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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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FeaturesBrexit: Ins and outs
With an EU referendum looking likely for the summer, the implications of a Brexit are becoming starker – and time is running out for the industry to take a stand
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FeaturesOnline poll: Leaving the EU
Would leaving the EU damage the UK construction industry? Vote here
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NewsWates pips Kier to contractor top spot with £376m haul
Wates’ £376m-worth of contract wins includes a £200m housing deal with Birmingham City council
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NewsBalfour Beatty forced to pay £137k to whistleblower
Contractor pays out after concerns raised on bidding process for government office job
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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With outdated policy, procurement and funding models, flood defences are a key area of infrastructure weakness.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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NewsHinkley scheme approved
Key part of connecting network will be first to use new National Grid pylon design
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NewsOccupational health scheme sold
Constructing Better Health scheme aimed at improving long term health of workers
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NewsCountryside pins growth plans on estate regeneration
Housebuilder praises government announcement of £140m to revamp failing estates as it prepares for IPO
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FeaturesDalston Lane: Tall Timber
At 33m high, a Hackney apartment block is set to become the world’s tallest cross-laminated timber building
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NewsFears over £1,000 immigrant skills charge
The CECA has hit out at proposals from the Migration Advisory Committee
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Top contractors to attend LGBT event
Balfour aong those to set up stall at careers fair for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees
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NewsHitachi creates new company for Wylfa nuclear job
Hitachi Nuclear Energy Europe created to work on £14bn project
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NewsISG performance slammed by takeover bidder
US investors Cathexis accuses ISG of delivering poor returns as takeover battle continues
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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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FeaturesSustainability: Wellbeing
A preoccupation with health and fitness is no longer just for Januarys, it is becoming ever present in the way buildings are designed and constructed
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FeaturesWhat to specify: Roofing
This week’s roofing products include a single-ply membrane used to refurbish part of Olympia London’s grand hall, and concrete roof slates specified for a primary school in Jersey
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NewsBalfour Vinci HS2 JV appoints MD
Heavyweight contractor JV announces new manging director to lead HS2 bid
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NewsMoD to sell land for 15,000 homes
The Ministry of Defence plans to sell 12 sites to raise £500m for defence budgets