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FeaturesWho's in charge here?
In December, Colin Harding wrote a column attacking CABE, the RIBA and the attitude of architects in general. Rab Bennetts then delivered a counterblast against ‘the most prejudiced attitude to be found in any construction magazine'. Now read on …
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Upwards, not onwards
Experian Business Strategies' monthly snapshot of the industry shows that activity is still steadily growing - but that doesn't mean sectors are confident about future employment prospects …
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Government entices Midland towns with £40m
The government is encouraging some of the most desirable county towns in the Midlands to become mini-growth areas.
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RICS bullish as property prices rise for fifth month
The UK property market remains buoyant, according to the latest survey from the RICS.
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Data: New-build completions in March
Completions were up in most regions in March - except London - and showed an increase on last year too
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CommentFool if you think it's over
A contractor or consultant may think it's immune from legal action once its original client sells on the property. In fact, the law doesn't let you off so easily
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CommentThe pursuit of truth
Why has a tiny dispute about windows ended up at the Appeal Court? Because one party had a major allegation - that key facts were witheld at the first trial
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In the wake of Midland Expressway
A single High Court case has changed the way we think about financing PFI schemes. So what options do we have left?
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CommentRight from the start
The Midlands Expressway case has underlined the importance of agreeing the impact of changes before a job starts - and the usefulness of the SCL delay protocol
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CommentDealing with a dawn raid
An OFT investigation happens fast and without warning, but if you co-operate fully and stick to some basic rules, you can keep the unpleasantness to a minimum
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Canute's law
So what that the new Part L signifies the end of fan coils (7 April)? About time, too.
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Friend or foe?
Fascinating to see Gillian Birkby's article (7 April) on design liability in partnering concepts, but collaborate is also defined in my dictionary as "co-operate traitorously with an enemy".
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TCC head praises standard of adjudicators
The head of the Technology and Construction Court has congratulated adjudicators for improving standards.
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NewsManhattan in Manchester
Manchester developer Dandara has gained planning approval for a 44-storey block of 990 flats that will become Salford's tallest residential building.
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NewsMighty Fyne
Architect Colwyn Foulkes & Partners has submitted a planning application for this £40m mixed-use development on the shores of Loch Fyne in north-west Scotland.
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FeaturesWembley: the battle begins
As a landmark UK project, Wembley Stadium has been a disaster from the beginning. On the eve of the High Court battle between main contractor Multiplex and steel subcontractor Cleveland Bridge, we tell the story of the the biggest fiasco in UK construction's history.