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CommentGame, set-off, match
Collateral warranties don't often lead to litigation but, when they do, clients must beware of clauses that introduce set-off rights - as these parties discovered
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CommentWhat have you got?
Whether it's litigation, arbitration or adjudication, it would all run much more smoothly if everyone showed their hand right from the start
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Now it's personal
Court rules on debt recovery have been tightened up this month. If you haven't got all the defendant's correct details, your claim could be thrown out
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CommentThe limits of trust
Me and my client, we're buddies, alright? It's one terrific partnership. Of course we trust each other, adore each other … contract? Pah! Hang on, I'm liable for what…?
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CommentThe transfer market
This week new rules governing the transfer of employees came into force. Here is a summary of the key changes and how they will affect your business
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The wonder of MIPIM
I was amused to read Richard Steer's comment piece in the 17 March issue ("Time to Cannes MIPIM", page 38), as it showcased a wonderful "greatest hits" of the hoary old chestnuts that get wheeled out at this time of year about MIPIM.
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Brum's rush
Can I set the record straight following your article about Lord Rogers and Birmingham (24 March)?
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Projects update: Sustainability
Amec may have been first out of the blocks to sign up to Envirowise, but there's no need to get left behind. You can contribute to several initiatives without leaving your desk …
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FeaturesWhy not work in ... Belfast
Investors and confidence are coming back to Belfast. Robert Smith of Hays Construction & Property can help you get in on the action
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The commonwealth in danger
Anna Minton explains why we should steer clear of ‘malls without walls'
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FeaturesShrewd Operator
The winner of this year's Building Award for Chief Executive of the Year is John White, boss of Persimmon, the UK's biggest housebuilder.
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FeaturesForget T5, here's T-Rex
Beijing is about to get an airport that is large enough to handle the entire population of Britain in a single year, thanks to yet another collaboration between Arup and Foster and Partners
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FeaturesPaul's problems with women
In April 2001, Simons Group boss Paul Hodgkinson used the pages of Building to make a bold pledge: that 50% of his staff would be female by 2011. It's five years on, but is he halfway there? Photographs by Julian Anderson
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Arup takes on Gensler scheme
Developer British Land has called in engineer Arup to redesign its recently acquired 46,000 m2 Ropemaker Place office scheme in the City of London.
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CITB uncovers sex bias in careers advice
More than two-thirds of young women are being discouraged by careers advisers from entering male-dominated careers such as construction, according to figures released by CITB-ConstructionSkills.