Legal – Page 58
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NewsThousands of new homes approved despite local opposition
New planning rules see 27,000 homes approved against local authority wishes
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NewsUnite wins planning for £42m Portsmouth student scheme
Developer Unite has won planning approval for a £42m student accommodation scheme in the centre of Portsmouth
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CommentLet’s talk about it
A High Court decision says parties to a dispute may be obliged to first to enter into friendly discussions
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CommentThe cost of avoiding disputes
Can we learn from earlier arrangements to reduce disputes later?
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CommentWhy did you sign that?
Identifying who is liable if that dream property purchase turns into a nightmare can be difficult
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CommentAnother brick in the wall?
There are contractual solutions to guard against building material shortages
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CommentProperty: Waving a green stick
Plans are afoot to compel private landlords to make energy efficiency improvements to their properties
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CommentNo messing north of the border
This case from the Scottish Court of Appeal reiterates the point that adjudication should not be held up by minor technical points
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NewsUS mag apologises to Zaha Hadid for Qatar 'error'
New York Review of Books posts statement on website
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CommentInsurance: Living with uncertainty
Insurance can help projects thrive by limiting uncertainty but developers must take initiative in developing their programmes
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NewsSixty jobs lost as Warrington contractor goes under
Globe Management Services, whose clients include St Modwen and Derwent, appoints administrators
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CommentChallenging times
In regards to procurement, the public sector is already held to a far higher standard than private clients
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FeaturesProcurement on trial
Construction firms are increasingly emboldened to take the government to court over its procurement decisions, but who’s to blame?
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NewsT&T alleges 'price manipulation' over £750m framework
Exclusive: Claims contained in Turner Townsend legal challenge to the government’s massive public sector consultants framework
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NewsElephant & Castle roundabout revamp wins public backing
Construction of major redesign of Elephant Castle roundabout expected to begin next year
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NewsNDA denies fault in £200m nuclear legal battle
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority defends its procurement process for £7bn Magnox project
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CommentHealth as well as safety
The HSE wants to consolidate the message that exposure to hazardous substances and dusts containing silica is as much of a health risk as on-site safety
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CommentTermination at convenience
Terminating a contract is never an easy call to make, and it could have a strong impact on later damages payments should you act too hastily, as these cases demonstrate
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CommentNew homes insurance and lost deposits?
A recent TCC judgment involves claims by a number of parties in respect of lost deposits paid for new flats
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CommentA case for compensation
A case in Ireland considered some of the clauses surrounding compensation events in the NEC3 suite of contracts