All Construction Business: Strategy, Risk and Regulations articles – Page 70
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NewsRICS Levitt review: Tell us what you think should happen next
RICS members’ concerns about governance failures have been vindicated by this week’s independent review, so where should the institution go from here?
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FeaturesIndependent review into the RICS scandal: key findings
Bombshell report by Alison Levitt QC that led to resignation of four of the RICS’ senior team explained
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NewsRapid post-covid recovery set to put new projects at risk, Arcadis warns
Consultant says materials costs have gone up 15% this year alone
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NewsExternal walls of Grenfell should have been checked in fire safety assessment, inquiry hears
Fire consultant Barbara Lane contradicts earlier evidence given by expert witness Colin Todd
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NewsConsultants on notice for new local authority framework
Essex council sets up new four-year deal
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NewsArchitects chasing £20m L&Q design framework
Four-year deal to be opened up to other housing providers and local authorities
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CommentPFI hand-back – are you at risk?
If you were involved in design or construction of PFI projects about to expire, be prepared for fallout in the form of claims against you as the facilities are handed back. By Sheena Sood
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NewsIndustry warned of ‘severe’ cement shortages if lorry drivers vote for strike action
More than 200 Hanson drivers rejected pay rise offer amid ongoing haulage crisis
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NewsBuckingham switches to employee ownership trust
Staff to net £1,000 bonus as part of the agreement
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CommentGet that September spring in your step
This has always been the month for getting back to normal, our batteries recharged – but it’ll require extra measures this year to get everyone’s bounce back, warns James Wates
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NewsMaterial prices rise 4.5% in July
Costs for all sectors up more than 20% on last year, BEIS says
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NewsContractors readied for £4.2bn major projects framework
Procurement Hub’s deal will run for four years
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NewsWates names new corporate development boss
Esther English will oversee irm’s strategic planning
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NewsRecovering domestic market helps French giant Bouygues return to black
Firm helping build HS2 railway sees income back up to pre-pandemic level
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CommentFire safety fears are still being ignored
The Building Safety Bill is an opportunity to create a rigorous and impartial inspection and testing system but in its present form the legislation may mean private profit takes precedence over protecting people, writes Zutec’s Tom Boland
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CommentIt’s important to embrace cultural differences with international clients
Different ways of doing things in different countries can cause challenges and delays when working on a project, but they can also lead to its more successful conclusion, says Alinea’s Iain Parker
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NewsLorry driver shortages forcing builders merchants to pick up orders from suppliers
CLC warns of hold-ups getting products to stores
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NewsYear-long delay to new product testing regime still not enough, industry tells government
Trade groups welcome decision to push back introduction by 12 months but say same capacity and technical know-how issues remain
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NewsArcadis beefs up design division with new recruits
Mott MacDonald and Aecom among firms raided to bolster two-year-old practice
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NewsCLC begins plan to help industry monitor equality and diversity improvements
Initiative due to come into force at end of next year