More Comment – Page 321
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CommentMt digital life ... Seth Love-Jones
The partner at property and building consultant TFT on compulsive Googling, social netwoking and being an Apple tart
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CommentPitfalls of converting commercial to residential
In the current economic climate converting commercial premises into residential property may seem like a sensible option. But beware some of the pitfalls
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CommentContesting an arbitration award
If you are going to contest an arbitration award, it is important to be aware of the 28-day time limit - and when those 28 days begin …
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CommentWind farms and misleading photomontages
Concern is growing that some wind farm developers are using misleading photomontages to support their planning applications
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CommentStandardised school designs: It ain't what you do, it's the way you do it
There’s nothing intrinsically bad about standardised school designs - it’s whether they can be made to work
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CommentNow there's an idea
The Conservative Party conference was high on rhetoric but low on new ideas to drive recovery
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CommentWonders & blunders with Jerry Tate
Jerry Tate hails Renzo Piano’s skilful handling of an Italian car factory, but laments how a French ski resort ‘for the masses’ went rapidly off piste
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CommentThe CIL needs urgently addressing
If two technical issues are not resolved, the Community Infrastructure Levy could actually hinder new development
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CommentBeware estate agents selling optimism – the housing market remains in a worrisome state
While the RICS may see a brighter end to the year, in relative terms it is still extremely gloomy
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CommentBuilding for Life 12: A smarter approach
HTA’s Ben Derbyshire explains how the newly launched Building for Life will open dialogue and help developers
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CommentExaggerated claims: Brit Inns Ltd & Another v BDW Trading Ltd (No 2)
In this case the defendant failed to adequately protect its position on costs with an effective Part 36 offer
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CommentA quick guide to construction insurance
A quick guide to the different types of insurance that may be required or maintained in connection with a construction and engineering project
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CommentFlickr pic: ANMA's ARTEM University Hub in France
The first phase of architect ANMA’s ARTEM University Hub in Nancy, France. The photo is by Alexander Prevot
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CommentSave your scorn
Since the recession simple maths dictated we need to deliver more for less, but as with any equation, there is a tipping point
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CommentNot perfect but good enough for these austere times
Baseline school designs: some may think we’re selling our children short but we need to look at a system that can deliver in tough times
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CommentFragmented construction industry
If we just look after our own interests we’ll never get the government to listen to us
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CommentHansom: Visions and revisions
This week, the ONS struggles with statistical correctness, Crispin Odey plans to put some birds up in a stately home, and the first post-Olympic neighbourhood is ready, ahead of time and under budget
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CommentPublic money for shovel-ready projects
Central and local government need to focus on getting funded projects moving as quickly as possible through procurement.