All Features articles – Page 638
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What’s the worry?
Consultants should be aware of the ways the third-party rights act may extend their liabilities. Unfortunately, it s difficult to say just what those ways are but here s a brief guide to what to look out for.
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What’s Dutch for PFI?
In this second article on European law, we look at the extent to which European governments have turned towards private funding to get public projects built.
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Somerset House
Liberating central London's historic squares from their oppression by cars has been a gleam in the eye of Lords Rogers and Foster, among others, for more than a decade. The first square to achieve this distinction is the Inland Revenue enclave of Somerset House, between the Strand and the Thames ...
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The final straw
Two parties sort out the final bill for a job, don’t put it in writing, and one of them later denies an agreement was reached. Can that be classed as a dispute “under the contract”?
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Dixon and Jones
This elegant wing of the National Portrait Gallery. The Royal Opera House refurbishment. Somerset House’s riverside terrace. Welcome to the civilised world of architects Sir Jeremy Dixon and Edward Jones.
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Defects myths exploded
So you think you know about defects? Well, the truth behind these 10 commonly held misconceptions might prompt you to brush up on your knowledge about repairs liability – before you become a liability yourself.
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Damage limitation
Back in February, Rachel Barnes advised consultants to put a net contribution clause in their warranties. In fact, these can prevent a client from recovering damages from the party responsible for causing it.
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Opportunity cost
Equal opportunities is more than a slogan, it should be at the heart of your company right up to board level. Now that local authorities have adopted best value, failure to implement it could be expensive.
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Cost update
This quarterly analysis looks at materials prices for external works and work item rates.
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The Wallace Collection
Rick Mather, architect for the refurbished Dulwich Picture Gallery, has performed a similar service for the Wallace Collection near London's Oxford Street. The building, refurbished at a cost of £10.6m, is due to be officially re-opened on 22 June by Prince Charles, one century to the day after it was ...
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Clear choices
It’s bright. It’s light. It’s clean. It’s green. The Eden Project would have been impossible without it. Is ETFE the industry’s new wonderstuff?
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Get back on the field, ref
The adjudicator’s word is law, as our latest case report shows. Even if he makes an obvious clerical slip-up he is entitled to correct his mistake if he does so within a reasonable time.
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Art explosion
Is London the capital of the art world? Judging by the the rush of lottery-funded gallery openings and refurbishments – yes. Over the next nine pages, Building exhibits three of the latest: the Dulwich Picture Gallery, the Wallace Collection and Somerset House.
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Trust me I’m a contractor
Five pilots of a new partnering contract were launched this week. Will they spread the use of open, trusting relationships among project teams?
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Thinking in 3D
They say Rethinking Construction is more than a report – and they’re right. For Paul Fletcher, it’s the name of the company he founded to promote teamwork using 3D modelling. Sir John would be proud …
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Trouble on Quality Street
The government’s quality mark scheme was meant to frustrate the cowboys and help reputable small firms. Bureaucracy and expense mean it might end up doing the opposite. Can the DETR get back on track?
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The politics of trust
As this year’s winners of the Hudson Prize demonstrate, it is well worth exploring the subtleties of special relationships if you need to tackle subcontractor problems or partnering difficulties.
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So, what does he think now?
After fathering his report, Sir John Egan has been something of an absentee parent. However, he does think he was rather clever about getting the industry to take it on board …
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Just the job
Phil Clark meets the chairman of CALdes, the firm that’s integrating design, surveying and 21st-century technology.
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Light exercise
Here's how young architect Walters and Cohen transformed a squat, dingy supermarket into a chic, sleek fitness club by bouncing daylight from one end of the building to the other.