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A late call
The contractor carried out work in respect of the claimant’s property. The works were completed and a final certificate was issued on 11 March 2005. The contract was based on the JCT standard form 1998 edition private without quantity. On 6 April the defendant served a notice of adjudication. On ...
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A walk in the park
Mr and Mrs Wilkins own Morghew Park and claimed an injunction and damages for trespass against Mr Lewis who owned an adjoining property, the Morghew Park Estate. Mr Lewis, his employees and visitors used a road running through Morghew Park. Mr Lewis’ use of the roadway was granted ...
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Nuclear Survey
Where do you stand on the government's plans to build nuclear power stations? Complete our survey and win a £50 drinks voucher.
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NewsJarvis strives to keep bosses with 200% bonus offer
Firm asks shareholders to approve plan to retain senior staff with target-related share options.
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Under 30s locked out of housing market
Number of households owned by under 30s drops to 36% says ODPM.
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Gensler to revamp iconic Lloyd’s building
International architect Gensler has been appointed to develop “a blue-sky strategy” for one of Richard Rogers’ most controversial works, the Lloyd’s building in the City of London.
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Bovis up for rival Multiplex’s £4bn Stratford City scheme
Bovis Lend Lease shortlisted to programme manage Stratford City, despite rivalry with one of its developers
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Industry failing to implement flexible hours policies
Building survey finds that fewer than one in 10 staff made use of flexible hours.
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Gensler to revamp iconic Lloyd’s building
Architect is appointed to look at changing the interiors of building.
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CommentEnd of the pier show
Back from the coast, a veteran conference-goer reflects on a season dogged by identity crises and wonders if the sun has set on the age of politics-by-the-sea
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CommentWhat a man’s gotta do
Compromise and collaboration, those so-called feminine qualities, aren’t the only way to run projects. Consultants of both sexes must also fight for what they believe is right
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CommentOur learned friends
After thorough consultation the Technology and Construction Court has revised its procedures in a new extended Guide. This is how it works …
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A serious breach of protocol
The pre-action protocol was designed to help resolve disputes out of court, but a recent ruling means that it now has the opposite effect. The law needs changing
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Features
Alun Michael
Once upon a time, the government saw construction as a vital lever for regulating the economy, and gave it an entire minister. These says it gets an average of seven minutes of Alun Michael’s day. So what can he accomplish in that time?
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FeaturesTop 200 Consultants 2005: Class acts
It’s Friday night and that means it’s time for … erm, Building’s eagerly awaited annual consultants’ league. Before we count down the top 200, Katie Puckett and Richard Heap pick out the highest climbers, hottest new entries, bestselling acts – and a rather familiar group in the number one spot ...
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FeaturesThe blame game
As soon as Mowlem’s accounting difficulties hit the news last month the race was on to find the person responsible. Building reports on the unseemly row between the past three chief executives over their financial problems and the impact they have had on the company …
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NewsEx-Mowlem boss Gains defends his record
Ex-Mowlem boss Sir John Gains this week defended his record as chief executive of the ailing contractor.
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Waterman’s dividend rises 6%
Engineering and environmental consultancy Waterman Group this week increased its final dividend pay-out 6%, following a freeze last year.