Opinion
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CommentFast-track to the future with the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
The proposed legislative shift will present both opportunities and challenges in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects. The industry must understand – and embrace – the changes, says Lance Gudger of O’Brien Contractors
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CommentInfrastructure that puts people first is the key to revitalising urban spaces
By prioritising human-centred design, we can create infrastructure that not only meets practical needs but enriches the lives of those who use it, says WilkinsonEyre’s Bosco Lam
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CommentCan Starmer get us out of the mess of Trump’s tariffs?
As stock markets nosedived yesterday at the prospect of a global trade war, the prime minister presented a cool-headed response
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CommentSpring statement and Trump tariffs… How can the built environment respond?
Fiscal developments over the past 10 days pose a multifaceted challenge for industry leaders to negotiate. Planning, innovation and collaboration will be key if we are to succeed, writes Richard Steer
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CommentTen years of progress… now risk management has become construction’s biggest challenge
Richard Dobson has seen much change for the better in a decade in London with Morgan Sindall but argues there is still more realism needed in the pre-construction period
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CommentTen-year infrastructure strategy pipeline will require new approaches from industry
The 10-year infrastructure strategy presents an opportunity to approach projects differently in order to overcome some of the industry’s past challenges, writes Andy Wain of Mott MacDonald
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CommentChancellor’s ironclad fiscal rules are protecting construction – for now
The government is stuck in a spending straitjacket of its own making. However, borrowing for investment will help to sustain future workload for construction, writes Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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CommentFor construction product reform, the direction of travel is clear – it’s time for us all to act
Alongside the anticipated regulatory reform, a change in behaviour is required which sees industry players take greater responsibility for products and materials and be more accountable and transparent, says Amanda Long
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CommentHow carbon retrofit and improved building safety can be combined for greater efficiencies
Sustainable and safe construction is essential, so tackling both requirements together makes good sense, says Kingsley Clarke of Southern Construction Framework
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CommentBeyond sustainability: what we need now is regeneration
The industry’s focus has to move from just trying to conserve natural resources to building in a way that actually repairs the planet, Philip Watson at HLM Architects says
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CommentEmbrace the AI revolution – or get left behind again
The industry should be hugely excited about the potential of AI. At Reds10 we are already seeing some remarkable results, says technical director Scott Laird
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CommentLand banking by housebuilders: the baseless conspiracy theory that refuses to go away
Despite numerous reviews finding no evidence of housebuilders deliberately withholding land from the market, we are again having to talk about ‘unbuilt’ homes, writes Paul Smith
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CommentConstruction left wishing and hoping for investor confidence and government action to get Britain building
Trapped in a holding pattern, a report out by Arcadis characterises the industry as one in need of some help - it’s hard to disagree
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CommentThe best way to debunk the myths about construction is to shine a light on the reality
Open Doors Week starts on 17 March – and this year’s event will be bigger than ever. It is our chance to show the wider population what we can do
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CommentThe Building Good Employer Guide 2025: A spotlight on best practice in the workplace
Our new guide, featuring employers in a range of disciplines and sizes, offers fascinating insights into modern working cultures
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CommentMore women are completing construction apprenticeships, but let’s not take our foot off the gas
The CITB’s executive director finds much to be positive about in the latest trends – but warns against complacency
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CommentWe urgently need a government that can stoke industry optimism
The prime minister has a golden opportunity to inject confidence in the UK for investors, developers and financiers, says Richard Steer. Only then will his much-touted growth agenda stand a chance
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CommentHow the covid-19 pandemic has changed construction
Five years on from the first lockdown, lessons have been learnt and the industry has managed to move forward, Heather Holbrook of Thomas & Adamson writes
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CommentHere’s how we can deliver the right homes in the right places
As the government sets out plans for 12 new towns, recent visits to Nansledan highlight the importance of high-quality design, placemaking, and long-term stewardship. Hugh Petter argues that the best outcomes will come from a legacy development model—where landowners retain an active role—rather than speculative land sales. To deliver genuinely ...