Opinion – Page 251
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CommentAll aboard the fair pay express!
Network Rail hnas’t had to bully firms into signing its payment charter, for the simple reason that it’s in their interest too
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CommentWonders & blunders with Simon Campbell
The Titanic Belfast embodies the history and ambition of Simon Campbell’s city, while the Obel Tower across the river simply looms over it
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CommentGuarantees emails enforceability: Golden Ocean Group Ltd vs (1) Salgaocar Mining Industries PVT Ltd (2) Mr Anil V Salgaocar
This case showed that even informal communications such as a string of emails can constitute binding obligations
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CommentMy digital life: Julian Vickery
The Core director scoffs at Twitter but always make time for cricket score updates
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Inbox: Burning issues
This week’s hot topics include regulating the biomass energy sector, the problems of public sector procurement and the enduring importance of building control officers
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CommentHow the Budget hit building
Construction remains one of Britain’s best hopes for growth, even though George Osborne’s Budget last week failed to provide the industry with many treats, says Simon Rawlinson
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CommentWonders & blunders with Patricia Moore
Patricia Moore praises the sensitive yet glorious refurbishment of King’s Cross station in London, but shies away from drab, dingy Euston just a few yards down the road
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CommentOlympic marketing debate: 'It's not as if it's a secret project'
Strict marketing rules have so far prevented many of the firms involved in the London Olympics from talking about their own work, but there are signs that pressure from Building and the industry is forcing the authorities to rethink. Will Hurst reports
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CommentHansom: Here, there and everywhere
Ecobuild was hectic from the get-go - what with having to make sure none of the Lego pandas escaped and soothing hurt feelings from a damning tweet - some didn’t even let up in their leisure time
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CommentA little light reading …
New tomes on construction law and Scottish arbitration are well worth picking up – if your back can take it
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CommentLack of clarity gives developers opportunity
Under the NPPF, areas without local plans are in limbo
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CommentHaving a blast
The star of this safety blunder is quick off the mark when he spots an opportunity
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CommentNPPF: Reaction to the final document
Now the Coaliton has finally published its National Planning Policy Framework, Building gathers together the sector’s views
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CommentDelivering the infrastructure for long-term growth
Davis Langdon’s head of government and public sector reflects on Budget 2012
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CommentWhy are we still waiting?
Barton Willmore’s Ian Tant on the disappointing lack of clarity over planning reform in the budget
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CommentHas the OBR misread the housing market?
Brian Green questions whether George Osborne or his successor could be left looking to fill a £2bn Stamp Duty hole
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CommentProcurement of a performance bond: Sweett (UK) Ltd vs Michael Wight Homes Ltd
This case acts as a warning to consultants regarding what their obligations are with regards to obtaining bonds from contractors
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CommentA quick guide to corporate insolvency
A quick guide to corporate insolvency in England and Wales