All Comment articles – Page 327
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CommentFigures show we are just not building enough homes. It is that simple
Latest statistics underline the massive task ahead for the government if it is to boost housebuilding to a level above that achieved before the recession
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CommentMy digital life … Mel Starrs
This tech-savvy associate director carries both an iPhone and Blackberry but would rather communicate over a meal and glass of red wine
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CommentFrom the rooftops
At home our Building 2012 campaign acquires some serious clout, and abroad we’re looking at the best opportunities in India, Qatar and more
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Inbox: Hot topic
Changes to Part L spark heated debate from readers, who argue that building control officers won’t police energy requirements and that, when it comes to the green agenda, one size does not fit all
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Know your novation: What's changed?
Novation may be a familiar story but don’t get complacent about it - there’s an unexpected sub-plot with hidden traps set by the Construction Act
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CommentBuilding buys a pint … For DTZ's building team
Strange sounding words are bandied about when Building buys a pint for DTZ, and the trouble with romance and extreme activities is revealed
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CommentBIM and legal issues: Model behaviour
BIM could throw up all kinds of legal issues around liability when a project goes wrong. A clear implementation plan is needed from the outset
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CommentUrban design for developing countries: The art of mastery
Urban designs for developing countries demand the perspective and foresight of one of today’s great minds - not the clumsy first attempt of a novice
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CommentAdjudicators 'taking the initiative'
Adjudicators on construction cases are allowed to ‘take the initiative’ to establish the facts but straying too far from the path can have severe consequences
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CommentSomething’s wrong with the official private housing repair and maintenance data
I and others have long held doubts about accuracy of the private housing repair and maintenance series within the construction output data
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CommentCould Cala row prompt further planning guidance?
Ian Ginbey argues that Eric Pickles’ latest defeat may have repercussions across the planning system
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CommentPayment terms under NEC3: SGL Carbon Fibres Ltd vs RBG Ltd
This case found that an employer bore the burden of proof when seeking to recover alleged overpayments to a contractor under NEC3
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CommentA quick guide to company voluntary arrangements (CVA)
A quick guide to CVAs, covering when they come into force, the effect on creditors, how a creditor can challenge them and more
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CommentPayment under NEC3: Project managers' interim assessments
This recent case highlighted the fact that interim assessments of valuations are generally valid - until proven otherwise
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CommentLatest construction data underlines tough challenge for the industry in 2012
The latest statistics fit with forecasts of a construction recession for the best part of a couple of years
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Inbox: Mixed messages
This week one reader thinks the government has a strong FITs policy but weak PR, while another says Sir John Armitt is just plain wrong about the ODA’s ‘no marketing’ rule for firms working on the Olympics
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CommentWhat could go wrong?
It’s not hard to spot the danger in this safety blunder photo taken in Panama
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CommentWhere should the government spend to drive growth?
With the Budget just six weeks away, the chancellor must ensure that what money he has to invest will lead to growth - and not in 20 years’ time either
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CommentLegal disputes: The Olympics and Wembley
The notable lack of disputes on Olympic projects has been down to the openness of dialogue and willingness to share and exchange documents. If only Wembley had done the same