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Do you fancy a beer?
Got into a dispute? Here's a run down of the huge choice of resolution procedures on offer. However, you may find the fastest and cheapest is talking it over down the pub.
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Evil – or misunderstood?
Debate on the net contribution clause has focused on its supposed immorality. But there are common misconceptions concerning the detail of the principle that should also be addressed.
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I'm OK, you're OK
Growing a business by acquisition is not a new idea – but did you know there's a way of doing it that attracts the best recruits, tickles clients pink and gives your staff a reason to sing on their way to work?
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Hard day's night
Brits work the longest hours in Europe, and it may affect performance. Here's what can be done
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Appointments
Contractors Eddie Bredenhann (right) has been appointed marketing manager of construction development group Pochin.Michael Carroll, previously with RC Shepherd, has joined London-based contractor Albert Soden as senior estimator.HousebuildersCharles Church South-east division has appointed Jim Tolputt project manager.ConsultantsMPM Capita, the project and development consultancy arm of the Capita Group, has appointed ...
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Cost study: Capital One UK operations centre
The brief was to turn a derelict printworks in Nottingham into a vibrant and flexible information-economy office for an ever growing workforce. Here’s how the project team went about getting the job done
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'Flooding your problem,' Raynsford tells developers
Minister underlines fact that new guidance will saddle construction companies with flood defence costs.
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No quick sale in prospect for Laing
Frontrunner fails to emerge for £100m construction division after pressure from City investors forces family to abandon building.
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'Knee-jerk reaction to safety crisis is no help,' says MCG
Chairman of Major Contractors Group unveils three-point safety plan to halt rise in site deaths.
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Council under fire over Christiani collapse
Writs may follow claims over big contracts in Wales and Greece after contractor collapses.
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Majors act over safety as pressure mounts
THE industry stepped up efforts to tackle its safety record this week following increasing pressure from government and unions.
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Sunny outlook unveiled for dome
The Millennium Dome's white roof is set to be replaced by clear panels under plans proposed by Legacy, the company appointed preferred bidder to buy the building for £125m this week.
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Outsider to run Wates
Industry figurehead Sir Christopher Wates, head of one of the last large family-owned contracting firms, is to be replaced by a someone from outside the Wates family.
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Stockley Park, Heathrow:
This design for the third phase of the business park has just been released.
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Management buyout is the best hope for a secure future
MORE than 150 years ago, John Laing started his construction company; now it is up for sale, writes Building columnist Alistair McAlpine.
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HSE urges industry to take action now
THE Health and Safety Executive said it welcomed moves to improve safety in construction, but warned that urgent action was still required.
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Taskforce to set agenda for February summit
A construction industry taskforce is to be set up to develop plans to improve safety in advance of next February's safety summit between the industry and government.
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Housebuilders slam 'blinkered' GLA plan
GLA report calling for 50% social housing in all future London developments sparks criticism and threats of departure from housebuilders in the capital.
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New blow to Jarvis as finance director quits
Another high-profile departure as Bill Colvin leaves five months after taking up role.