All Comment articles – Page 48
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CommentCan a duty of care be owed to a non-existent party?
Simon Lewis examines a case that clarifies the rules on when a duty of care can be owed to third parties
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CommentLondon’s office market will bounce back, as it always does
This is an exciting moment for redefining workspaces, say Alinea’s Iain Parker and Alastair Kenyon
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CommentGlimmers of hope: A few reasons to be (almost) cheerful
Knocked down by the coronavirus, the industry is struggling back to its feet
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CommentI dread to think where our industry would be without the furlough scheme
The job retention scheme has worked but it should end next month, says Keltbray’s boss Darren James
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CommentPayment abuse: let’s fix it
Almost three years after the government published its consultation on retentions, why has so little action yet been taken?
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CommentCrossrail: A flagship scheme goes badly wrong
There are still many lessons that need to be learnt from Crossrail, writes Caroline Pidgeon
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CommentBrits don’t have the appetite to return to the office, at least not full time
Clients seem divided on what do with their office space, but most think the pandemic will permanently change how and where staff work, says Jack Pringle
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CommentInsolvent companies are not barred from adjudication
The Supreme Court has ruled that the insolvency set-off rules do not trump the right to adjudication
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CommentEngineers must not waste this crisis
We need to make structures more efficient, do more with less and respond to the climate and biodiversity emergency, argues Robert Bird Group’s Paulo Silva
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CommentDon’t lose faith in the power of the office
The communal workplace offers unrivalled opportunities for productivity, creativity and enjoyment, says Alan Bainbridge, the BBC’s director of real estate
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CommentHas the pandemic reset our approach to values-based decision-making for the good?
The fact most of us are adept at making personal value-based decisions bodes well for the future, says Ann Bentley
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CommentFor and against: Two planning experts debate reforms in the white paper
White paper taskforce member Chris Katkowski says the reforms will simplify planning while TCPA chair Mary Parsons thinks it will reduce democratic oversight
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CommentCouncil estates on the drawing board now must be resilient to future pandemics
New book by Brendan Kilpatrick looks at mistakes from the past and design principles for the future
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CommentArticle 25 launches Myanmar hospital appeal
Charity’s David Murray explains how raising £10k will help control the spread of coronavirus
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CommentTips for SMEs wanting to break into public sector work
Private and public sector clients are very different beasts, here is what you need to know about winning work with the latter
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CommentThe recovery will be like no other
A record fall in GDP means getting the economy back to where it once was will require an unprecedented haul back
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CommentA planning committee member on the planning reforms
Sachin Shah says the white paper has some good ideas but will neuter local democracy
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CommentNine things you should know about QS firms recruiting during the pandemic
Conditions are tough and the outlook uncertain but the jobs market is showing some signs of life
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CommentWatch out UK. This is what a lockdown looks like second time around in Melbourne
Melbourne’s return to lockdown after a month of freedom is a lesson for the UK, writes Ryan McGee
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CommentThe devil will be in the detail of Jenrick’s planning reforms
The white paper begs many questions. It could take years to find the answers