutes with... Ian Bogle, founder, Bogle Architects
Ian Bogle talks to ڶ about the Empire State ڶ, Adidas Sambas and Lebanese food
-
Comment
Independence daze: lack of clarity on Brexit continues to hit business
As the so-called Brexit deadline passes, ongoing uncertainty does untold damage
-
Comment
Brexit: a classic case of poor project management
The prime minister’s handling of Brexit bears uncanny parallels to poor management of construction projects – so what can we all learn from this?
-
Comment
Money talks: as Brexit looms ahead, government can use its levers to keep things moving
With all eyes on Brexit, government has neglected to back up its push for offsite with a solid pipeline of investment, says Stephen Beechey
-
Comment
Construction industry gossip: Prize fights
The Ministry of Defence has a territorial dispute with Lendlease, Spurs has grounds for hope, and we go in search of accolades