Legal – Page 60
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NewsSmall construction firms’ average debt reaches £484,000
Study shows small firms have up to 16% of their turnover outstanding in unpaid bills
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NewsMinister outlines limit for zero carbon exemption
Small site exemption for zero carbons standard likely to apply to sites of less than 10 homes
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CommentAdjudication and administration: Show us the money
You can win an adjudication but still lose out if the client goes bust before you get payment of your award. But there are steps you can take to mitigate the risk
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CommentAssignment: We can't afford to get it wrong
With notable distinction placed on assignment. What if it’s just not an option?
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NewsSt Bart's Maggie Centre wins planning
Steven Holl-designed Maggie’s Cancer Care Centre for St Bart’s hospital has been narrowly approved by City of London planners
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CommentDuty of care
Beware when dealing with product liability. A recent case has shown there are times when goods are not ‘goods’ and breach is not all it seems
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NewsClimate watchdog slams weakened zero carbon homes policy
Committee on Climate Change says it sees “no rationale” for letting small developments off the standard
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CommentA judgment on the JCT term 'appropriate deduction'
A recent case breaks new ground in dealing with how ‘appropriate deductions’ for defects can be deducted by the employer
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NewsAecom acquires URS for £2.3bn
Deal will create a combined company with £11.1bn in annual sales and more than 95,000 employees
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NewsUK fraud authorities investigate Sweett
UK’s Serious Fraud Office launches investigation into bribery allegations concerning consultant’s historic operations in Morocco
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CommentThe right remedy
A recent Supreme Court decision should make it easier for developers to argue that damages rather than an injunction should be awarded in nuisance cases
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Archive TitlesClimate watchdog calls for regulation on overheating
Committee on Climate Change warns that zero carbon homes will be more likely to overheat unless rules are introduced to tackle the problem
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NewsGovernment loses £200m solar legal battle
Government faces massive pay out after judge rules solar firms are entitled to compensation after illegal cuts to solar subsidies
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NewsHigh Court to rule on blacklisting 'super case'
Judge to be asked to roll separate blacklisting court cases into one ‘super case’
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NewsAsbestos scare prompts university site shutdown
Contractor evacuates staff after rennovation work at Warwick University disturbs asbestos
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CommentConsidering your clauses
Design obligations, in particular on the standard of skill and care required vs fitness for purpose provision, is a recurring issue
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NewsSmithfield plans rejected by Pickles
Communities secretary accuses City Corporation of ‘deliberate neglect’ over buildings’ condition
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CommentA New York story
New York City has taken a tough line with construction firms that are involved in illegal activity. After looking at the case of Structure Tone, you wonder how long it will be before we take similar action here