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CommentGeneration BIM: Creating the infrastructure
Yes, we’ve heard it all before - but this time BIM really is going mainstream, says Simon Rawlinson. Now, its development needs to be driven by the industry’s future leaders
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CommentHansom: power to the people
The people are revolting! Making known their disapproval of the excesses of One Hyde Park, forcing a contractor to rip up some newly laid tarmac and bagging hot properties for themselves
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CommentDevelopment: The cashless society
Yes, money is tight, yes, the challenges are many, but local authorities that work with others and use their assets creatively can still build great places to live
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CommentThe National Maritime Museum: Time and a place
The National Maritime Museum’s £35m extension reconciles the rich architectural heritage of its Greenwich home with the need to provide thoroughly modern facilities. Building celebrates a building firmly anchored to its surroundings
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CommentJudges: So very PC
Judges have a reputation for being stuffy and old fashioned. But they’re actually as tech-savvy as teenagers and use their skills to speed cases through the courts
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CommentConsequential loss: Network Rail
Consequential loss following a negligent act can mean big money in compensation. Just ask Network Rail
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The Tolent clause: Making a horlicks
Last week the government gave the all clear for the new Construction Act, completely failing to listen to the industry’s concerns about the Tolent clause loophole
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CommentSpotlight: Impact of natural disasters
To make sure your business doesn’t get hit hard by fluctuating lead times, you need to understand how international natural disasters could affect you - and where they are
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CommentInbox: true colours
This week we focus on colour, shape and scale: from blue language about would-be green buildings, to the demise of the wacky London skyscraper and the rise of the mega-consultant
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CommentWonders & blunders with Fabio Giulianini
Fabio Giulianini appreciates the understated beauty of an art gallery hidden from the bustle of London but is scared of the angry eagle perched on Vauxhall’s wharf
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CommentBonds are back, and they could save infrastructure
The lack of financing available for infrastructure is forcing the government to look at ways of taking on the project risk
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CommentBuilding materials imports data suggest construction grew in first quarter of 2011
The figures also suggest a surge in construction work in the middle quarters of last year
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CommentAdjudication and counterclaims: Urang Commercial vs Century Investments and Eclipse Hotels (Luton)
Can defendants make counterclaims in an adjucation without a withholding notice, as part of their defence?
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CommentBring back Garden Cities for the 21st century
Now is the time for council leaders to rediscover our planning heritage, re-imagining the garden cities for the 21st century.
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CommentForecasters see pain deferred as recessions takes longer to bite in construction
Latest forecast suggests the slide into recession for construction will be more gentle than first thought
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CommentFailing eco-buildings: how to tackle the gas guzzlers
Post-occupancy evaluations show our buildings are not as green as design predictions – something needs to change
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Consultant strategy: Super size me
WSP is latest consultant is latest to consider growth by consolidation following profit warning
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CommentAdjudication: Use some judgement
Too many adjudicators are out of touch and, frankly, incompetent. Now a senior judge has stepped in with a suggestion on how to improve - he wants them to be more like him
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CommentBecause I’m worth it
Contractors can deliberately hold off concluding a contract in the hope of benefiting from a quantum meruit. Sometimes they end up with more than they bargained for