All Comment articles – Page 5
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CommentWill the JCT change how its contracts tackle insolvency?
Recent changes to insolvency law bring expectations of an amended approach in the upcoming new contract suite
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CommentShould your building register as higher-risk?
With the register now open for existing higher-risk buildings in England, principal accountable persons must make sure to register
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CommentThe developer remediation contract is full of confusion
Almost 50 developers have committed to fire safety remediation works under this government scheme, but clarity is severely lacking
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CommentAI in construction: the good, the bad and the in-between
Advances in artificial intelligence are happening at a giddying pace – are you managing to keep up?
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CommentBoth sides in Tory battle over housing and planning have a point – and both are wrong
Only an enlightened and innovative approach to planning and development can get us out of this political cul-de-sac, says Toby Lloyd
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CommentClarity on time-bars in adjudication
A new ruling sheds light on the Limitation Act’s application to adjudication proceedings
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CommentThe men speaking up about gender equality in construction
A discussion about gender with the twist that it featured an all-male panel is just what we need right now. Here’s why.
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CommentWhile women remain a minority in our industry the fight for parity goes on
While we should celebrate the fact that female representation in architecture and construction is at an all-time high, there is plenty of work still to do, says Sadie Morgan
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CommentEssential law: Termination, part two
As part of our essential law series, Carolyn Davies looks at what must be done when terminating a contract in order to avoid arguments and counterclaims
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CommentWe must design the vibrancy back into our urban places
This should be the ‘comeback’ year for culture in our cities, but we need to reconsider how best to define our cultural spaces, says Sadie Morgan
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Back in the saddle
This month was alll about new starts, false starts, and hill starts
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CommentExpect an uptick in disputes this year as economy worsens
Tougher operating environment will drive a less collaborative approach, but there are strategies to minimise the risk of conflict
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CommentHow can developments meet the new rules on nitrate and phosphate pollution?
Emma Honey and Ben Sharples provide a guide to nutrient neutrality requirements
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CommentWhy it is important to consider solar panels in planning applications
Photovoltaic panels have a right to light, so planners will want to see that any on neighbouring properties have been taken into account
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CommentHow post-Brexit visa rules are affecting immigrant worker sponsorship
The points-based system has made a wide variety of construction roles eligible for company sponsorship, not just highly skilled positions
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CommentSeeking changes to consented schemes can jeopardise planning approval
A Supreme Court ruling on planning permissions underlines the importance for developers of being clear about their plans from the outset
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: In the bleak midwinter
This month we were introduced to edible landscapes, aesthetic motorway gantries – and our fourth construction new minister of the year, so far
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CommentFocus on design is the key to delivering infrastructure faster
A rush to get things moving often fails to allow space for the parameters of a project to be fully thought through at the start, which leads to delays later on, says Sadie Morgan
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CommentCoaching clinic: Managing the wellbeing of your team
Creating an environment where employees can flourish and thrive is often a complex challenge, but vital if your organisation is to succeed