All Comment articles – Page 37
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CommentDisruption is coming – let’s rise to the challenge it brings
Increasing efficiency and reducing waste are essential tasks if construction is to modernise successfully rather than die, Sam Stacey says
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CommentNow is the time to recruit to help construction build for the future
With many workers considering a career change and students looking for guidance, construction has an opportunity to improve the way it sells itself and attract some much-needed new talent, writes Rachel Davis
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CommentChallenges to adjudication: keep it plain and simple
Any challenge to a purported right to adjudicate must be plain, specific and certain if it is to succeed in court
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CommentSome practical ways engineering firms can improve gender diversity
Women’s minister calls on employers to push forward with positive changes - such as flexible working - adopted during the pandemic
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CommentWhy women need to be involved in transport planning
On Women in Engineering Day, Leah Stuart focuses on how cities and their transport systems still largely cater for cars, and by proxy, for men
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CommentFlexible working on construction sites is a win-win
Until the pandemic it was presumed working flexibly was incompatible with efficient site operations, now we know different
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CommentGovernment must hold its nerve on the Planning Bill
The proposed reforms are an opportunity to produce a cost-effective and more predictable system that delivers better outcomes and maintains public involvement
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CommentContract terms: the eiusdem generis rule
Lindy Patterson explains a key principle of contract interpretation, based on a presumption against the use of surplus words
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CommentBrexit realities are hitting home
Labour shortages and import barriers are now joined by certification challenges
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: News, views and brews
A ticking off at HS2, City sharks and wise words from Barack Obama
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CommentTurning challenges of the past year into opportunities for the next
The pandemic and Brexit have forced us to make fundamental changes to the way we work – and we have learnt a lot along the way. Now we need to take those learnings forward, says Ann Bentley
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CommentCase in focus: Newcastle United Football Company Ltd vs The Football Association Premier League Ltd and Others
Ted Lowery on a decision highlighting the need for adjudicators to disclose relevant prior connections
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CommentCountdown to COP26: Are we building with the climate of the future in mind?
With fewer than 150 days until world leaders meet in Glasgow for COP26, Simon Wyatt turns his focus to one of the key themes on the agenda – adaptation and resilience
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CommentAn invitation to the largest hospital building programme in a generation
Today contractors can register their interest to help build 40 new hospitals in England, Natalie Forrest sets out the client expectations
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CommentSocial value means measuring more than time and money
Many benefits happen after the construction phase is complete so tracking needs to take place over the whole project lifecycle
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CommentTackling the hidden costs of the construction process
Some guiding principles on cost, time and risk from Alinea’s Iain Parker
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CommentModern slavery – look closely at your supply chain
Scrutiny of the construction industry is increasing. How can firms ensure they don’t accidentally fall foul of the law?
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CommentJCT’s new chair sets out her vision
Karen Kirkham explains how she expects the contracts body to respond to the challenges of a fast-changing industry
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CommentConstruction has an image problem that is harming recruitment. We have to change
A lack of diversity combined with an out of date mindset means the industry is at a disadvantage when it comes to attracting new talent, says James Wates
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CommentRights to light – what are the issues?
A recent case underlines the necessity of resolving rights to light issues early, to avoid injunctions or even demolition orders