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CommentSet-off: Know the setbacks
Set-off is a term that is regularly heard in the construction industry, but does everyone know exactly what it means?
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NewsConstruction savings used to cut Mersey Gateway tolls
Residents of Halton will get free crossings on toll bridge after the project’s budget was cut by £250m
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CommentCaught in the Act
Your brilliant idea to develop part of an existing building could easily be scuppered by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 - so best to get advice early
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NewsGPE moots major development push
Developer considers starting on six new London scheme within next year
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NewsConsultants bid for potential Sheffield city centre HS2 station
Sheffield procures consultants for rival HS2 station to Meadowhall
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NewsMasterplan unveiled for £75m Oxford station revamp
Newly-demerged practice AHR unveils plans, which include three residential and three commercial buildings
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NewsStart of summer best time to hire construction professionals
Analysis finds shortage of skilled staff in construction compared to other sectors of the economy
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NewsBrussels set to demand 30% energy efficiency increase
European Commission outlines plans to increase energy efficiency in buildings by 2030
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NewsWSP wins trio of offshore wind farm jobs
Firm to provide engineering services on the onshore substations for the schemes
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CommentIt's a shambles now but will it get even worse?
Learning from the launch of the Project Management and Full Design Team Services framework
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CommentA black day for the industry
There was more hand-wringing embarassment for the industry this week as construction bosses gave evidence on blacklisting to MPs
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CommentStepping up to the diversity challenge
Lack of diversity in the property sector is a real problem, here are some ideas for how to tackle it …
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NewsCity surprised at Carillion and Balfour merger talks
Analysts say proposed merger between two construction giants has a “50/50” chance of going ahead
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NewsGovernment closes £120m Green Deal incentive scheme
Cash-back scheme designed to boost take up of Green Deal closes with immediate effect due to “overwhelming popular demand”
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NewsMassive east London schemes take step forward
Silvertown Quays development submitted for planning while Royal Docks scheme is given the green light
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NewsBalfour Beatty and Carillion in merger talks
Balfour Beatty and Carillion have announced that they are in talks about a possible merger
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NewsArchitects sees confidence continue to rise
The latest Future Trends survey has said architects’ confidence for the next three months is up slightly
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CommentPlaying by the rules
The ‘Plebgate’ affair may not have been very edifying but it did give the courts the opportunity to issue guidelines on Civil Procedure Rule 3.9 - on granting relief from court sanctions
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CommentBooks for the beach
It’s summer and you’ll be wanting to pack some reading matter for the hols. Well, Construction Contract Variations will have you on the edge of your lilo