Legal – Page 177
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CommentWhen less isn’t more
When it comes to reforming the Construction Act, the instinct to resist meddling is correct in many cases, but has done nothing to address a major failing
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FeaturesBolkestein’s monster
Just when you thought it was safe to use Continental contractors … A hideous European directive has begun a bloodthirsty rampage that could have a devastating effect on the UK construction industry.
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A victory of sorts
Insurance companies may have failed in an attempt to stop payouts to workers with a lung condition caused by asbestos, but they did manage to limit compensation
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CommentMind and will
In a landmark case, a council architect is on trial for manslaughter, after an outbreak of legionnaire’s disease killed seven people. The verdict will be pivotal …
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Biting back
The Latham review into payment provisions under the Construction Act recommends removing the need for a payer’s notice. In fact, what it really needs is more teeth
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CommentNo more party games
The interface agreement is a neat device that PFI special purpose vehicles can use to avoid ‘pass the parcel’ between subcontractors. However, the rules are getting complicated
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Czech list
The Czech Republic has updated its laws on public procurement to bring them into line with European rules – but there are one or two things you ought to know
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Don't panic
Just a thought while I was having my cup of tea: the answer to the debate over whether steel or concrete should be used for the protective barriers around the Houses of Parliament (16 July, page 15) is obvious. Sandbags – hundreds of them should suffice. After all, what was ...
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Czech the small print
Communists have always been jumpy about private property – which goes a long way to explaining why developers must still take care in the Czech Republic