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Opinion
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Hansford: Payment charter will show up bad payers and improve industry
Government chief construction adviser Peter Hansford says new charter is a vital step to dealing with construction’s reputation as one of the worst payers -
A lack of urgency is damaging attempts to tackle UK's air quality crisis
A national air quality problem will only be solved by a national solution and the government needs to show direction, argues Lucy Wood. -
How ready are we for an electric vehicle revolution?
The co-founder of an electric vehicle charging point firm looks at the obstacles needed to be overcome for the technology. -
Calling time on late payment requires more than just regulation
Government needs to implement stronger punishments and do more than just regulation to eradicate industry late payers, Ben Jackson argues. -
It’s essential the post-Brexit immigration system allows the industry to thrive
Post-Brexit immigration proposals could be disastrous for UK construction, says Edward Goodwyn, partner at international law firm Pinsent Masons. -
Apprenticeship or university? Why not do both?
Dominik McCormick chose an apprenticeship in AECOM’s transport division to pursue his desired career, gaining valuable work experience whilst still continuing to study. -
The rise and rise of green politics
Environmental issues are increasingly taking centre stage as green issues move further up the political agenda. -
Will the NIC’s recommendations resurrect private financing for UK infrastructure?
If the UK’s ambitious agenda for infrastructure is to be delivered, private finance will have to play a part, says Weightmans' Stephen Johns. -
Heathrow approval is an historic moment but now the industry needs to respond
David Whysall, managing director of UK infrastructure at Turner & Townsend looks at the challenge facing the industry following MPs vote for Heathrow expansion. -
Supercharged free ports could deliver £9bn boost to northern economy
Introducing seven supercharged free ports across the north could produce a massive boost to the UK's international trade.