Opinion – Page 454
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CommentIm staying inside
Alex Smith settles down to EP’s guide to the best in urban design and then intrepidly explores a site that is campaigning to save Captain Scott’s ill-fated stab at polar architecture
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Securities and excess
This was a decision of the New South Wales Court of Appeal in relation to the New South Wales adjudication legislation, the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (the “Act”). John Holland Pty Ltd (“John Holland”) and the Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales ...
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CommentGood design equals more homes
It’s an unlikely equation, but if developers and planners worried as much about quality as quantity, it would be easier to build Brown’s 3 million homes, argues Cabe’s Matt Bell
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Dodging bullets
The shadow of adjudication looms over most construction projects but, on major undertakings, dispute resolution boards can offer a helping hand – even before problems arise
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CommentTraps on the money trail
Killer clauses In the latest of our series on tricky terms and perplexing conditions, Helen Garthwaite looks at the pitfalls that may be concealed in the wording of a bonus mechanism
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CommentStars in their eyes
This week, a consultant makes a guest appearance on the silver screen, the HVCA hangs out at the Bafta headquarters and the new RIBA president faces the flashbulbs of the international press
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Don't take the cowards route
Tony Bingham’s article on the National Specialist Contractors Council (NSCC) payment toolkit brought to mind the phrase “Eureka!” (7 September, page 56).
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Conflicting goals
Your leader and feature on local contractors (14 September, 2007) was long overdue.
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Faero responds
Building’s report on the Faero competent persons scheme, “HIPs firm goes into liquidation” (7 September, page 13), was right to suggest that its demise was a result of the government’s change of mind about how the quality of energy ratings should be regulated.
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CommentHow much trouble are we in?
So while the RICS tells us there’s a 10% chance of an eighties-style housing crash and construction of the Shard is put on hold...
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CommentGaymark: the story continues
Gaymark made it clear that an employer could not claim liquidated damages if it was responsible for the delay. Then Justice Jackson cast doubt on this ruling. So now where are we?
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CommentA fight on his hands
While Gordon Brown’s housing targets are laudable, I can’t help feeling apprehensive about the amount of obstacles that stand in his way
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Design and brand
Isabel Davies and Jenny Joint With architects competing to create innovative and distinctive designs, it is important for owners to avoid their buildings being copied, or worse yet, sold in souvenir shops
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Don’t act too soon
Pre-action protocols are there to resolve conflicts before they end up in court, but there are other reasons for following them too. Adam Harris and Sanjeev Ahuja examine what happens if you don’t
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CommentWe’ve struck gold
Building’s website has an all-new sustainability section, so whether you want to join the bloggers or search for solar panels, you won’t have to waste your time trawling the net.
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