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NewsKerslake hits out at Right to Buy plan
Former HCA boss calls proposal 鈥渨rong in principle and practice鈥�
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CommentDangers in the deep
A recent case shows the risk that design-and-build contractors are exposed to on complex projects such as offshore wind farms
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CommentStatutory payment provisions: Where are we now?
There is little review over the provisions which have changed the payment regimes in the construction industry
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NewsGovernment to release land for 150,000 homes
New communities secretary calls on town halls to join public land drive
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NewsHewlett Construction goes into administration
140 jobs threatened as civil engineer falls into administration
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NewsRICS and RIBA launch diversity drives
Surveyors and architects encouraged to sign up to new diversity schemes
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CommentCDM Regulations: On a role
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 came into force last month, but misunderstandings remain over principal designers and CDM co-ordinators
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CommentFIDIC contracts: Simply red
A recently reported case held that the employer was not entitled to take advantage of its own wrongdoing in enforcing a condition precedent under the FIDIC Red Book
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CommentLove thy neighbour (or sue them)
What happens if something happening on a neighbouring property causes damage to next door?
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CommentCyber attacks
The building industry needs to wise up to the threat of attacks on businesses from cyberspace and what it can do to guard against them
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NewsJavid to legislate to help small businesses over late payment
Business secretary announces proposals to give trade associations power to intervene on behalf of members
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CommentStandard terms: May the forms be with you
Are you sure your standard terms and conditions of contract apply?
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CommentVBC: Pretty vacant
How much should a developer get when a vacant building is brought into use or knocked down to make way for new build? Does the vacant building credit deserve credit or a post-election re-think?
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CommentWitness compensation: Cab, please!
Witnesses can be paid 鈥榗ompensation鈥� for court appearances. But, as the case of a certain disgraced former DJ shows, you鈥檙e not likely to get paid a four figure sum. More like minimum wage
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CommentHow not to do it
Having terms of the main contract in a subcontract is a common practice, but poor drafting can mean it does not have the intended effect
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CommentConsultants: Know your limits
Consultants have a duty to exercise reasonable skill and care. But is there any clarity as to how far they need to go so as not to land up in deep water?
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CommentE is for Energy (you鈥檒l need it)
The perils and pitfalls of minimum energy efficiency standards for commercial landlords are highlighted by new regulations set to come into force in April 2018
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NewsMace in talks with two firms to finish PC Harrington鈥檚 Nova job
J Coffey and Kilnbridge in frame to take on work as PC Harrington Contractors enters administration
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NewsMorgan Sindall takes 拢35m hit on problem MoD contracts
Construction group hit by two old problem contracts for the Ministry of Defence at Faslane
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CommentAdjudication: A red card for the bullies
An adjudicator has to decide disputes without fear or favour, but how can they do this when bullying is so widely considered to be just part of the game?