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CommentFooting the bill
Projects often go over budget because of variations, but can the QS be held liable for these extra costs? A recent court judgment finds that this may be the case.
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CommentNail your colours to the mast
The question of whether the UK should remain in the European Union is a classically polarised debate
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CommentWet, wet, wet
With outdated policy, procurement and funding models, flood defences are a key area of infrastructure weakness. So far none of the solutions the government has offered has worked - largely because its whole approach needs radical reform
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CommentTender processes: Fair game
Great care must be taken over payment procedures and timings before and after practical completion, as ignoring them can prove to be a very expensive exercise
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CommentAdjudication enforcement: Wycombe Demolition Ltd vs Topevent Ltd
Before Mr Justice Coulson. Judgement delivered 31 July 2015
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CommentOpening the floodgates
The floods over the past weeks could lead to a wave of claims and other legal actions. Construction firms should make sure they can stay afloat in a world where flooding is the new normal
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CommentHansom: Grouse season
We’re feeling a little rebellious this week, what with protests against Donald Trump, a mixed-use tower in Paddington and the Garden Bridge
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CommentAdjudicators’ jurisdiction: By the way …
Much has been made of the Aspect vs Higgins case’s implications for limitation periods but it also contained an interesting point on adjudicators’ jurisdiction
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CommentThe estates we’re in
Will Cameron’s rhetoric about regenerating the UK’s most run-down estates lead to any benefits for the people who actually live on them?
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CommentA big year
Construction starts the year at the epicentre of political and economic debate, and over the next 12 months it will be constantly under the spotlight - here are the hot topics to keep an eye on
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CommentFlood-proofing rethink required
December’s devestating floods and storms show the need to put the way we design and build our homes back on the agenda
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CommentExpert evidence: British Airways plc vs Paul Spencer and 11 others(present trustees of the Airways Pension Scheme)
Before Mr Justice Warren. Judgment delivered 21 August 2015
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CommentSqueezing not selling
Why local authorities’ new freedoms should lead to better use - rather than a fire sale - of their assets
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CommentWater, water everywhere
That the UK needs greater flood defences is a no-brainer. Getting a level of co-ordination between government departments and local authorities to make it happen is the challenge
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Comment2016: Reading the runes
2015 was harder to call than most thought. And with the looming possibility of Brexit, the new National Infrastructure Commission and the ongoing skills shortage, 2016 looks just as tricky
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CommentDear minister...
As the festive season draws to a close it’s time to look at the big challenges for 2016. What would our columnist say to a new built environment minister about the year that lies ahead for the construction industry?
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CommentHansom: A chill wind
The season of goodwill comes to a screeching halt as Zaha looks over the new design for Tokyo’s Olympic stadium and a council has its revenge on piss-takers. It’s left to Costain to warm the cockles of our hearts
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CommentArbitration: New toys for the new year
The RICS and CIArb have re-branded arbitration. I like it
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Comment2016 will see build to rent come into its own
Politicians remain obsessed by the idea of home ownership but build to rent is where the real opportunity lies