More Comment – Page 233
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CommentBoom or not, we need more homes
The Bank of England governor intervened twice this week to make it clear he will not hesitate to take action to cool the housing market if it thinks there is risk of a bubble
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CommentExtension of time: Time is not on our side
Lessons should be learnt from six recent cases on delayed projects and extension of time disputes. However, as with those projects, progress is slow
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CommentSlight dip, but generally still on the up
The CPA/Barbour ABI Construction Index was 123 in May, 2% lower than April but still 5% higher than a year ago, indicating that activity is still on a general upward trend
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CommentThe regional picture
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show that construction is growing, by 4.6% since April 2013 in the most current estimate
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CommentHandling the worker shortage
With both the Bank of England and the government pushing for greater housing production to deal with an overheating market and rising prices, it begs the question: who’s going to build them?
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CommentFraud: Playing detective
The construction industry faces daily risk of fraud and corruption - particularly within its extended supply chain. So what do you do if you think you might have fallen victim to it?
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CommentOksana Mul vs Hutton Construction Limited: Valuation of appropriate deduction
This case, before Mr Justice Akenhead is the first to consider what the reference in Clause 2.30 of the JCT Intermediate Form to an “appropriate deduction” means
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Comment'Un'-fit for purpose can be a very expensive experience
‘For a contractor, a fitness for purpose obligation tends to raise the hackles. But why?’
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CommentHansom: The Departure Lounge
This week, a charity prepares to set off for some mountain climbing, brave construction folk drop in on Pegasus Bridge, the head of Foster + Partners takes his leave (twice), and the Queen departs from normal English
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CommentStaying on top in challenging times
As we compare the market share between the 20 biggest contractors pre and post recession, the next question is what must firms do to ensure they’re on top in another six years?
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CommentAbolish retention?
A reader responds to Tony Bingham’s latest column to argue that retention funds should not be abolished
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CommentWonders and blunders with Nicola Rutt
Nicola Rutt finds Oxford University’s Florey Building ‘brave and beautiful’, but thinks more recent student accommodation, Unite’s post-Olympic Stratford development, is ‘overbearing’ and ‘confused’
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CommentMore small sites needed to boost housing supply
There’s no chance of meeting demand for homes by prioritising large sites, despite political consensus, says Chris Tinker of Crest Nicholson
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CommentThe big BIM paradigm
BIM is set to be the biggest change this industry has seen for over 160 years
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CommentLetters of intent: The road to Hell
Letters of intent are often used while parties and their lawyers haggle over terms. But what happens when a contractor is required to work in accordance with terms still being discussed?
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CommentWe mustn't ditch affordable homes to boost housing output
Rachel Fisher looks at the risk government progress on housing standards is undermined by relaxation of affordable requirements
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CommentEcobuild: Walking the talk
I was nervous about handing responsibility for sourcing the UK Green Building Council’s conference stand to Ecobuild
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CommentStorm damage: Under the weather
Last winter’s storms and flooding caused damage to existing buildings and those in the process of being constructed. But who bears the liability for delays to ongoing building projects?
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CommentFigures show the real cost of buying work in the recession
Alastair Stewart looks at Building’s assessment of which major contractors has won and lost through the recession - and why