More Comment – Page 199
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CommentAs time goes by
An adjudicator’s decision is binding until the dispute is finally determined but here’s a case that opens up the question of limitation and how late that determination can take place
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CommentExclusivities: Exclusive arrangements
Exclusivity or lock out agreements are becoming increasingly common. But what are the benefits and why are they so popular all of a sudden?
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CommentOverpayment: Rare need for redress
It should be difficult to overpay on an interim payment but when it does occur, should there be an express term providing for repayment?
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CommentHansom: Withering Heights
A lot of people are at the top of their game this week, with guest appearances from Marcus Trescothick and Ellie Goulding, and the architect of One Blackfriars looking to the stars - but someone else is in the doghouse
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CommentSomething is rotten...
As parliament mulls its options for refurbishing the Palace of Westminster, it could learn from what happens when an estate is left to ruin
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CommentHousing: Use your imagination
In the quest to create more homes, we need to help and incentivise local authorities to think outside the box to identify sites for development, and perhaps even more critically, redevelopment
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CommentPolicy review
What will the Conservative’s right to buy and starter homes initiative mean for UK housing?
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CommentLetter: The challenge in our cities
A reader responds to Richard Kauntze’s article on intelligent cities
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CommentOnline poll: Parliament refurb
Which of these is the best option for refurbishing the Palace of Westminster?
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CommentLet’s party like it’s 1997
As Mace celebrates its 25th year one of its directors remembers what life was like when she first joined the firm, nearly two decades ago
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CommentA political hot potato
Construction firms may want to think twice about getting involved in £6bn Palace of Westminster job
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CommentRight to buy and development
What impact would an extended right to buy have on housing association development programmes?
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CommentThe ONS needs to figure out the problem
Following recent revisions to their data, the Office of National Statistics could benefit from listening to those who work in the industry day-to-day
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CommentDon’t stray from the path
Not acting under strict terms of a contract? Beware - it’s sometimes hard to get back on the straight and narrow
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CommentWe need more than ‘keeping up appearances’
Construction needs to do more than just change its image to attract the number of recruits the sector needs
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CommentThe ONS revisions
Will the recent declines be a short term blip? Michael Dall on the ONS revisions
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CommentWhat election?
Little evidence of election uncertainty according to latest indices with growth in contract awards across sectors
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CommentHeat Network Regulations: Turning up the heat
Calling all developers, landlords and operators: the Heat Network Regulations are now in force and they bring with them some onerous requirements
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CommentHansom: Just plain silly
Fun and games this week as we visit brutalist playgrounds and consider Cambridge university’s professorship of play - plus, creepy crawlies, open seas, and a plea for nonsensical projects