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CommentGalliford Try vs Lanes Group: Forum shopping
The practice of ‘forum shopping’ as mentioned in Tony’s article may be unappealing to some, but any attempt to legislate against it will cause a trolleyful of problems
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CommentLife after banks: Building without loans
The chances of smaller developers getting loans, even for pre-let projects, are slimmer than ever - but that doesn’t mean they need to stop building, says property investor Eric Jafari
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CommentOlympic construction firms: Credit where it's due
Being involved in the Olympics is a great privilege for a small firm – and it’s a great shame that we can’t shout about it
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CommentThe Games are just for starters
Once the Olympics are over, all eyes will be on the Games’ legacy. Olympic Park Legacy Company chief executive Andrew Altman says it will be this that will change the face of London
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Inbox: Let's see change
This week a reader calls for uniform standards for measuring sustainable development
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CommentHansom: New year's resolutions
What better way to start the year than clearing out unwanted possessions - such as a 45ft yacht? Elsewhere, one boss has a very long road ahead to get fit in 2012, and Nick pops the question to Holly
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CommentMy digital life … Brian Green
This economist is promiscuous when it comes to technology and rates the BBC website highly
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CommentMeddling with VAT invoice clauses can sting you
Payment notices are being complicated by lawyers meddling with clauses relating to VAT invoices. This could invalidate the contract and lead to some nasty surprise
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Comment2012 will be a stinker for construction
Forecasters seem unified in their pessimism over future construction output
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CommentOlympic venue spotlight: Eton Manor
With three 50m pools and 13 tennis courts, this venue will be used in different ways throughout the Games, Paralympic Games and beyond
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CommentOlympic marketing campaigns: LOCOG has the right to protect itself
Legislation exists to prevent intrusive campaigns and protect the rights of sponsors, and contractors knew of restrictions from the start
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CommentRecognition for Olympic firms: Let's bang the drum
Peter Murray is right - London 2012 is a great opportunity to showcase what UK construction can do on a global stage
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CommentSo what should we expect the housing market to do in 2012?
Despite government schemes to boost house building it looks as though growth in private house sales will be constrained
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CommentContract interpretation: Kookmin Bank vs Rainy Sky SA & others
This case showed that the courts will recognise the interpretation of a contract that is most consistent with business common sense
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CommentBuilding 2012
As we move into the Olympics year, Building launches a campaign to celebrate the construction industry’s achievements
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CommentHansom: Choose wisely
There are lessons to be learnt as one firm backs publicly disgraced figures, a despot is credited with building monstrosities and a property tycoon may regret reaching for the shaving foam
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CommentDeals in writing: Noel's house party poopers
TV presenter Noel Edmonds learnt the hard way that if a deal’s not put in writing, it’s a no deal
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CommentHow Britain can control its own destiny
While Europe is turning into a technocracy, at least the British public still has some say in its own affairs - and a chance to challenge the government’s austerity drive, says David Blunkett