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CommentIt’s different this time
Adjudication is about deciding the ‘now dispute’ and moving on. But it’s not always so simple. In this case, a firm beefed up its arguments and came back for round two
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FeaturesMuseum of Scotland: A revisit to the museum
Nine years after it was built, Martin Spring went back to Benson & Forsyth’s Museum of Scotland. He found a striking, intriguing building that is struggling to cope with the Edinburgh weather
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Starting out
How they made it Deena Mattar is one of the industry’s only female finance directors. She tells Lydia Stockdale how keeping her temper and her head down got her to the top
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The tracker: Growth is growing
The infrastructure sector’s revival is likely to continue, whereas it has been a quiet period for the residential and non-residential sectors. According to the Experian Business Strategies survey overall growth will be moderate, but it will remain robust
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CommentWEB WATCH What a waste
Virtual marketplaces now mean that there’s really no excuse for dumping perfectly good materials. Just be sure you don’t end up with Lego bricks instead.
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FeaturesDoing justice to the law
Michael Wilford’s law academy in the Hague is a judicious mix of the traditional and the avant-garde
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CommentHansom A good all-rounder
This week our diarist mixes the gravitas of a barrister with the technical competence of an architect, the generosity of a cladding manufacturer and the easy charm of an Ann Widdecombe ...
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NewsFire brigade issues stark warning to high-rise sites
Manchester fire chief warns industry that water cannot be pumped higher than 60m
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FeaturesNever again
In the past four months accidents involving tower cranes have left three people dead, including a member of the public. To prevent further fatalities Building is calling for rigorous checks, better supervision and public accountability for these potentially dangerous pieces of equipment.
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NewsODA unveils plans for ‘greenest Olympics ever’
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) launched its sustainability strategy for the 2012 Olympics this week, claiming that it would be the greenest Games ever.
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NewsJohnston sets up own firm after summer split at MDA
Former managing director of consultant aims for turnover of £10m by next year
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NewsGreen homes could spell the end of freehold for new build
Lawyers argue that the only way to bind residents to green energy is through a lease
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CommentWhy we need a crane crackdown
It often seems that everything the construction industry does is bound in a fine mesh of red tape.
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NewsHSE issues safety alert in wake of crane failures
Safety watchdog warns on bolts and orders inspections as MPs sign up to early day motion
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Uncertain terms
This was an appeal against a decision on a preliminary issue relating to the interpretation of a contract between Somerfield and Skanska.Somerfield intended to enter into a facilities management agreement with Skanska for a term of three years. Between June and August 2000, discussions between Skanska and Somerfield took place ...
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You got a warrant?
Legal aid A main contractor asks an M&E consultant for a warranty. Before complying, the anxious subbie has three questions for our panel. Here’s what they have to say
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FeaturesYou wait all year for a green initiative ...
Sustainability Having introduced a raft of sustainability measures just before Christmas, the government must allow them time to develop into a clear strategy.
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Building intelligence Q3 2006: Perfect poise
It’s almost like they planned it this way. As the government was forced to scale back its ambitious spending plans, commercial and industrial output picked up. And, as Experian Business Strategies reports, this all adds up to a modest recovery in the first three quarters of 2006
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Kier has plenty to celebrate after busy festive period
Business barometer Contractor tops December league with £293m of contract wins