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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 firms need to question their contracts as a 'no deal' Brexit looms
If companies are negotiating new contracts now, they may wish to consider specific provisions dealing with Brexit-related risks, Nigel Blundell says. -
Toshiba’s UK withdrawal shouldn’t mean the end for Moorside
WYG director Craig Hatch believes one cohesive voice is needed to convince government and investors of Moorside nuclear benefits. -
It's vital we think big picture and put outcomes at the heart of infrastructure
Turner & Townsend's head of programme advisory states how a strategy based on long-term outcomes needs to become more common. -
Preparing for critical infrastructure cyber-attacks
The dangers and risks associated with nation states launching offensive cyber-attacks go beyond the initial strike. -
Infrastructure’s pathway to zero carbon
Appropriate infrastructure, or the lack of it, has a critical effect on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. -
City leaders need to 'tune the market' to get best benefit from business
City leaders must set agendas which balance business benefit with outcomes for citizens and safeguard social resilience, says Mott MacDonald's Clare Wildfire. -
Bold visions will help transport planners navigate uncertainty
Should transport planners make cities more self-contained for people who would rather stay put and not drive? -
Greater consensus is needed in the fight against climate change
As part of the global response to climate change, difficult conversations need to take place around enhancing the strength of national and international cooperation. -
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.