All Legal articles – Page 105
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NewsBalfour and Gratte hit out at unions' wage claims
Contractors insist new agreement will not make workers ‘worse off’ and urge Unite to call off ballot
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Comment
New asbestos regulations: What you need to know
Asbestos regulations are changing, and to avoid being hit with a whopping fine, like M&S, it’s worth taking note. Here’s a summary of some of the main points to bear in mind
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CommentThe Construction Act: Changes to consultants' payment processes
Consultants’ payment processes are traditionally very different to those of contractors. So how have they changed in the standard contracts since the new Construction Act?
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NewsWillmott Dixon faces £2.4m claim from BSF subbie
John Cooper Construction says Willmott Dixon failed to suply it with necessary information
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NewsShadow housing minister faces salary probe
Parliamentary standards commissioner launches formal investigation into Jack Dromey
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NewsDooley wins unfair dismissal appeal against Ucatt
Union’s leadership race descends further into chaos
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NewsFMB boss ‘on leave’ over performance questions
Negotiations are ongoing between director general Richard Diment and trade body
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Comment
Changes to public procurement regulations
A round-up of the recent changes arising from the Public Procurement Regulations 2011
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CommentPublic procurement: Getting the hang of it
Public procurement rules aren’t there to be broken - Brussels’ orders. But it will help if you learn to juggle with their terms
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NewsMuseum of Liverpool facing serious technical problems
Architect AEW hit by £3.5m claim after newly opened £72m museum finds faulty steps and ceilings
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CommentWhen does the new Construction Act apply?
Working out when the new Act applies is tricky, but looking at past cases might help
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Comment
NEC3 and the global market: World domination
Although Tony Bingham and others criticise the NEC3 for its administrative burden, in the global construction market it has a vital role to play in good project management
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Video: Sparks invade Gratte Brothers site
Protestors unfurl banner at 110 Cannon Street in London
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CommentNew feed-in tariffs: The impact for the construction industry
As feed-in tariffs for PVs continue to hit the headlines, what are the key changes are being proposed, and what is their potential impact?
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NewsUcatt ‘bans candidate from leadership race’
Mick Dooley threatens to seek a High Court injunction over the alleged ban
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NewsShadow housing minister referred to parliament watchdog
Jack Dromey MP ‘failed to declare £30,000 union salary’
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NewsVincent Tabak found guilty of Jo Yates murder
Buro Happold consultant will spend a minimum of 20 years in jail.
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Comment
The prevention principle: Fast forward
When a construction project is delayed nobody wants to take the blame. Here’s how the prevention principle might come into play
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CommentWhat's a clause intended to do? It may take precedence over its wording
Don’t rely on legal wording without considering the context of a clause, as a judge may look at its purpose instead
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CommentOral agreements: All mouth no trousers
It’s easy for two parties to get dug in over quite trifling sums. Here’s a case in point that revolved around the question of oral agreements - only the lawyers enjoyed it