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CommentThe victims of crime
When 拢20,000 worth of windows was stolen from a site, the contractor was landed with a six-week delay. So was the delay subject to an extension of time? If not, who was going to pay for the knock-on costs? Our panel of experts ponder the options鈥�
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CommentGive us our time back
Legal aid 鈥� This month our panel of experts locks horns with a client that has withdrawn an extension of time, sacked the architect and refuses to pay what鈥檚 due. Should the contractor down tools, lean on the new architect 鈥� or is adjudication the answer?
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CommentA disaster waiting to happen
Legal aid - This month our panel of experts tackles a dangerous situation at a college where a newly constructed extension is a potential fire hazard. Who is responsible under the design-and-build contract? And who will foot the bill for the remedial work?
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CommentFragmented and misunderstood 鈥� why our sector risks losing a generation
If we want young people to join our industry, we must show them an industry worth joining, says聽Ashley Wheaton, vicechancellor at the University of the Built Environment
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CommentThe main event: why local stakeholders are the most important people on major projects
It is not political backing but winning the support of the people聽鈥榦n the ground鈥� who are most affected by a project that is key to its eventual success, writes聽Beth West
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CommentWhat the immigration white paper means for construction
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