All Construction Business: Strategy, Risk and Regulations articles – Page 26
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CommentReport on adjudication reveals growing popularity but also demand for change
A new report on statutory adjudication reveals most survey respondents want redacted decisions published and a quarter suspect adjudicator bias
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NewsNottingham City Council declares itself ‘bankrupt’ over £23m budget black hole
Council also issued a section 114 notice two years ago when it unlawfully used housing revenue funds to support other finances
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NewsConstruction output recovered to pre-covid level last year, fresh ONS data says
But sector was biggest contributor to number of insolvencies among UK businesses
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CommentAdjudication: it isn’t always pay now, argue later
The loser in an adjudication case can seek a stay of payment if it plans to appeal and the winner is financially unstable
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NewsCurrie & Brown lands work on job to build new college for St Andrews university
Wilkinson Eyre hired as lead architect on Madras New College scheme last year
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CommentPFI project handbacks to the public sector – what we’ve learned so far
The first wave of handbacks give clear pointers for the rest of the PFI projects due to be handed back over the next few years
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CommentUnderstanding the JCT Young Professionals Group
The group combines JCT’s history of leadership and collaboration to support the next generation of construction industry leaders
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CommentDefining ‘without predudice’ in construction contracts
The case of AZ vs BY casts light on the principle of without-prejudice privilege and its importance
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CommentAdapting procurement for a volatile market
Market volatility and economic headwinds have shifted industry focus towards dealing with the immediacy of that uncertainty, but we should not forget about longer-term solutions too, says Paul Beeston of RLB
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CommentLet’s build the future with some creative thinking on skills
Technological progress means we now need wider skill-sets than ever before if we are to meet the demands on the sector, writes Patricia Moore of Turner & Townsend
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NewsHunt slashes taxes as OBR sharply downgrades growth forecast
Relief allowing firms to claim back cost of investments to be made permanent
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CommentHow firms can achieve net zero without breaking the bank
The use of localised supply chains should become mandatory if we are to reduce industry emissions, Neeral Shah of Yardlink says
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NewsLandsec’s City tower gets green light from planners
Heritage groups said Fletcher Priest scheme at 55 Old Broad Street would “engulf” listed bath house at base
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NewsIlke Homes collapse hits Byrne for close to £2m
Bad debt takes gloss off improved annual numbers
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CommentWill the Procurement Act 2023 really transform public procurement?
We now have the tools we need to make procurement fit for purpose, we all have a responsbibility to ensure this transformation happens, write Rebecca Rees
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NewsMurphy pays out to sacked workers following months-long union dispute
Bust-up ends after undisclosed compensation agreement
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NewsKingspan predicts record full-year profit of around £750m
UK market has weakened this year, says materials firm
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NewsT&T brings in Bristol Airport director for sustainability role
Infrastructure specialist the lastest in a series of appointments to team
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NewsConstruction among industries most at risk from cyber attacks, insurer warns
Hiscox report reveals state of preparedness among UK businesses
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NewsFit-out work leading the way as Morgan Sindall remains on track for record year
Construction and infrastructure divisions have both outperformed expectations, firm adds