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Knockout argument
The received wisdom nowadays is that adjudication is better than going to court. But sometimes the court can offer a quick victory at a bargain price
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Can't get no satisfaction
'Merchantable quality' in contracts is still talked about, but it is 'satisfactory quality' that we should be focusing on
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Putting an end to it all
An employer who wishes to terminate a deal had better not take the contract too literally, as sometimes its most important rule is an unwritten one
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FeaturesPulling the leavers
The dearth of construction industry professionals is becoming as serious as the skills shortage on sites. And so few school leavers are enrolling on built environment courses, some universities are scrapping them. So, asks Martin Spring, where will the talent come from to carry through all those urban regeneration programmes?
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FeaturesFilth, dirt and poison
Removing toxins from soil has become one of the most vital and dynamic areas of modern construction. Here's a guide to the latest techniques on the market and an insight into how microbes are eliminating the poisons at a former colliery site in Yorkshire – by eating them.
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FeaturesCost model: Tall buildings
Despite the fate of the World Trade Centre, developer interest in tall buildings hasn’t diminished – and will increase if the mayor’s plan for London is put into effect. Here Davis Langdon & Everest, Arup and Mott Green and Wall summarise the key issues and examine the costs of building ...
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Just the job
Interior decorator Keith Newbury tells Joanne Lambert why he has continued to work for construction company Bluestone for the past 40 years
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FeaturesTrying times
When Terry Morgan took the helm at Tube Lines, he thought he would be running part of the London Underground in a matter of weeks. Then the legal challenges began … Phil Clark finds out how the former international rugby player has been using his extra time.
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Just say no
You've got your dispute, you've got your adjudicator – and you've got your adjudicator's unreasonable terms of appointment. What should you do next?
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The International Brigade
A gutsy band of UK consultants have stormed the Johannesburg world summit to take up the flag of global sustainability in construction. Matthew Richards reports on their manifesto – and asks: where on earth are the contractors?
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CITB set to take over rail workers' safety training
Government is expected to ask training board to increase standards and introduce levy on rail contractors.
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NewsBovis Lend Lease hits profit high as split rumours grow
Contractor’s record £42.6m profit comes amid speculation that parent group could be divided and sold off.
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NewsRok buys Llewellyn for £16.25m
More than 100 years of family control at Llewellyn has ended with its acquisition by Rok for £16.25m.
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Base motives
Starting from this month, anyone who repays a debt late is liable to an additional 12% per annum interest. So, how will late the late payers try to wriggle out?
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Government may subsidise contractors' PFI bid costs
Industry pressure and concerns over rising PFI tender costs could result in public funding for shortlisted firms.
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Bluestone: we’ll do better next year
Morgan Sindall has promised the City that its regional contracting business will post a profit next year.
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NewsArchitects pitch for Canary Wharf expansion
Architects have been invited to draw up plans for a 1 million ft2 extension to Canary Wharf in London Docklands,.
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Coalition forms to fight £6.5bn Midlands Heathrow
Local MPs and environment group join forces to persuade transport secretary to scrap idea of new airport.