All Expert comment articles – Page 2
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The UK housebuilding crisis urgently needs a planning reform
A system that allows developments that comply with the rules to get built would boost housebuilding rates
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Peter Bill on how to navigate Mipim
The best meetings are accidental. The best outcomes unexpected.
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Why it’s time for a new housebuilder model
Financial challenges could prompt further alignment between institutional capital and housebuilders.
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The challenges of urban logistics
Repurposing underused retail, office or car park units into ultra-last-mile facilities requires careful planning.
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Clear benefits to healthy homes
Delivering healthier homes supports wellbeing and can offer developers a competitive advantage.
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Stars align for Gateshead scheme
After a long history of setbacks, construction of a new conference centre is now set to begin this spring.
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Gallantium’s Andrew Greener on a fresh outlook on mental health in the property sector
Being proactive develops a positive culture towards mental health that can boost morale and reduce absenteeism and staff turnover.
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Can we still count on ONS data?
Official statistics play up inflation and play down labour market strength in a highly politicised way.
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Savills’ Robert Stapleton on why hotels still prove a solid hedge against inflation
Hotels are the second-oldest asset class after residential – and consumers continue to seek a home away from home to visit new places, friends and family.
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ULI’s Lisette van Doorn on why better alignment can be a game-changer for decarbonisation
Meaningful progress on tackling carbon emissions will not be made unless we can engender more open and transparent partnerships to help align interests.
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Peter Bill on the unwritten rules of valuations
Obliging valuers to break up with clients after a decade is a good thing. But, face it, what can alter the power imbalance between payer and those paid for an opinion?
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BuildPrompt’s Harry Yates on navigating roadblocks to AI’s mass adoption in property
The property sector is yet to fully embrace Artificial Intelligence.
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Adiuvo’s Colin Stokes on why early adoption of AI is key
Building an artificial intelligence tool for the property industry is relatively straight forward and can solve or improve multiple processes.
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Stonal’s Robin Rivaton on how AI is set to overhaul commercial real estate
Real estate companies must protect themselves against market volatility. Embracing AI solutions to improve operations becomes paramount in safeguarding their position.
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The safe pursuit of sustainability
Early involvement of underwriters can help manage and mitigate the risks of low-carbon building projects.
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A new era of industrial intensification
Industrial space is undeniably hot property. Current rental and capital values in London are 36% and 64% up on their 10-year averages respectively, according to the Greater London Authority’s latest study on the supply of industrial land.
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A power connections conundrum
The new CAP details plans to reduce connection timescales, but who is ultimately held accountable?
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Why the I&L policy must change
From punitive business rates and a flawed planning system to a failure to consider the sector’s labour needs, government policy isn’t working for warehousing.
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Automation can bring sustainability gains
Logistics and supply chain companies are increasingly concerned about the sustainability of their operations and the environmental performance of their warehouses. They have to be: customers are demanding greater levels of sustainability.
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COMMENT | BY THE WAY: Peter Bill on Gove tampering with the market
Merciless Mike! A man whose actions will benefit the many at the expense of the few.