All Comment articles – Page 206
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CommentHanding over the reins at CIC
Two years ago Jack Pringle took over the chair of the Construction Industry Council convinced the industry needed a forum where everyone could thrash out ideas to take to government. As he steps down, the same thoughts assail him
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CommentEstate agents are flouting EPC rules
Figures from Friends of the Earth in Manchester reveal that very few estate agents are fully complying with the law
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CommentDuty of care
Beware when dealing with product liability. A recent case has shown there are times when goods are not ‘goods’ and breach is not all it seems
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CommentA judgment on the JCT term 'appropriate deduction'
A recent case breaks new ground in dealing with how ‘appropriate deductions’ for defects can be deducted by the employer
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CommentThe World Cup's over - but Passivhaus is not
Steve Douglas on how a footballing trip to Brazil resulted in an unexpected lesson in low carbon housebuilding
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CommentEthiopia: It's not about the oil
Political stability and solid investment in infrastructure and renewable energy make Ethiopia an attractive proposition, but new entrants to the market should proceed with care
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Comment'Sharership' is the new leadership
Social media platforms can help promote conversations about sustainability, but only if they don’t become silos themselves
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CommentBIM and MEP consultants - what is hindering progress?
MEP designers have dragged their heels on BIM for too long - here’s a practical guide to getting them up to speed
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CommentProcedure: Denton, Decadent and Utilise appeals
The Court of Appeal heard three appeals together, each relating to granting relief from sanctions under CPR Rule 3.9
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CommentWas Miller right to sell its construction business?
Nice price for Galliford Try and stuttering housing market add up to a bold decision by Miller
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CommentDo we need a new best practice for our supply chains?
If we scrutinise something hard enough, the cracks will start to show, and demonstrate that today’s best practice is not enough
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CommentThe right remedy
A recent Supreme Court decision should make it easier for developers to argue that damages rather than an injunction should be awarded in nuisance cases
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CommentHansom: That’s entertainment
There’s hilarity at the GCS, a ripping idea for how to use waste paper, Crossrail gets its own TV series, and there’s an update on the industry’s charitable activities. Plus, happy anniversary to a modular building firm
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CommentDays of the recession still haunt us
For major contractors the problems of the past few years are only just starting to manifest themselves
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CommentRing of truth to 'conscious uncoupling'
It may be unclear how amicable a break-up it really is, but are Aedas and AHR better going it alone?
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CommentWhat can construction learn from the World Cup?
Like in football, timing in the business world is everything and if you fail to prepare, prepare to fail
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CommentThe skills timebomb
Our industry is finding it increasingly difficult to recruit people with the right skills, yet there is no sense of urgency when it comes to training and development. Why not?
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CommentConsidering your clauses
Design obligations, in particular on the standard of skill and care required vs fitness for purpose provision, is a recurring issue
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CommentA new lease of life
Care closer to home, the digital age and affordability will drive major changes in healthcare facilities