All Features articles – Page 632
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A case of cut and snip
Adjudicators are right even when they re wrong. And no, you can t just pick out the bits of an adjudication that you like. That s the rough-and-ready world of quick justice.
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The civic surgeon
Dashing around the country asking people what they think of where they live may be taxing, but EDAW s Kevin Murray believes you can t do urban design without it.
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Crazy mixed-up contracts
What happens if parts of your contract fall under the Construction Act and parts don t? The answer is that everyone gets confused so why not write in adjudication and fair payment clauses anyway?
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The death of IQ
Ever wondered why some clever people are dreadful managers? The answer lies in their emotional intelligence, a new idea that looks set to revolutionise management.
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No margin for error
Oil companies could teach construction firms a thing or two about safety in a dangerous industry. As Schal found out with its client BP, attitudes won't change without expensive carrots and sticks.
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The loaded generation
Architects Robert Gaukroger and Scott Pryde don't wait for work they go out and find it. They're part of a new breed that is using business savvy as well as design skill to get rich.
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Oversized, overhyped and over here
When US shopping colossus Wal-Mart bought Asda, it promised to revolutionise the way Brits buy their baked beans and a lot more besides. Everything would be bigger, better and under one roof. Now the Bristol flagship is open, have the Yanks pulled it off?
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Verbal remedies
What happens if a contractor carries out a variation on the basis of a verbal instruction and the employer s agent then says instructions are only valid if in writing? All may not be lost.
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The difference Brown’s billions will make
The government has made it clear that public housing is top of its 'to do' list - it will spend £2.5bn on it by 2004. So, is the industry about to enjoy a slap-up feast at the chancellor's expense?
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Adjudication in drag
Some adjudicators seem to be suffering from judgitis , lording it over cases like Gilbert and Sullivan parodies. They could do worse than imbibe recent sobering guidance from Judge Lloyd.
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Appointments
Contractors Galliford Northern has appointed Nigel Jennison business development manager to expand the division s construction business. Peter Gillespie joins as marketing manager. Builder and developer TA Fisher has promoted Bob Price to the new role of commercial director. Winchester-based Wilding Butler Construction has appointed Nick Sellick to the board ...
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We do like to be beside the seaside
British beach holidays used to look like this. Now, buoyed by bundles of regeneration cash, resort towns are more likely to use sailing academies, arts centres, bars, shops and restaurants to get visitors singing that tune.
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Big dipper
The Commonwealth's best swimmers will be competing in Manchester's new aquatics centre in the 2002 games. Its record-breaking four pools in an awkward central site will make a splash with the locals, too.
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Bournemouth
What was once a genteel seaside town in a quiet bay has transformed itself in the past 10 years into a mecca of clubs and bars to rival Brighton. The council s latest idea to banish the town s Costa Geriatrica image is to make it the UK ...
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Brighton
Brighton distinguishes itself from the kiss-me-quick, donkey-riding image of more traditional resorts by being more of a city by the sea. The past five years have seen an ongoing programme to transform the seafront with a mix of public and private funding. One major development in the early stages of ...
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A fishy business
A recent marine law arbitration case that originated in the USA and concluded in the UK has some valuable lessons for construction lawyers involved in disputes beyond British borders.
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Remote control
Need some stone but can t face tramping around distant quarries? Soon you ll be able to pick rock from the comfort of your office, thanks to the wonders of mobile technology.
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Early days
Mace s human resources director tells you how to make new employees feel welcome on their first day and beyond.
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Designed out of the picture
A recent court case upheld the original intent behind JCT insurance provisions, leaving the designers vulnerable to liability for the employer s insured losses.