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  • Comment

    The subtle art of legal drafting

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    On the surface, the JCT 2005 extensions of time clauses appear unchanged, but a closer look at the new wording suggests they could prove quite tricky

  • Comment

    Permanent revolution

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    Over the past 10 years the value of partnering has become obvious. But there's still a long way to go, and firms that aren't part of the solution are part of the problem

  • Matthew Jones
    Comment

    State your intentions

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    A letter of intent is a valuable interim measure before agreeing a contract. Unfortunately there has never been a standard form to use - until now

  • Comment

    Mapping uncharted territories

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    I have followed the spat between Colin Harding and Rab Bennetts about architects and integrated teams (Letters, 20 January) with interest.

  • Comment

    That joke isn't funny any more …

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    I totally agree with the letter entitled "Back to the Dark Ages" (20 January, page 34). The image is indeed disturbing.I come across a lot of building trade press through my work and find the sexist and insulting content of some of the adverts really disappointing. Last year I wrote ...

  • Comment

    … get over it …

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    Back to the Dark Ages? Correct! But I'm talking about Matthew Blurton's attitude!

  • Comment

    … laugh? I didn't, actually

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    I was both saddened and pleased to read the letter regarding the shameful use of women in an advertisement for flooring.

  • Comment

    Always check the small print

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    When someone uses a fallacious argument to justify an unwelcome announcement, you can be certain that there'll be repercussions!

  • Comment

    Inspired to follow the lord

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    I was very interested to read your recent comment article by Richard Steer (20 January).

  • Comment

    New year, same old story

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    Like Richard Steer, I have been mulling over the past year and wondering what will be repeated in 2006.

  • Comment

    In the name of the law

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    Your article on the opportunities created by the Olympics (27 January) was welcome, particularly Matt Nichols' view that "what was needed was a co-ordinated approach and a commitment from the industry at the outset to adhere to, and practise, integrated working".

  • Comment

    Taking a short cut

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    Here's one of the main contractor's tradesman walking between sets of scaffold five storeys up.

  • Dr S Fox
    Features

    LIFT fiasco

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    The government's LIFT programme was set up five years ago to help him. In fact it's made things worse. So how has LIFT gone so wrong?

  • The workers' picket line
    Features

    Pickets and pockets

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    Heathrow Terminal 5 was supposed to mark a new phase in modern industrial relations. And as the trades compete ever more fiercely to wring money out of their employers, it seems that, unfortunately, it has. Olympic Delivery Authority please take note …

  • Stanmer Park, Brighton
    Features

    Voyage to the centre of the earthship

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    If you've ever idly wondered what the most sustainable building it's possible to build looks like, wonder no more. It has been constructed near Brighton, and it uses some very odd materials …

  • Features

    Market forecast: Cause for caution

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    In its quarterly look at market trends, Davis Langdon reports on a fall in output that has led to cautious forecasts for 2006. Plus how the pre-Budget report affects the industry and the latest materials prices overleaf

  • Oil prices are sky high at $60 a barrel, which has a knock-on effect on most material costs
    Features

    Hot topic: The pre-Budget report

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    In his pre-Budget report, the chancellor outlined proposals for housing supply and property investment. Davis Langdon examines the impact on UK construction

  • Comment

    Now we know

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    After months of screaming headlines, legal grandstanding and bar-room speculation we finally found out for sure on Monday what many had assumed for some time: Wembley stadium may not be ready in time for its showcase FA Cup Final game in May.

  • Primary healthcare: In need of a LIFT?
    News

    Government to overhaul ailing NHS LIFT programme

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    Heavily criticised strategy to be adapted for ‘one-stop' services as government cuts £3-5bn from PFI spending

  • News

    Australian analysts take a sunnier view of Multiplex

    2006-02-03T00:00:00Z

    Multiplex is expected to survive, despite its £70m loss on the stadium and being only 70% likely to complete it in time for the FA Cup Final on 13 May.