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CommentThe retrofit market part 1: A stalled market
In the first of two articles looking at the retrofit market in the UK, Chris Hill explores the reasons why the market is stalling and points out some examples to follow
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CommentInfrastructure: The art of travel
Good infrastructure is not only important for those who want to travel, it’s vital if the UK wants to be globally competitive, says Mark Loader
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CommentPFI: Going private
PFI has had a bad press, but with its combination of risk put on the private sector, predictable cashflow and growing demand, you could be seeing a lot more of it around
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Inbox: Six of one
Readers are juggling pros and cons this week, looking at planning reforms, mortgage guarantees and the long- and short-term impact of BIM
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CommentQuite a stretch
It’s handy when someone has a camera and there’s a sight like this outside …
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CommentSimon Rawlinson on project finance
The commercial sector is recovering slower than anticipated, with the availability of finance being one cause
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CommentShow some backbone
With the party conference season just starting, what’s in store for the industry?
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CommentWonders & blunders with Richard Piggott
Richard Piggott is inspired by the curving stone facade of Unilever House, but stony-faced when it comes to the Park Plaza Hotel with its unusual choice of materials
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CommentLondon opens its houses
Riots are forgotten as this year’s Open House weekend celebrates London
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CommentMy digital life…Karen Kirkham
Howard Kennedy’s head of construction has very strong opinions…
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CommentNo joy in the latest construction jobs figures
With low vacancies and redundancies ongoing, job numbers will continue to fall
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CommentA quick guide to the Construction Act 1996 changes
Six rules to help you understand what the changes to the Construction Act 1996 mean on the ground
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CommentHousing market seems to be entering a new phase as economic worries grow
A potential further drop in transactions is concerning
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CommentA quick guide to collateral warranties and third party rights on construction projects
Tips on what collateral warranties and third party rights mean in practice
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CommentLooking back from 2020 how will we view this golden opportunity to build homes if it’s missed
The government must invest in new homes now or face huge shortages in nine years time
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CommentNatural justice: Hyder Consulting (UK) Ltd v Carillion Construction Ltd
In this case, the court considered whether an adjudicator’s decision should be enforced given the adjudicator’s adoption of a particular methodology
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CommentBye, bye, BSF ...
As the real effects of the education funding cuts begin to show, what can be done to make up the huge deficit?
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CommentConstruction output is heading into decline, but how fast and how far?
The numbers look grim but we have to dig a bit deeper before we panic
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CommentRICS predicts the year ahead in construction
A senior economist at the RICS looks at the year ahead for the industry
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CommentShifting standards: new JCT contracts
New standard form JCT contracts are on their way, in line with the government’s construction strategy. But don’t worry, help is at hand to understand the changes