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CommentThe right to remain silent
A recent case raises the question, how long must a letter of complaint stay unanswered before a dispute is inferred?
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Here’s a case where homeowners took a builder to court for damages when cracks appeared in their homes. The question was how to calculate what compensation to pay
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Sticking to the norm is not an option given construction’s contribution to waste. We must move to an approach prioritising re-use and the capital is perfectly placed to spearhead the effort, writes David Wellwood.
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