More Comment – Page 184
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CommentIn better shape than 2008?
If domestic expenditure slows, is the UK economy in better shape to cope than it was in 2008?
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CommentA date with destiny
A court has ordered that building obligations must be performed ahead of the contractual completion date – it should ensure contracting parties fulfil their side of the bargain
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CommentConstruction’s best kept secret?
Construction businesses are creating great opportunities for young people – but the news isn’t always getting out
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CommentOnline poll: Energy supply
Should we be concerned about the security of the UK’s energy supply, given recent delays to energy infrastructure projects? Vote here
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CommentContracts: Teetering on the breach
In this case from the oil and gas industry, a contractor tries to recover costs for its own negligence
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CommentHinkley on hold
Will next Tuesday be the day EDF finally gives the go-ahead to a new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point C?
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CommentHansom: Life in the big cities
New York eyes up a new tram system, Sir Terry Farrell gets the run of Newcastle, some old plasterwork is found in London and Time Out features a brilliant front cover. Plus, Richard Steer narrowly avoids a dress clash
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CommentThe DEC decision
The government should strengthen, not abandon, the Display Energy Certificate system
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CommentHong Kong SOPL: Security measures
Hong Kong is planning to introduce security of payment legislation. A proposed model for it gives an idea what the final reform may look like
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CommentPre-action protocol: Room for improvement?
The TCC pre-action protocol is due for review – but do solicitors working in construction law think it needs major change?
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CommentPrison building: The story of redemption
Is Michael Gove right to focus on prisoner rehabilitation rather than punishment in his prison building programme?
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CommentSticking up for red tape
The government’s promise to remove ‘red tape’ to help housebuilders could wipe out effective standards
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CommentTesting trials
Two new schemes being tested could offer cost savings on selected construction law cases
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CommentOral agreements: Rob Purton t/a Richwood Interiors vs Kilker Projects Limited
Before Mr Justice Stuart-Smith. Judgement delivered 16 September 2015
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CommentGold Medal for the diva
With a portfolio that pushes the limits of what is possible, Zaha Hadid proves being relentlessly demanding pays off
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CommentHansom: A change of scenery
There’s plenty of moving about this week - rumours abound that the Science Museum is searching for new digs, while celeb haunt The Ivy spreads its tendrils to Tower Bridge. Heathrow, though, isn’t going anywhere
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CommentLet your staff roam the world!
Offering travel can help your business develop and attract talent
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CommentAdjudication: Muddling through
A messy contract need not stop an adjudicator deciding the dispute – as long as they have jurisdiction