All Comment articles – Page 265
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CommentRunning for cover
When a tower crane collapsed, the contractor blamed its subcontractor who turned to its insurer. But the insurer looked for wriggle room in the small print …
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CommentHousebuilders race ahead in robust recovery
UK housebuilding’s remarkable recovery means its value has doubled over last 12 months
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CommentLong-term pipeline needed for investment
Taking on an apprentice for four years remains a significant commitment when pipelines of work are so uncertain
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CommentThe heat is on
The industry needs to act now to prevent boom-time type problems blighting recovery
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CommentHave you got what it takes?
Investors with a well targeted product for a burgeoning rental market can cash in
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CommentHansom: Ups and downs
There’s an artificial indoor beach in China, posthumous RICS membership for one of our great scientific minds, some architects ride back into town, and why coming down can be harder than going up
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Comment'Fair share' decided by the law
If a company is complying with UK tax law, what’s the problem?
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CommentRecovery still has a long way to go
Industry and government need to work together to build on the green shoots of growth
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CommentLegal brief: The inexpert expert
This case shows the importance of choosing the right expert and being able to justify decisions in settlement negotiations
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CommentThe green Deal, social housing and a degree in maths?
The Green Deal should be able to provide finance for this sector. The big question is, will the projected cost-savings be realised?
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CommentBuild more student accommodation, free up homes for families – good idea
This move would not solve the housing crisis, but it would have a big impact in some towns and cities
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CommentHow we can use Global Construction 2025 to reinvigorate the industry
The expansion of global construction is an opportunity for the UK to establish itself as a place of expertise
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CommentMy working day: Rob Charlton, _space group
The chief executive of _space group gives an insight into his varied role and reveals his biggest phobia about business travel
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CommentAmendments to the Civil Procedure Rules: Venulum Property Investments Ltd vs Space Architecture Ltd & others
This judgement shows how amendments that came into effect from 1 April have allowed courts to adopt a less forgiving approach to delay and non-compliance with directions
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CommentLegal brief: A structured approach to re-structuring
Make sure you check the following points if you work with a consultant that has gone through a restructure
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CommentWho are your Construction Heroes?
Tell us who the unsung heroes of construction are that deserve recognition
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CommentLegal support for large infrastructure jobs
Internationalisation is affecting legal support for large infrastructure projects
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CommentMy digital life … Paul Cowling
The JTP architectural assistant on his crowded desktop, foreign adventures and what he would buy if he won the bingo
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CommentSix of the UK's best footbridges
From the sweeping to the shape-shifting, these bridges deliver much more than just a link from A to B
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CommentWitness statements: Beautiful phonies
Handcrafted witness statements represent clever pieces of advocacy - but this is not the function that they are supposed to serve. Facts are required, not opinions