All Legal articles – Page 71
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CommentWe need to talk about BIM
BIM is famously the magic formula that will get the industry working together in peace and harmony. But it looks awfully like a way of shifting risk onto subcontractors …
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CommentLetters of intent: Start as you mean to go on
The ongoing dispute between Volkerfitzpatrick and Keller shows the dangers of failing to back up a letter of intent with a finalised, formal subcontract
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NewsLaing O'Rourke targeted by blacklist protestors
Contractor’s Cheesegrater tower and Francis Crick Institute will face demonstations during nation-wide protest this Wednesday
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NewsQatar construction workers 'treated like cattle'
Report by Amnesty International warns Qatar’s construction sector is ‘rife with abuse’ of workers
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CommentDefining due diligence
An obligation to exercise ‘due diligence’ is a common term in construction contracts, but what does this entail? A recent TCC case provides some guidance
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CommentIslamic finance: Open for business
David Cameron wants to issue the first Islamic bond outside of the Muslim world. Hamid Yunis, one of the people consulted on the government’s plan, looks at what this could mean for the UK construction sector
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CommentIs it time to crack the Code for Sustainable Homes?
The government’s Housing Standards Review takes aim at the Code for Sustainable Homes. Our columnist assesses the different options that could replace it
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NewsWates ordered to pay over £280,000 to brickwork contractor
High Court orders Wates to pay compensation to sub-contractor after delaying its start on site
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CommentAlternative dispute resolution: Silence is golden
Engaging in an alternative dispute resolution is not compulsory but ignoring an invitation to participate is likely to lead to costs sanctions
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CommentECO funding: So what happens now?
ECO was supposed to provide support to the government’s Green Deal financing structure – but things haven’t really worked out as planned
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NewsWorker killed by falling stairwell at Laing O'Rourke site
Construction worker killed at Francis Crick Institute site in King’s Cross last Wednesday
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NewsEx-Cabe chief dies after cycling collision
Tributes paid to Francis Golding, who died four days after colliding with a coach in central London
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NewsHenry Boot hails planning improvements
Housebuilder says planning system is improving in trading statement
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CommentCorruption: Time for a deep-clean
A CIOB survey suggests that corruption is still rife in construction. So what more can be done to remove this stain on the industry’s reputation?
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CommentE-disclosure: A clearer path?
As electronic communication and documents become increasingly ubiquitous, procedures around disclosure have to be updated to keep up
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NewsIndustry leaders hit out at ‘box-ticking’ energy-audit scheme
Critics say “mad” government scheme risks duplicating existing programmes
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NewsLegal setback for Chipperfield's £600m south bank scheme
Judge orders judicial review of secretary of state’s decision not to call in the Elizabeth House project
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NewsBlacklisted workers storm out of compensation talks
Blacklist Support Group walks out on “piss take” proposals
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CommentTaking over provisons: Risky business
Should an employer accept that gaining access pre taking over or practical completion will involve transfer of risk?
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NewsUcatt slams blacklisting compensation scheme
Scheme insists it is genuine attempt to make amends as union boss Steve Murphy brands it a “travesty of justice”