All Comment articles – Page 328
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CommentAverage house prices may be stable, but the figures hide trouble
Like icebergs, the housing market’s bulkier threats could be obscured from view, argues Brian Green
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CommentDouble fault
What happens when you can’t find a hammer? You use a digger instead if you’re on this site
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CommentThe NPPF: Lack of clarity will lead to challenges
A lack of clarity in the NPPF will pave the way for debate and challenges rather than speeding up the development process
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CommentEconomic duress: Progress Bulk Carriers Ltd vs Tube City IMS LLC
Parties are free to negotiate a hard bargain, but if your behaviour is deemed unethical or unconscionable, then you risk short shrift from the courts
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CommentA quick guide to provisional liquidation
A quick guide on the corporate insolvency procedure of provisional liquidation
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CommentThe FIT is is still regressive, even after Supreme Court victory
The linking of the feed-in tariff to a home’s energy rating is just one of a series of blunders made by the government contributing to a missed opportunity
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CommentWhy Network Rail is playing fair
Network Rail hasn’t had to bully firms into signing its payment charter, for the simple reason that it’s in their interests too
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CommentHansom: Seize the day
Whether you’re playing on your phone during a conference, making the best of a political crisis, stalking a stranger to their home or cycling to Manchester, this is a week for throwing caution to the wind
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CommentMy digital life ... David Symons
WSP Environment & Energy director ‘fesses up to a ‘tap app’ addiction
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CommentE-disclosure: What's inside your computer?
E-disclosure is complicated and requires planning and co-operation between the parties if it is to be effective
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CommentBuilding regulations: No liability for yes men
Big changes are being proposed to the Building Regulations, but not in the case of claims against local authorities for negligent approval
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CommentOsborne's Budget: The sound of silence
On Budget day our industry waited to hear the chancellor announce bold moves to unblock the pipeline of sorely needed social infrastructure projects. It’s still waiting, says Steve Beechey
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Inbox: The benefit of foresight
Readers discuss how changes to Part L could mean a rise in cowboy builders, whether housebuilders might regret welcoming the NewBuy scheme and why the best bidder doesn’t always win the job
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CommentNew asbestos regulations: The risks
From tomorrow stricter regulations will govern even low-risk asbestos work, triggering new obligations for contractors and property owners. Building reports on the risks for the industry if it doesn’t follow the legislation to the letter
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CommentAll aboard the fair pay express!
Network Rail hnas’t had to bully firms into signing its payment charter, for the simple reason that it’s in their interest too
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CommentVietnam: The legal landscape
Construction opportunities in Asia are on the up, but what about the practicalities of doing business in a country such as Vietnam? Here’s a guide to what you need to know
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CommentWonders & blunders with Simon Campbell
The Titanic Belfast embodies the history and ambition of Simon Campbell’s city, while the Obel Tower across the river simply looms over it
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CommentGuarantees emails enforceability: Golden Ocean Group Ltd vs (1) Salgaocar Mining Industries PVT Ltd (2) Mr Anil V Salgaocar
This case showed that even informal communications such as a string of emails can constitute binding obligations