More Comment – Page 721
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Stop bashing the subbies
As an ex-specialist subcontractor, now practising project planning and delay analysis, I wanted to thank Tony Bingham for his article on subcontractors' delivery (24 October, page 61).
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Gis' a job
A suggestion to the powers-that-be at the Health and Safety Executive, regarding an untapped "eyes and ears" resource (10 October, page 11, and 24 October, page 43).
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A (credulous) reader writes
Congratulations on your review with 50 great ways to improve the industry (24 October, pages 42-49).
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No need for pre-nups …
Regarding "Eat your heart out, J-Lo" by Luke Wessley (31 October, page 35): With certain contractors or subcontractors a pre-nuptial agreement is a must – but there is a way round this.
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… and what about quality?
I see that Luke Wessely takes issue with lawyers who "focus on whether you used the specified number and type of fixings" rather than "whether you've done a good job". Isn't a check against specification a right and proper measure of how good a job is?
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I just have to say it
I will fall into the elephant trap set by your anonymous correspondent regarding the "tired debate over the RICS" (Letters, 24 October, page 36) and comment that he is either completely clueless as to what a quantity surveyor does or he is a disillusioned QS with very poor training.
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By Jove, I think you've got it!
Reading your front cover on 24 October, showing on-site babies with hods, I asked myself: What hare-brained schemes are they going to promote this time?
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Lessons in sight and sound
Bexley Business Academy is a radical new school that will change the way education buildings are designed in the UK.
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Don't blame the injured
The claimant, Mr Gillespie, suffered a crushing injury to his arm whilst working at night as a tunnel miner. The injury was sustained when a skip that stood on a four-wheeled cart moved and trapped his forearm. The accident left the claimant fit only for light and medium occupations and ...
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A watertight sieve
It's an all-risks insurance policy! Every single risk is covered! Nothing's left out! It's completely watertight! You can't lose! Unless, of course … Oh dear …
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When the neighbours can hear you
We all adore the French but anyone planning to get involved in construction operations there needs to be aware of their potential liabilities to the neighbours
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Beware of bunny boilers
Getting yourself out of a failed relationship with your builders can be liberating, but be very, very careful how you do it – they could take a terrible revenge …
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Brief encounter: The battle of words
Is the new 30-page JCT Major Projects Form dangerously scanty, or fashionably lean? Our chatroom guests weigh up the contract and its implications
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Smear campaign
A reader writes: Tony Clarke tells the story of how low morale led a site worker to express his feelings
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Too little, too late
"Four Pads" Prescott is in a pickle over housing again – and not just with his domestic arrangements.
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Legalised coupling
The limited liability partnership is a fresh legal vehicle, offering ease of upkeep, tax efficiency and manoeuvrability for consultants that work together
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Look before you leap
I'd like to invite Paul Reeder (24 October, Wonders and blunders, page 40) to come and visit the new-look Hayward Gallery.