All Building articles in 2003 issue 25 – Page 2
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Fair dues
The claimant, Mr Dearling, had alleged that the house that the defendant had contracted to build for him had not been constructed in accordance with their contract. An initial application to court was settled on the basis that an expert be appointed to determine the dispute ("the ADR proceedings"). The ...
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If it walks like a duck …
… and it talks like a duck and it looks like a duck (etc) then it probably is a duck. The same principle applies to contracts. Let me explain
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Don't forget what you are
Some members of the RICS have pushed that body into mimicry of big multinational business by wandering off into attempted globalisation.
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FeaturesDermot Gleeson
The chairman of MJ Gleeson may look like he's sitting pretty as he takes over the hot seat at the Major Contractors Group. But the question everybody's asking is, can he stop its members from leaving?
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Deathwatch
It is estimated that 1.5 million non-residential premises in the UK may be affected by a new regulation to control asbestos at work. Is yours going to be one of them?
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FeaturesThe dark side of construction
Every two days, a construction worker commits suicide – which is higher figure than any other professional sector. We explore what lies behind this disturbing statistic.
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A concrete example
The widespread amendment of design-and-build contracts heaps undefined risks on contractors and breeds disputes. But soon all cards will have to be on the table
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The complete wall package
I read with interest the Brick Bulletin (13 June, page 83) and in particular David Szymanki's article (page 95).
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License contractors, says CIOB
The Chartered Institute of Building has called on the government to introduce a contractor registration scheme to improve safety and rid the industry of cowboy builders
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NewsF&G surveyor dies in car crash
A Faithful & Gould surveyor died and three of his colleagues were injured in a traffic accident on Saturday
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MP calls for government to enforce industry tax scheme
UCATT backs demand for clampdown on bogus self-employment claims when rules come into force in 2005.
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Need an energy boost?
As the tired old commercial sector flags, a bright and bouyant industry sneaks up from behind and overtakes it. We jog alongside
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NewsTime to create regeneration training body, says CABE
Architecture watchdog to submit five-point plan to Sir John Egan aimed at tackling regeneration skills shortage.
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Diversity blues
Try something next time you go to work or visit another construction business.
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NewsBenoy's bubble surfaces
Architect Benoy has completed designs for a visitor centre at Swansea Waterfront and is due to apply for planning permission this summer. The scheme is a mixed-use development, including residential, office, leisure and retail space. The visitor centre is at the heart of the masterplan to extend the urban ...
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NewsWates beefs up PFI team for schools bids
Contractor Wates is aiming to expand its PFI team over the next 18 months.
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NewsBarging in
Consultant Hornagold & Hills has joined the team working on designs for the £6m Woking Galleries project in Surrey. The firm will be project manager and planning supervisor for the Marks Barfield-designed scheme. Client Woking Museum and Arts & Craft Centre is seeking funds from Woking council, the Heritage Lottery ...
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NewsNew minister attacks ‘naive’ Steel over Holyrood fiasco
Construction minister Griffiths begins tenure with attack on David Steel – and a promise to champion industry.
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NewsAtkins poaches Clarke
Skanska 'not best pleased' after one of its top executives jumps ship to head UK's largest consultant.
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Ask a silly question
Skilled labourers work in abysmal conditions, are paid peanuts and have to compete against cheap imported labour. Take a guess why nobody wants to work in construction
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