More Comment – Page 114
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CommentHansom: What money can’t buy
The Tate’s wealthy neighbours find they’ve bought into being part of the view, while youngsters’ financial aspirations are less than realistic – and the Bloomberg building smells of more than money …
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CommentWe're experiencing a construction waste problem - let's make it easier to reuse materials
By challenging the traditional routes of waste disposal, companies can not only meet their waste objectives, but also improve their social and economic targets for reuse in the community
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CommentNEC – stick to the plan
The NEC demands a devoted approach in its parties – but follow the contract closely, and everything should go smoothly
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CommentLegal: Professional experts beware
Expert witnesses can be sued for negligence or parties hit with adverse costs if they fail to fulfil their duties correctly
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CommentBritish builders need restrictions on EU workers like they need a hole in the head
Contingency plans will be essential if the rules trigger a Brexodus of European workers – and key to this will be a campaign to tempt more young Britons into pursuing a career in construction
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CommentLegal: Back of the net
Net contribution clauses apply to all a consultant’s obligations under that appointment
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CommentBrexit across the regions: View from Wales
Read viewpoints from four different corners of the UK as the nation braces itself for Brexit
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CommentBrexit across the regions: View from the north-east
Read viewpoints from four different corners of the UK as the nation braces itself for Brexit
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CommentBrexit across the regions: View from Scotland
Read viewpoints from four different corners of the UK as the nation braces itself for Brexit
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CommentBrexit across the regions: View from Northern Ireland
Read viewpoints from four different corners of the UK as the nation braces itself for Brexit
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CommentCommunication made simple
Architects need to learn to express their role and the value of good design more clearly if the public and politicians are to be won over, writes Sadie Morgan
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CommentSurvival of the fittest: consultants in rude health - for now
Our Top 150 league shows consultants have enjoyed a strong year – but how long will the good times last?
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CommentCan public sector land disposal really provide the answer to the UK’s housing crisis?
Public land sell-offs are often delayed because they are also frequently controversial - but might this be a desperately sought-after solution?
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CommentHansom: In the rough
How time can be best spent on the golf course, Fosters keeps score with its award tally, and industry leaders fail to see the joke at the launch of Clyde Co’s report about offsite manufacturing …
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CommentIt’s time to amend the public contracts regulations on payment terms
Softly, softly approaches to changing bad practice do not work in the construction industry, says Rudi Klein
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CommentYes, Prime Minister – solving the UK's housing crisis
The commitment of new funding over the long-term will help larger housing associations develop the high volume of affordable well managed units the UK desperately needs
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CommentBulwarks against Brexit: assessing its impact on existing construction contracts
David Hansom advises on how to make your construction contracts Brexit-proof
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CommentWhy my generation can do something about mental health
In the first of a series of opinion pieces from our graduate panel, Dermot Mitchell singles out mental health as an area where construction can do better
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CommentAsbestos: a duty to manage
To mark Mesothelioma Awareness Day, Mark Price of Daniel Connal Partnership examines the dangers of asbestos and offers advice to employers
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CommentGive us policy, not just politics
As the Conservative party conference approaches, we need a positive agenda for post-Brexit infrastructure delivery to fight anti-investment uncertainty