All articles by Richard Steer
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CommentA celebration of diversity: An introduction to the Women in Construction special report
Be inspired by female construction leaders from around the world interviews with 12 industry leaders of today and tomorrow
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CommentThis was not the Budget to fix broken Britain
Radical thinking and major surgery are urgently needed, but the chancellor offered little in yesterday’s statement to get the industry excited, writes Richard Steer
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CommentHas MMC gone from an industry salvation to a pseudo solution?
Once touted as the answer to all our productivity woes, MMC increasingly looks like it may have been just another wacky idea with little chance of success in these uncertain times, writes Richard Steer
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CommentIs 2024 already lost to dithering and delay?
The last few years have not been easy but we will have to wait a little longer before the outlook starts to improve, writes Richard Steer
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CommentProcrastination over HS2 is the one thing we don’t need right now
Rishi Sunak’s dithering and doubting over key infrastructure projects and the green agenda is damaging the UK’s prospects for economic growth and our global reputation, writes Richard Steer
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CommentSunak and Starmer should give construction the attention it deserves
There is an opportunity for the two biggest parties to put the built environment front and centre, writes Richard Steer
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CommentM&S Oxford Street: Not just any planning decision – a Michael Gove planning decision…
The secretary of state’s intervention in this case is bizarre, illogical, unhelpful and politically motivated, writes Gleeds chairman Richard Steer
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CommentHousebuilders are not the villains. It’s the system that has to change
It may be politically fashionable, but it is unfair and unwise to criticise the Taylor Wimpeys, Barratts and Bellways for the housing shortage, writes Richard Steer of Gleeds
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CommentA renaissance king takes to the throne in a challenging age
King Charles III is the new head of a diverse and divided state but he has significant strengths and his support for the built environment is welcome, writes Richard Steer of Gleeds
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CommentMissed chances and little to excite in Hunt’s first Budget
Today’s statement revealed a chancellor with few short-term solutions for whom survival to the next general election will be an achievement in itself
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CommentWe’re not lazy, we just need more investment
We are one of the largest employers in the UK with the potential to shape our nation’s future. The government must help us make the most of that opportunity, writes Richard Steer of Gleeds
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CommentIf last year was a challenge, I’m afraid 2023 doesn’t look any easier
Happy new year? I wish… Many of last year’s issues remain unresolved and we face similar problems in the months ahead, writes Richard Steer
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CommentMy World Cup diary: final reflections with glory for Argentina in a tournament where minnows triumphed
Richard Steer enjoyed a thrilling World Cup final at the conclusion of a tournament that often challenged football’s world order
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CommentMy World Cup diary: sing when you're winning, sailors on parade and an evolving nation
Richard Steer soaking up the atmosphere in Qatar’s Al Bayt Stadium as he watches England storm to victory over Senegal
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CommentMy World Cup diary: stunning stadiums, electric atmospheres and a fitness marathon
Richard Steer enjoys the highs and suffers the lows of being an England supporter at the World Cup
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CommentMy World Cup diary: build-up, broadcaster banter and Beckham
As the tournament kicks off in Qatar, Richard Steer reflects on his experiences over the first weekend
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CommentWe feel relieved the autumn statement wasn’t worse, and that’s no accident
Rumour was infrastructure spending would be slashed, thankfully that didn’t happen but everything else looks pretty bad
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CommentA non-Budget that was more fantasy economics than fiscal reality
Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘fiscal event’ was so unusual and has caused such turmoil that it is worth reflecting on 10 days’ later, says Richard Steer
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CommentElizabeth II enhanced our country’s image abroad. What will we do without her?
The UK gained so much from the Queen’s reputation as a global statesperson, let’s hope we can build on her legacy
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CommentShort-term solutions must not prevent us from building back better
Boris Johnson made a lot of promises. I fear the next PM may abandon those pledges to ease the cost-of-living crisis