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Who will abide by the rules?
Do clients really want another measure to regulate payment? Judging by the slow take-up so far, possibly not …
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CommentProject bank accounts: Private practices
The project bank accounts proposed by the guide could work in the private sector – if they can be made effective
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CommentA diamond among the coal
The 48 pages of the Fair Payment Charter are largely made up of statements of the bleedin’ obvious worked up by some marketing wizard – but that project bank accounts idea is a real corker
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It’s the tender process, stupid
The Fair Payment Charter is brimming with good intentions but unless it gets to grips with procurement, clients are unlikely to benefit
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FeaturesGolden wonder
It’s the gold roof on Rafael Viñoly’s Colchester visual arts centre that will wow the visitors – but the real marvel was getting it up without touching the topsoil.
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CommentBiting back
This week we’ve got Reservoir Dogs without the reservoir, the results of the HBG vs University of Phoenix friendly, fashion tips for cyclists, Caribbean marriages … well, what more do you want?
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… and happy to be abroad
I am an expat QS and a member of the RICS. Please, for the sake of my sanity and that of others, do not carry any articles about the RICS’ desire to have visa restrictions lifted for foreign QSs.
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Put your pens down
Are these firms that are imposing 5% cuts on their subcontractors (18 January, page 9) unaware of Latham, Egan and approaches such as Lean Construction to improving the efficiency of the supply chain?
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Here's how
I read with interest your piece “What’s missing is an understanding of what works and what doesn’t” (18 January, page 48).
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The woodenheaded media
A recent article in the Telegraph magazine disturbed me for displaying a conspicuous bias against PVCu windows and I wrote to the magazine to put the record straight.
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University challenge
Universities and employers do seem to be missing a trick when it comes to the use of construction students within the industry (18 January, page 52).
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NewsBaby, it’s cold outside
There’s a chill wind blowing through the North-west as demand for city-centre apartments plummets – with knock-on effects on land values. David Blackman looks at how the industry is responding and where best to keep warm
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Inspace poaches Crest Nicholson regeneration expert
Inspace has recruited Joanna Lucas, Crest Nicholson Regeneration’s development director, to head its regeneration activities.
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Deborah bought for £48m
Siteserv, the Dublin site services group, is set to buy Yorkshire-based Deborah Services for up to £48m.
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NewsSharewatch Going haywire
The market was still unable to decide what to do with itself this week – perhaps not surprising ahead of results season.
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Capita Symonds forms Crossrail joint venture
Consultancy Capita Symonds is preparing to enter a joint venture to bid for work on the £16bn Crossrail project.
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Vinci impresses the City
French construction company Vinci has reported a 17% jump in turnover to *30.4bn (£22.7bn) for the year ended 31 December.
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Mities turnover
Mitie has said it has secured 97% of its turnover for the year ended 31 March 2008.