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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 -
Construction needs to engage much more with Labour
Labour could be running the country in a matter of months and the industry needs to open up a meaningful dialogue with shadow ministers. -
Keeping up with London’s clean air policies
Pollution is a blight on urban areas across the UK. Jonathan White, KPMG’s UK head of infrastructure, argues that regional mayors must push for the autonomy to tackle the problem. -
Apprenticeships provide great foundations for a successful career
Many students are led to believe that going to university is the only way to secure a professional job. AECOM trainee Benjamin Cunningham begs to differ. -
Electric vehicle charging points: the law on installation
As the government doubles down on a zero emissions future, Weightmans’ Lee Gordon explains the current legal landscape for those installing electric vehicle charging points. -
Risk understanding is key to improving infrastructure resilience
Large-scale infrastructure programmes in the UK can’t afford to ignore the risks posed by climate change, says Jacqueline Hughes. -
Walking the talk at Pride
Pride is a great time to support the LGBT community, but is the construction industry extending inclusion beyond the parade, asks Richard Chapman-Harris. -
GIS set to play starring role on future infrastructure projects
If we want a more digital future, we need to start with data and GIS is where that expertise lies, says Atkins associate director Geoff Waite. -
The UK’s journey on the road to zero just got faster
What infrastructure do we really need to meet the government's 2050 zero emissions target for energy generation? -
Understanding uncertainty is key to tackling and preventing climate disasters
A data overhaul is needed to make better infrastructure investment decisions to protect lives and property.