Opinion – Page 603
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Be logical
Surely it's unfair for an adjudicator to refuse to decide which of two contracts governs a project but then to go on and value the claim without reference to either
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CommentNot in our name
A reader writes … Jeremy Hackett explains why the RICS needs to forget its grandiose plans for world domination and concentrate on responding to the wishes of its members
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A hitch in time
This was an appeal by the claimant, VAI, from a decision of 30 October 2002 striking out the particulars of claim on the basis that the claim was statute barred. On 5 September 1994 Davy (later taken over by VAI) entered into a contract with Bostock for the supply of ...
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Justice au naturel
The reliance on third party experts has dangers for adjudicators, particularly with regard to fairness. Fortunately, a recent case provides guidance
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CommentI know your sort
A witness takes the stand and gives testimony that may send someone to prison or ruin a company. How do we decide whether to believe them?
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How to repel women
Why are there so few women architects? Disinclination? Not really up to it? Indifference? Or because they take one look at the profession and run a mile?
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Reasons to be cheerful
Multiparty PFI disputes are increasing, and can end up being very costly. But now there are two methods of streamlining them that should be good for everyone concerned
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Caution wouldn't hurt
I was amazed to see such naivety on the question of financial risk assessments from your deputy editor (25 July, page 3).
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It's not just about the money
Peter Horne makes the point (11 July, page 32) that "most adjudications involve payments".
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Is that your idea of success?
Ken Livingston (18 July, page 29) might be right that the Hungerford pedestrian bridges do not wobble, but to cite them as an example of project success is hardly warranted.
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Don't mention the war
Tony Bingham's column is usually very interesting and relevant but I do not think he should use it to express his opinions on the justification for the Iraq war (25 July, page 68).
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Revival can leave a bitter taste
Rudi Klein's comments on the damage wrought by insolvent firms got me thinking (25 July, page 67).
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Not good enough, eh?
I read with interest that Paul Newman, the RIBA's head of client services, had put together a list of architects suitable for healthcare projects (11 August, page 10).
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Back to school
Joanna Matsumiya agrees with the comments from Peter Rogers and then complains about being unable to find a position as a project manager (18 July, page 31).
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Ian Davidson memorial
A memorial is to be held on Thursday 4 September to remember Ian Davidson, founder partner of architects Lifschutz Davidson, who died suddenly in February 2003 at the age of 48.
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Gruel intentions
With the corporate killing bill on the way, should company directors be going on courses preparing them for a life of snout, slopping out and table tennis?
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Single cream
Does the JCT's major projects form offer the kind of single point responsibility that those who use design-and-build procurement require? Well, actually, yes