More Comment – Page 221
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CommentNew housing standards on the way
National standards are part of the government’s drive to cut costs, but will there be other consequences?
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CommentADR: Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Europe Limited vs BAE Systems (Al Diriyah C41) Limited
Should the usual costs award to the successful party be reduced in consequence of its refusal to mediate?
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CommentKeeping the motivation going
It’s the little things on the green agenda that we should focus on when all seems lost
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CommentHansom: How are you feeling?
Do you have a ringing in your ears like a siren going off, having trouble saying certain words? Maybe the lastest housing stats are making you feel a little lightheaded? Don’t worry, it’s nothing a cycle on the Thames won’t cure
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CommentNearly there
The go-ahead on the Hinkley nuclear project is a huge boost for the UK construction industry, though there remains one potential roadblock
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An award for building performance
An award based on actual building performance? One already exists
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CommentThe Lib Dem balancing act
There is a lot be positive about the Lib Dems’ green policies but the industry needs more certainty
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CommentThe Lib Dems are divided on housing
Official policy is to get 300,000 homes ayear but the grass roots are showing less enthusiasm
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CommentOnline poll: Taxation
Do you support implementation of an urgent wide-scale review of development and property taxation in the UK? Vote here
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CommentYour local builder
As George Osborne discusses devolving greater powers to UK cities, it’s more important than ever to build strong relationships with local decision-makers
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CommentWaiting for a green light
Firms already taking up carbon-reducing policies have found a wealth of advantages beyond helping the environment. Those waiting until government legislation comes in may miss out
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CommentICC form: The Latest Model
A second edition of the ICC form – aimed at infrastructure projects – is on the horizon. But how much of an improvement over its predecessor is the consultative edition?
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CommentLib Dems want help to meet housing challenge
Why Richard Steer’s first ever trip to a party conference might just have been worth it
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CommentFuture-proofing the higher education estate
Data from every university in the country is included in a new report that should prove invaluable for those wanting an innovative estate strategy
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CommentWhat makes a healthy city?
The vitality of our cities is the theme of this week’s World Architecture Day and one area we can make a difference as a profession is in the quality of elite and community sports venues
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CommentLADs: Sharing the pain
Recent cases may prompt employers to increase the liquidated damages they seek from contractors, who in turn may be more inclined to pass them down to subcontractors
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CommentWhere next for Balfour?
After a fifth profit warning in two years, the firm needs to rebuild trust with the City, as well as with clients and suppliers.
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CommentSingapore is running hot
The gateway to booming South-east Asia, Singapore also has a thriving construction market in its own right
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CommentWhat vacuum cleaners can teach us about zero carbon homes
The industry needs to ensure the low carbon products and services it supplies actually do what they claim
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CommentVariation clauses: At your discretion
Variation clauses allow employers to alter works part way through a project. But they can lead to unfairness if a contractor has to act without waiting for instruction