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Propping Up
The claimant, Hart Investments, sought to hold the first defendant, Fidler, responsible for the collapse of part a building that Hart owned. Fidler was a structural engineer and denied responsibility for the collapse. He was employed by both the claimant and the second defendant, building contractor Larchpark.Hart alleged that Fidler ...
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NewsNigel Lawson attacks government climate change policy
Lord Lawson says that the proposed Cimate Change Bill will harm Britain's economy
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NewsSir Robert McAlpine hires BRE’s green expert
BRE director to lead new business specialising in designing low- and zero-carbon buildings
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CommentCircumstances change cases
The case of Dundas vs Wimpey, which has now been resolved in favour of Wimpey after a 3:2 decision in the House of Lords, shows that the payment clauses in the Construction Act are not set in stone
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NewsPrivate equity firms set to lock horns over Keepmoat
Investment groups tipped to enter auction after 3i discusses £800m deal with social housing firm
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NewsKate Barker speaks out on buy-to-let housing crisis
Housing and planning expert tells conference that investors are forcing out first-time buyers
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Morgan Sindall closes in on Amec
Morgan Sindall is set to buy the major part of Amec’s construction business, with confirmation of the deal expected to be announced next week.
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Tesco investigated over mezzanines
Two Tesco stores are being investigated by Hounslow council over the construction of mezzanines
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Genesis: the birth of a regulation
Delegated legislation plays a huge part in the life of the construction industry and it makes sense to know how they come into being in parliament
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NewsKier, Rok and Galliford Try swept up in OFT dragnet
Contractors announce that they are under investigation by watchdog over alleged price fixing
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NewsFoster's Heathrow East wins planning approval
The replacement for Heathrow's Terminals 1 and 2 should be completed in time for the 2012 London Olympics
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A missed opportunity?
The new Pre-Action Protocol for Construction Disputes is to be welcomed. But it won’t stop some litigants from giving the other side the runaround.
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Tesco investigated over mezzanines
A row has broken out between Tesco and a London planning authority over a breach of planning law.
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NewsSir Robert McAlpine hires BRE’s green expert
BRE director to lead new business specialising in designing low- and zero-carbon buildings
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NewsHealth trust insists on ‘green’ bids
North Bristol NHS Trust has appointed a consultant to ensure the winning bid for its £374m PFI hospital is “green”, writes Mark Leftly.
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NewsConsiderate Constructors to sign up clients
Grosvenor Estates and Tesco among firms set to join group that monitors site standards
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NewsRevealed: the Treasury’s chaotic search for a PFI tsar
Ten-month process that ended with the appointment of Gordon McKechnie was a shambles
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NewsA short shelf life
Thanks to Neil Farrer of Hunter Douglas for this Spanish workman in the act of installing an acoustic wood panelling system.
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FeaturesMini cost model: Budget hotels
The budget hotel sector is expanding, moving into new locations and offering its customers new facilities. Max Wilkes of Davis Langdon looks at their design, procurement and costs