All Comment articles – Page 34
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Tidal energy: a realistic, scaleable alternative source
Stuart Murphy, founder of renewables project TPGen24, proposes an untapped resource that could help affirm construction’s sustainable credentials
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It is vital that we rise to the digital challenge
The infrastructure sector is among the last to embrace the potential of the digital revolution but it is in all of our interests to do so, says Richard Threlfall
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More funding for research and education is vital to cutting carbon
Jerry Tate of Tate + Co on why actually delivering highly efficient buildings is an uphill battle
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Case in focus: Dana UK Axle Ltd vs Freudenberg FST GmbH
Ted Lowery looks at a case in which the defendant’s expert evidence was excluded
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Is a collateral warranty a construction contract?
Victoria Peckett on what the Toppan ruling has added to the debate about when a collateral warranty constitutes a construction contract
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A liquid situation over damages
Tony Bingham tells of a subcontractor defending a liquidated damages claim that decided it did want to pay them after all, when the client changed tack
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Construction industry gossip: Have you heard the latest?
There’s old news … and then there’s very, very old news
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Levitt’s warts-and-all report must lead to real change at the RICS
Members want a more transparent organisation representing them – and they want their voices to be heard
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Countdown to COP26: Timber is a panacea but use it wisely
Timber is widely regarded as the obvious solution in the quest for a sustainable construction material, but it is not as simple as that
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Can the RICS become fit for purpose again?
Only root-and-branch reform can restore the professional body’s credibility after the mass resignation of the senior management team, Richard Steer says
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PFI hand-back – are you at risk?
If you were involved in design or construction of PFI projects about to expire, be prepared for fallout in the form of claims against you as the facilities are handed back. By Sheena Sood
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Get that September spring in your step
This has always been the month for getting back to normal, our batteries recharged – but it’ll require extra measures this year to get everyone’s bounce back, warns James Wates
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Wanted: new, young talent to improve our world
If construction is really to change for the better, then our industry leaders need to engage the gamechangers, says Ann Bentley
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There is still (just about) time to modernise rather than die
Five years ago, my wake-up call to the industry was considered dramatic, but I fear I was not being bold enough. The industry’s underlying weaknesses are now more exposed than ever, says Mark Farmer
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Fire safety fears are still being ignored
The Building Safety Bill is an opportunity to create a rigorous and impartial inspection and testing system but in its present form the legislation may mean private profit takes precedence over protecting people, writes Zutec’s Tom Boland
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It’s important to embrace cultural differences with international clients
Different ways of doing things in different countries can cause challenges and delays when working on a project, but they can also lead to its more successful conclusion, says Alinea’s Iain Parker
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Happiness by design
Architects know how to boost wellbeing through good design – but the onus is on developers to encourage that, says Félicie Krikler
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Legal abroad: Doing business in Bahrain
Gerard Moore and Bruno Savoie look at a country where infrastructure is strongly funded and arbitration well established
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Construction industry gossip: May the (air) force be with you
With US giants gobbling up UK firms, can only those with special powers resist?
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T&T and CBRE: A good deal to think about
What will T T’s sale of a 60% stake to CBRE mean for the firm – and the wider industry?