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Considering a firm's impact on society Feb 03 2012

IN this day and age, businesses need to answer to two aspects of their operations. Firstly, the quality and efficiency of their management - in terms of both people and processes. Secondly, the nature and scale of their impact on society and the communities we live in.Read

Streamlining contracts can reap benefits Jan 27 2012

I AM a firm believer that works contracts should be fit for purpose and as user-friendly as possible.Read

Plan to lessen impact of bad weather Dec 16 2011

LOOKING at weather forecasts it appears that the bad weather is finally on its way and I’m sure the construction industry is collectively praying that we do not have a repeat of last year.Read

Resolving disputes need not be costly Nov 04 2011

MEDIATION is frequently favoured by parties involved in a dispute as a way of resolving their differences without full recourse to the courts.Read

Strategy is a green light for future growth Oct 28 2011

THE Green Construction Board (GCB), which is co-chaired by business minister Mark Prisk and the chief executive of Lend Lease EMEA Dan Labbad, had its first meeting this week.Read

Planning reforms offer a way forward Oct 21 2011

THIS week saw an end to the 10-week consultation period on the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The changes to the NPPF aims to reform and simplify planning law for local communities and succeeded in cutting more than 1,000 pages of policy down to just 52.Read

Cut VAT to help boost economy Sep 30 2011

SHADOW Chancellor Ed Balls announced his five-point plan to kick-start the economy at the Labour Party Conference this week.Read

Energy savings may not be so cost effective Sep 16 2011

AT A time when power prices are soaring the need for people to make their homes as energy efficient as possible has never been more timely.Read

Local authorities urged to give local firms a chance Aug 12 2011

CONSTRUCTING Excellence in the North East today is adding its weight to the calls for local authorities in the region to make it easier for local firms to bid for work.Read

Clarity over construction a welcome start Jul 29 2011

IT is heartening to learn the Government sees that an efficient, effective and profitable construction industry is at the heart of any growing economy.Read

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