More Comment – Page 365
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CommentAussie rules: The Construction Act in Australia and New Zealand
There has been lots of coverage of the new Construction Act for England and Wales but what about similar legislation in other jurisdictions? Here’s a guide to the antipodes
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CommentHealthcare: Get well soon
When we think of healthcare, we think of patients, but at the moment it’s the estate that’s sick. It needs leadership, innovative development ideas - and a good bedside manner
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CommentPlanning and biodiversity: An inconspicuous truth
When the planning system leaves sites empty, it also blocks money that is urgently needed to enhance local biodiversity, says Jaquelin Fisher
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Inbox: Good cheer
The October sunshine lifts the mood as readers toast a straight-talking lawyer and a pier in need of a revamp, while QSs insist they have befriended BIM - or would do if the software could be standardised
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CommentAny more for any more?
In light of the Arcadis/EC Harris deal, independent consultants have a choice to make – and they better choose fast
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CommentWonders & blunders with Marta Nowicka
Marta Nowicka finds herself transported by the introspective spaces of a private house in Notting Hill - but London Met’s Graduate Centre does her head in
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CommentBIM: 'Adoption could be slower than people hope'
BIM is a breakthrough, says the outspoken boss of H+H, but how do you avoid backing the equivalent of Betamax
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CommentBreach of public procurement rules: Henry Brothers (Magherafelt) Ltd & Ors vs Department of Education for Northern Ireland
This case shows that framework agreements can be set aside as a remedy for breach of procurement rules
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CommentWhat Brad Bitt can teach Obama about US infrastructure
The moribund state of American infratructure could be transformed if the President followed lessons learnt in the actor’s new film Moneyball
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CommentEC Harris: Bigger is not always better
Richard Steer, chairman of EC Harris rival Gleeds, says why the latest takeover is bad news for clients and the industry
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CommentReasons to be cheerful as the official construction figures show output dropping
In an industry as changeable as ours you shouldn’t read too much into monthly figures
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CommentHansom: Make your mind up!
This week, indecision prevails as the RIBA swaps cool for sophistication, politicians disagree on numbers and the communities department isn’t sure whether it’s setting up a committee or not
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CommentBIM: Too many cooks
How do you keep track of what everyone’s up to on a design and build contract? You could use BIM, but it’s a rather complex and costly solution to the problem
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CommentThe TCC's new home: Roll with the times
The Technology and Construction Court is an increasingly valuable resource and area of expertise. Its new home reflects this and helps it perform on the world stage
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CommentSocial housing: Locked out
Families living in social housing rely on subsidies to make ends meet, but with higher rents and reduced benefits affordable homes are becoming anything but
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CommentImproving energy efficiency: the hole truth
The Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation could transform the UK’s housing stock, says John Sinfield. But only if they come with powerful incentives to insulate our homes
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Wonders and Blunders with Phil Hutchinson
Phil Hutchinson casts his critical eye over offices in west London, enjoying the charms of Chiswick Park but lamenting how the Ark in Hammersmith has changed over time