All Features articles – Page 643
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Clash points
In the post-Construction-Act industry, main contractors and the firms that work for them should not be talking about clash points, but about how to work together to achieve their mutual objectives.
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Clash points
Yes, of course. But let’s not get too wrapped up in our noble intentions. Common purposes presuppose common interests, and too many contractors are still looking after number one.
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Materials whole-life costs
Building Performance Group’s guide to the lifespan and whole-life costs of building components tackles flexible floor coverings from PVC sheets to carpet tiles.
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Services whole-life costs
The third in this series on the lifespan costs of engineering services compares three power and data installation options.
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Putting E-topia on the map
“We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.” Not in E-topia, where you may be signing contracts that oblige you to deal with virtual design flaws in a not-yet-existent bridge.
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The graduates
Robert Smith of Hays Montrose explains how construction firms can attract more career girls and boys.
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Paul Reeder
The man credited with pulling Schal’s chestnuts out of the fire at the Royal Opera House is now its boss. So how’s he going to make sure the company’s troubles are behind it?
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Whose pocket are you in?
Two recent cases have demonstrated how important impartiality is to judges, arbitrators and expert witnesses. Even a very remote connection can be enough to get them thrown off a case.
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Don’t buy Beta
In the future, everyone in the building industry will use one data management system. Trouble is, no one knows which it will be. HBG’s Graham Cash hopes he’s backed the winner.
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Because we’re worth it
Sharks, parasites, bloodsuckers … whatever your favourite term for lawyers, the fact is, you need us. The fees may be high, but that’s only because our skills get your buildings built when nobody else can.
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Adjudication’s added value
Arguments about whether there is a contract can be more expensive to resolve than the argument about whatever the argument’s about. But adjudication is set to change all that.
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Appointments
ContractorsRay Shine and Andrew Wyllie have been appointed directors of the construction division at Taylor Woodrow. David White has become finance director. Tony Bickerstaff, Roger Blundell, Neil Johnson, Tim Peach, Graham Quinion, Norman Reed and Gerald Slack have been made divisional directors. Richard Dean has been made managing director of ...
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Your new best friend
A good relationship with your bank manager can prove vital for the survival of your business. Accountant Smith & Williamson looks at how to keep the bank on your side.
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Cost model: Multiplex cinemas
Since 1985, nearly 2000 multiplex cinemas have opened, mainly on out-of-town sites. Now government planning guidance is forcing cinema operators back into town centres. Cost consultant Davis Langdon & Everest examines the design, specification and costs of urban multiplexes
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Dot-coms quick on the draw
Two on-line services have beaten the government in the race against the cowboys. Improveline and hi-revolution are offering householders a database of vetted and reliable contractors – so why does anybody need the quality mark?
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Double exposure?
You can’t pursue the same case in two tribunals at the same time, but if you have litigation or arbitration under way, you can still refer it to adjudication to get a quick, interim decision.
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From here to eternity
Chartres, Notre Dame, Salisbury – LA. Can today’s structural engineers measure up to their medieval forerunners and produce a future-proof cathedral in the world’s most notorious earthquake zone?
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What are your intentions?
Does a letter of intent constitute a contract? It depends what the parties’ intention is and what’s in the letter. If you want a legally binding document, it’s best to write it as a mini-contract.
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Mr Rethink
The boss of award-winning housebuilder Westbury is rising to the challenges of the stock market and the Internet.
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Strange ways
The Institute of Personnel and Development’s Angela Baron delves into the wacky world of management training.