All Comment articles – Page 39
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How it feels to be a Tesco supplier
Firms may be forgiven for indulging in a little schadenfreude, but the fact remains that Tesco is a hugely important customer
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Music to our ears
The Labour party gathering in Manchester has set the tone for debate and the mood music for the sector is encouraging
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Assessing the risks in Russia
It’s a culture shock for Western firms working in Russia, but behind Putin’s aggression is a country worth getting to know
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It's time to put your ideas to the politicians
Help us shape ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ’s Agenda 15 manifesto
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Changing preconceptions
A positive external image of the sector will go a long way to bringing in fresh talent Â
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Wasted energy
Political parties need to be clear on their sustainability policies for the future
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School building: Could do better
The EFA is facing a huge task – but it must think about the legacy it will leave for future generations
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Education estates: A landscape in flux
The last few years have seen major developments in the way the UK’s educational estates are funded
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Beware unconscious uncoupling
A vote for Scotland’s independence could mean big changes for the sector
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Growing pains
While the Monetary Policy Committee ponders a rise in interest rates, they’d be wise to take a closer look at what’s happening in construction - where lessons can be learned that have a bearing on the wider economy
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Five - the magic number
The ultimate goal for achieving minimum energy performance standards is a ‘factor five’ improvement, while maintaining current growth projections
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Challenging times
In regards to procurement, the public sector is already held to a far higher standard than private clients
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Beware the wrong acquisition
What can we learn from the month-long Balfour Beatty-Carillion kerfuffle?
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The calm before the storm
Westminster will soon be a flurry of activity before the general election - and construction is at the heart of the public policy debate
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The Green Deal: Are we back at square one?
The sector must capitalise on customer interest now that the £120m government incentive has closed
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Balfour: Another twist, but not the end
Balfour Beatty’s decision to walk away from merger talks with Carillion is far from the conclusion of this story
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Balfour and Carillion - deal or no deal?
What would be the potential pros and cons for the industry if this massive merger were to go through?
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Is this good night for Balfour Beatty?
Balfour Beatty used to be my pin-up boys, so what has gone wrong?
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It's a shambles now but will it get even worse?
Learning from the launch of the Project Management and Full Design Team Services framework
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