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It’s a sure sign of the doom and gloom in the housing sector that some of the industry’s major players have been writing down the value of their land. By Jonathan Hook
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Think before you fly
Market development is a long term strategy, not something you can fix on a flying visit, says Ross Sturley
Branded with failure
There's a growing swell of opposition to the government’s Eco-Towns plans, says Ross Sturley
Knock-on effect of housing fall is beginning to hit
After 17 years of economic growth, the UK is now facing tougher times, says Jonathan Hook
Let there be no return to lowest cost tendering
The industry has made tremendous progress since Egan, as an imminent report from Constructing Excellence will tell us. By Chris Gilmour
Public spending can hold off a slump
The outlook for the UK economy has changed markedly over the past few months, says Allan Wilen
It’s time to get serious about energy efficiency
Poor energy performance is a ticking time-bomb for the wrong type of buildings, says Hugh Mulcahey
Stand out from the competition
Shouting about what differentiates you from rival firms helps to win business and charge a premium, says Ross Sturley
Large contractors protected by public sector work
Economic slow down or melt down? Collapse or correction? Only time will tell. But the market out there is more difficult to predict, says Chris Gilmour
Procurement planning needs to be flexible
Organisations embarking on major capital investments are recognising the need for improved upfront planning. By Jonathan Hook