editor ’ s comment

This month in our new regular management interview , Jason Knights , National Services Director at Wates , gave Construction Global his insight into construction management and his take on the state of the UK building industry .

Much has been said about the ever-spiralling cost of living in London and the lack of affordable housing . With the nation ’ s first floating village announced for the Royal Victoria Dock , we not only examine the impressive architectural design and its Dutch inspiration , but also whether this is yet another playground for the rich in London that adds to the problem .

Two years have passed since Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc in New York , and now , with the Rebuild by Design contest , the city is thinking green in its new defence strategy and learning how to live alongside what nature throws at it . We take a look at the contest and what it means for New York next time disaster strikes . Elsewhere we find out how construction companies can take advantage of web analytics to boost lead generation and count down the Top 10 failed projects .

Enjoy the issue !

Editor joel . levy @ wdmgroup . com

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