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CommentThe men with two heads
It seems that under most contracts, the contract administrator does really have to spend some time acting for the client and some time acting impartially
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FeaturesThe drive of your life
Breaking the stereotype of multistorey car parks as concrete monstrosities, Wilkinson Eyre’s latest project is as visually exciting as it is functionally efficient.
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FeaturesNorthern soul
Erick van Egeraat’s glass-fronted Institute of Modern Art has rejuvenated Middlesbrough’s barren public quarter
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CommentBinghams blog
Tony Bingham has been released into the ether, with a regular blog on Building’s website. Here’s a taster on that big bugbear, small print ...
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CommentHow curious
This week we try to work out the thinking behind Richard Simmons’ eloquent attack on the motion he was supporting, EC Harris’ coffee policy and MPs’ mourning of Rick Stein’s dead dog
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NewsArup’s profit jumps 268% – with a little help from China
Consultant cashes in on 2008 Beijing Olympic projects but growth reported in all areas
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NewsHome thoughts from abroad
Architect Zaha Hadid has teamed up with Naoto Fukasawa, former creative director of Muji, to design her ideal house.
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Multiplex loses costs ruling
Days after Multiplex revealed it had received a mystery takeover approach it lost the first round of its damages trial against Wembley steel contractor Cleveland Bridge (CBUK).
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NewsZero carbon split opens as small housebuilders speak out
NFB chief executive writes to minister talking over ‘shellshock’ at package of proposals
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CommentMaking it worth their while
You will have no difficulty recalling Building’s many column feet over the past few years devoted to tales of disastrous contracts and distressed contractors.
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NewsNew test turns the screw on air-conditioned offices
Modern buildings could be given D energy ratings under legislation to be announced next month
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Tougher office eco-standards in the offing
Tough eco-standards for commercial and public buildings are being examined by the government.
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Comment
Supplementary information
The claimant contracted with the defendant to carry out the construction of a gas pipeline running from Samlesbury to Helmshore in Lancashire. The contract was the NEC Engineering and Construction Contract (second edition) Option A; also, the Priced Contract with Activity Schedule, with certain secondary options and an Appendix 1 ...
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NewsBellway and Wren Homes upbeat ahead of interims
Bellway completions up 10% for six months to January 31 while Wrens interims are in line with expectations
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NewsMultiplex tower gets go-ahead in Kensington
The 27-storey Multiplex/Tesco tower will be the biggest in Kensington for 30 years
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NewsGovernment denies ODA role for Jowell
DCMS spokesperson says Tessa Jowell has no plans to step down as an MP and apply for the job
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FeaturesHere’s one way to cut traffic
A consolidation centre in south-east London has improved site efficiency and dramatically reduced vehicle movements. Thomas Lane looks at how it did it, and the chances of the idea catching on
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CommentWriting wrongs
Just about any legal issue depends to some extent on the definition of terms – and definitions depend on who wins an argument in front of a judge. Take the vexed and exasperating question of ‘contracts in writing’
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CommentFor goodness’ sake
The home buyer of the future is going to want to pay extra money for low carbon homes, because owning a good home makes people feel so much better about themselves