All Comment articles – Page 16
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CommentEssential law: Variations, part two
Continuing our series on the basics of construction law, Sara Cunningham considers some of the issues that can arise when valuing variations under a construction contract
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CommentHow to adapt now and for the future
Business are tackling urgent problems but they also need to think further ahead about long-term trends emerging from this crisis, says Alinea’s Iain Parker
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CommentThe offsite trap: modular methods and contract law
With modular building methods, the question is: when are construction operations not ‘construction operations’?
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CommentHow to get construction back on its feet
The CLC has proposed an ambitious recovery plan - it needs to be to overcome the unprecedented challenges posed by covid-19
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CommentFrameworks have a role to play in covid-19 recovery
Framework suppliers have an important role to play with showing security of work, writes Pagabo’s Simon Toplass
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CommentThe CLC’s Roadmap to Recovery: Transformation in a crisis
Covid-19 could be the catalyst the industry needs to drive radical reform, says NFB’s Richard Beresford
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CommentHow the high street can come back from covid
There is still hope for bricks and mortar retail, says Farrells’ Peter Barbalov
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CommentRestarting work on Scottish construction sites: a legal view
With the ban on work north of the border finally lifted, what must sites do to comply with the rules?
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CommentOffices hold the key to work-life balance
When we eventually return to the workplace we can expect it to be very different, says Richard Kauntze of the British Council of Offices
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CommentEasy does it: low-cost dispute resolution
Several new services now available for resolving straightforward disputes revive adjudication’s original aims: reducing costs and simplifying procedure
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CommentSmall local builders must be at the heart of the recovery
The intention to ’build back better’ requires sustainable growth, Brian Berry from the FMB puts forward his ideas
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CommentPlanning for construction’s recovery: What you can do
The CLC-led will be launching a recovery plan for the industry, Simon Rawlinson sets out how you can get involved
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CommentOpen letter to government: Priorities for revitalising the construction sector
Rudi Klein addresses an open letter to the business secretary and the Cabinet Office, lobbying hard for certainty of workflow and cashflow to keep SMEs afloat
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CommentTime to reinvent the suburbs
As city centres lose their lure, suburbia may need to adapt to a more rich mix of needs, says Lendlease’s Selina Mason
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CommentCan covid-19 justify an extension of time for evidence?
Although courts have been told to take account of the pandemic, this may not translate to a lengthy delay
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CommentWhy forecasts of a steep decline in building prices may be overstated
Expect spooked investors and developers to hold onto cash, says CPC’s Mark Cleverly
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CommentThe heritage sector’s survival depends on innovation
Visitor centres will need to transform to survive the pandemic’s impact, Purcell’s David Hills thinks construction professionals can help
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CommentHow other countries are reopening construction
Others around the world have come out of lockdown ahead of the UK, Gleeds chair Richard Steer looks at what we can learn about returning to work
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CommentKey steps to protecting the infrastructure supply chain
Turner Townsend’s UK head of transport Lucy Howard explains what clients can do to help post covid-19