All Comment articles – Page 293
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CommentWonders & blunders with Andrew Pryke
Norman Foster’s Willis Faber building in Ipswich is a triumph of modern design, says Andrew Pryke. The Prudential office in London, however, is a crime to urbanism
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CommentEU rules: All is not lost, locally
The debate over regulations governing procurement continues …
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CommentAdjudication: The Jitter Bug
Can the loser of an adjudication refuse to pay if they’re nervous the money may disappear – never to be seen again – into the winner’s debt pile?
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CommentConstruction forecasters get more pessimistic – the difference a year makes
Last year turned out to be much worse than predicted with about £3.5bn less work than expected
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CommentA lawyer’s privilege
Only legal advice given by a lawyer is exempt from disclosure requirements, according to the Supreme Court. But parliament will need to make a final decision
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CommentDubai: A place in the sun
Alastair Stewart’s recent trip to Dubai opened his eyes to a surprising amount of construction activity going on, although margins are slimmer and clients tougher than ever before
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CommentPower projects: Dealing with defects
How and when defects in power projects are corrected depends much on the exact terms of the contract
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CommentThe presumption of regularity
Challenges to an adjudication in a Scottish court demonstrate the difference between an adjudicator and a lawyer – an adjudicator can act on gut instinct
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CommentVictory at last
The lifting of the Olympics marketing ‘gag’ shows a concerted industry effort can change baffling official policy
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CommentShould I stay or should I go?
Strategic asset management can be so much more than a buy or sell decision, says Richard McCarthy, it is a chance for innovation
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CommentEU rules: It’s tough to keep it local
A reader writes with a view on the realities of dealing with EU labour rules
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CommentMy digital life … Matthew Munson
The PER Hire managing director on checking his email too often, never using Twitter, and listening to Gangnam Style
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CommentRoll out DECs to private sector
Support for our Green for Growth campaign from the Property and Energy Professionals Association
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CommentSubsidise Green Deal rates
A reader writes to suggest that the Green Deal will not succeed with interest at the current rate
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CommentHansom: Augmented reality
If the truth is somewhat dull, a dash of artistic licence can go a long way - just add some proud left-wing anecdotes, a few scatter cushions, a well-rehearsed dance routine and a pair of knickers
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CommentMore questions than answers
Despite this magazine’s exposure of the blacklisting scandal and the recent parliamentary and press scrutiny, we still haven’t got to the bottom of this abuse, says Michael Meacher MP
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CommentWonders & blunders with Andrew Taylor
Two London residential developments could not be more at odds, says Andrew Taylor. One offers tastefully delineated space, another misinterprets the city’s architectural language
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CommentRefitting for the future
Refurbishing our ageing buildings to become more energy efficient would address so many issues
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CommentGood for Grimshaw
A reader describes Grimshaw’s “hub city” solution on aviation capacity as “proactive and creative”
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CommentGreen Deal must be affordable
The Green Deal will only be successful if the public knows for sure that they will save money