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CommentClaims resuscitation: The patient may already be dead
If you believe you have a claim under a construction contract be conscious of the risk of expiry of limitation
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CommentShort-term crises need long-term solutions
Even without the shock effect of the recent floods, it is clear that much of the UK’s building and infrastructure provision is already in crisis
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CommentPressure mounts in Qatar
If conditions for workers in Qatar don’t improve ahead of the massive World Cup construction project, as many as 4,000 workers may die before a ball is kicked
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CommentDelaying paying
What’s really depressing about Wates’ explanation of its retention period is that it’s symptomatic of how contractors’ view payment
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NewsWorker dies on Morgan Sindall site in Merseyside
A worker has died on Morgan Sindall’s Matalan office HQ building site in Merseyside
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NewsManchester picks three firms for £400m Green Deal scheme
Three firms have been appointed to Greater Manchester’s £400m Green Deal scheme
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NewsCarillion's £55m London tower project gets green light
Two towers by developer Hub Residential have won planning
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NewsSkanska shakes up senior management team
Firm makes several key changes as it seeks to position itself for growth
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NewsHousing pushes construction back to growth in 2013
Latest ONS figures revise up growth in final quarter of last year, with construction expanding by £1.5bn over 2013
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NewsBam Nuttall ready to go on £85m Heathrow tunnel revamp
Bam Nuttall win £85m job to refurbish the main airport road tunnel and cargo tunnel at Heathrow
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NewsSecond council picks McAslan to improve Crossrail station designs
Hillingdon council appoints architect to work on improving plans for Hayes Harlington Crossrail station
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NewsSeverfield-Rowen steadies ship after torrid year
The UK’s largest specialist steelwork contractor says trading is in line with expectations as it eyes recovery
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NewsContractors to earn less for retrofit work under ECO
Analysis by Building shows poor return due to fall in carbon price since government cuts to ECO scheme
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FeaturesAgenda 15: Spending priorities
As part of Building’s Agenda 15 campaign to influence the national political debate ahead of the next election, we launched one of the biggest consultations ever undertaken in the industry. This week we want you to tell us where future government spending should be prioritised. To help get you thinking, ...
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CommentHansom: These foolish things
This week, the chancellor plays chuff-chuffs, kids get to work on Crossrail, we warm to Cold Homes Week, and the City hands Richard Rogers a big set of keys
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NewsNo deal on Amec and Morgan Sindall's £100m MoD project overruns
Contractors yet to reach settlement over Valiant Jetty project handed over nearly five years late and close to £100m over budget
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NewsDBK wins role on £50m Mailbox revamp
Consultant joins contractor Galliford Try on redevelopment of the Mailbox building in Birmingham
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NewsWates slammed for ‘unethical’ two-year retentions demand
Exclusive: Subcontractors hit out at contract terms demanding that retention money be held for 24 months
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CommentBIM Protocol: Playing games of risk
It is not entirely clear how the BIM protocol is supposed to be passed down the supply chain, raising important questions about who owns what risk
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CommentDuty of care: Just desserts?
When the sign above a London cafe collapsed, causing serious injury, the finger was pointed at the shopfitter and building owner’s surveyor. But how far does the duty of care extend?