All Comment articles – Page 182
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Online poll: Government retrofit policy
Is the current government’s target to retrofit 1 million homes in the next five years ambitious enough? Vote here
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The class of 2050
Education is a key part of any society’s future prosperity and social cohesion. How can we create the buildings that will help our children’s children to succeed in a generation’s time?
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Subrogation: Not so plain sailing
Subrogation and issues of joint insurance often arise when drafting construction contracts. What guidance can a judgment involving a hired boat offer in these areas?
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As time goes by
An adjudicator’s decision is binding until the dispute is finally determined but here’s a case that opens up the question of limitation and how late that determination can take place
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Overpayment: Rare need for redress
It should be difficult to overpay on an interim payment but when it does occur, should there be an express term providing for repayment?
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Exclusivities: Exclusive arrangements
Exclusivity or lock out agreements are becoming increasingly common. But what are the benefits and why are they so popular all of a sudden?
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Something is rotten...
As parliament mulls its options for refurbishing the Palace of Westminster, it could learn from what happens when an estate is left to ruin
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Hansom: Withering Heights
A lot of people are at the top of their game this week, with guest appearances from Marcus Trescothick and Ellie Goulding, and the architect of One Blackfriars looking to the stars - but someone else is in the doghouse
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Housing: Use your imagination
In the quest to create more homes, we need to help and incentivise local authorities to think outside the box to identify sites for development, and perhaps even more critically, redevelopment
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Letter: The challenge in our cities
A reader responds to Richard Kauntze’s article on intelligent cities
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Policy review
What will the Conservative’s right to buy and starter homes initiative mean for UK housing?
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Online poll: Parliament refurb
Which of these is the best option for refurbishing the Palace of Westminster?
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Let’s party like it’s 1997
As Mace celebrates its 25th year one of its directors remembers what life was like when she first joined the firm, nearly two decades ago
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A political hot potato
Construction firms may want to think twice about getting involved in £6bn Palace of Westminster job
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Right to buy and development
What impact would an extended right to buy have on housing association development programmes?
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The ONS needs to figure out the problem
Following recent revisions to their data, the Office of National Statistics could benefit from listening to those who work in the industry day-to-day
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Don’t stray from the path
Not acting under strict terms of a contract? Beware - it’s sometimes hard to get back on the straight and narrow
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People and money
With Britain building again, contractors are in short supply and people with the right skills even more so. Before the next crash comes along, the industry must look at ways to foster stability and maintain the workforce we need
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Heat Network Regulations: Turning up the heat
Calling all developers, landlords and operators: the Heat Network Regulations are now in force and they bring with them some onerous requirements