All Comment articles – Page 3
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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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CommentConstruction industry gossip: The Sex Pistols, the Dulux puppy and more
The latest gossip from around the industry
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CommentEssential law: Termination, part three
As part of our essential law series, Sara Cunningham discusses how a right to terminate can be lost
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: The art of public speaking has many pitfalls
The art of public speaking has many pitfalls – maybe stick to sculpture?
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CommentWhat does ‘fit for purpose’ mean for today’s world?
The scandal at the CBI is an opportunity for us all to reflect on how we treat each other in the workplace, writes Sadie Morgan
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CommentA knotty nuisance: Japanese knotweed for developers
The legal implications of developing land adjacent to this highly invasive plant may be more extensive than you thought
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CommentExplaining the infrastructure levy
The proposed new levy, designed to replace section 106 agreements and the CIL, is now to be stuck in pilot phase for a decade. What does this mean for developers?
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CommentWill the JCT change how its contracts tackle insolvency?
Recent changes to insolvency law bring expectations of an amended approach in the upcoming new contract suite
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CommentShould your building register as higher-risk?
With the register now open for existing higher-risk buildings in England, principal accountable persons must make sure to register
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CommentThe developer remediation contract is full of confusion
Almost 50 developers have committed to fire safety remediation works under this government scheme, but clarity is severely lacking
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CommentAI in construction: the good, the bad and the in-between
Advances in artificial intelligence are happening at a giddying pace – are you managing to keep up?
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CommentBoth sides in Tory battle over housing and planning have a point – and both are wrong
Only an enlightened and innovative approach to planning and development can get us out of this political cul-de-sac, says Toby Lloyd
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CommentClarity on time-bars in adjudication
A new ruling sheds light on the Limitation Act’s application to adjudication proceedings
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CommentThe men speaking up about gender equality in construction
A discussion about gender with the twist that it featured an all-male panel is just what we need right now. Here’s why.
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CommentWhile women remain a minority in our industry the fight for parity goes on
While we should celebrate the fact that female representation in architecture and construction is at an all-time high, there is plenty of work still to do, says Sadie Morgan
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CommentEssential law: Termination, part two
As part of our essential law series, Carolyn Davies looks at what must be done when terminating a contract in order to avoid arguments and counterclaims
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CommentWe must design the vibrancy back into our urban places
This should be the ‘comeback’ year for culture in our cities, but we need to reconsider how best to define our cultural spaces, says Sadie Morgan
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Back in the saddle
This month was alll about new starts, false starts, and hill starts
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CommentExpect an uptick in disputes this year as economy worsens
Tougher operating environment will drive a less collaborative approach, but there are strategies to minimise the risk of conflict