Opinion – Page 467
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The search for meaning
Rhodia vs Huntsman is the case you’ve been waiting for – the one that explores what ‘reasonable endeavours’ and ‘best endeavours’ really entail. Martino Giaquinto explains
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Now pay for your fun
Of course some of us have drunk too much in our distant – or indeed recent – past. The difference with the RICS young surveyors’ party (18 May, page 11) is that it does not necessarily involve what would in any other scenario be called mindless vandalism.
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Joining the cubs
This has certainly raised the profile of the RICS. Until now, the average Joe had us down as a shadowy outfit somehow connected with lions.
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One rule for them ...
Further to the item in Hansom on 11 May (page 29), I would like to voice my disgust at the item concerning Andrew McAlpine and his use of iTunes.
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Telecoms firm, heal thyself
I read with interest the article about BT’s encouraging more working from home (11 May, page 54).
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Blame where its due
The jury is still out on the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) record on prosecutions resulting from construction fatalities following Ucatt’s Levels of Convictions report and the HSE’s counterclaims. The results paint a confusing picture of the actual number of convictions.
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CommentThe e-decade
Ten years ago, the internet was in its infancy, and everyday words like Google and blogging would have just been strange, meaningless sounds. Alex Smith reflects on how we got from there to here
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CommentTwo cheers for Tony Blair
The back story of the Blair years is undoubtedly one of economic growth.
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A bit of a misunderstanding
This was an appeal by William David Lloyd and MGL (Rugby) Ltd against a decision that they were liable to pay Andrew Michael Sutcliffe a share of the profit made from a residential building development. Lloyd had, through one of his companies, Nimega Ltd, obtained two options to purchase the ...
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CommentNew dawn fades
The Labour era that began with such a burst of energy and optimism quickly succumbed to administrative entropy
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CommentAction heroes
As Wembley succumbs to marauding zombies, we check on the whereabouts of the Taekwondo Kid and Ray Winstone, and ponder whether Gordon Brown will be architects’ knight in shining armour
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Can I correct a couple of things
Your diary item Passport to Nowhere (13 April, page 31), makes a few mistakes about the proposed network of passport interview offices.
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The bigger picture
With the continuing debate over the safety of timber frame, multistorey construction has failed to move forward. Individuals are beating the drum about the benefits of one material over another, but surely fire-safe building design and appropriate construction training is more important?
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For arts sake
I read Tarek Merlin’s column (4 May, pages 34-45) with interest. Public Art South West is the regional development agency for public art but we work across the UK and have international links.
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The research is on
Regarding your leader article “An Invisible Crisis” (4 May, page 3), I agree that the government has abandoned research investment over the past 10 years.