All Comment articles – Page 158
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CommentSCL Delay and Disruption Protocol: Take two
Fourteen years after the Society of Construction Law published its first Delay and Disruption Protocol there’s a draft second edition. So what’s changed since 2002?
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CommentBrexit: The aftermath
Whether this is simply a knee-jerk reaction to economic uncertainty or a sign of things to come for the sector remains to be seen
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CommentSettlement agreement: Crossing the line
Does the right to adjudication in the underlying construction contract still apply if you have entered into in a settlement agreement? A recent case in the TCC provides guidance
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CommentBrexit is an economist's worst nightmare
The political fallout from last week’s referendum result makes economic forecasting almost impossible - we have embarked on a huge change with no clear plan and so can only be vague about our future
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CommentNew homes: Time to crack on
A sense of urgency and a healthy dose of ambition is needed if there is any chance of unlocking the potential of public land across the UK and hitting the target of 1 million new homes by 2020
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CommentA 16 year old's view on Brexit
Last week’s referendum has affected every British citizen, including those too young to vote
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CommentOnline poll: Brexit effect
Do you think Brexit will have a negative long-term effect on the UK construction industry? Results are in
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CommentBrexit - It's not all bad news but there is much uncertainty
The referendum result will impact on many facets of our sector
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CommentBrexit will be good for Britain
Make no mistake, last week’s vote to leave the EU has created many unknowns but construction is an entrepreneurial and essential industry and will do better unfettered by EU regs
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CommentMental health issues: Turn the lights on
The industry must make progress on ensuring employees’ mental wellbeing – or brace itself for a rush of legal claims
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CommentBrexit: What happens next?
The result is in, but what will be the long-term effect for construction?
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CommentMarrying BIM and FM
BIM enthusiasts must get to grip with Integrated Workspace Management Systems
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CommentUK economy: Steadying the ship
Whatever the outcome of the EU referendum, it’s important that those on both sides of the debate now work together to get the UK economy and construction back on course after months of uncertainty
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CommentOnline poll: Construction management
Is construction management finished as a mainstream procurement route? Vote here
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CommentWhy we need experts in the Brexit debate
One of the most worrying aspects of this referendum campaign has been the rubbishing of economic experts’ opinions
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CommentEngineering has an image problem
I’m at the start of my career and full of hope about my future, so why don’t more girls and women see engineering as an option for them?
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CommentWe need female role models in engineering
Seeing women engineers succeeding at director level could persuade the next generation to join our industry
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CommentSome unexpected stats
A Brexit could hamper future economic activity and not have an impact on current figures
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CommentUK employment law: Which rules apply?
A Court of Appeal judgment provides clarity on whether UK employment law can apply to foreign nationals employed abroad by British firms
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CommentEU referendum: Get ready for the day after
Whatever the result of the EU referendum, we cannot afford to opt out on diversity