Opinion – Page 621
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The pleasures of privacy
If there was ever a moment for firms to consider going private, this is it.
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In the docks
In 1997 the Ministry of Defence employed Devonport Royal Dockyard (DML) as main contractor for the upgrading of a dockyard. In turn, DML employed Carillion to upgrade the number nine dock, and provide new buildings and associated infrastructure. That contract was contained in two documents, a subcontract and an alliance ...
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Freezing points
What scope does a court have to order that an adjudicator's award to a firm in financial difficulties be paid into court? Baldwins vs Barr may tell us …
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Building begins a series of internet chatrooms arguments, in which top lawyers tackle legal conundrums, with the controversial Nuttall vs Carter case
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Get one thing straight
A common source of grief for employers is the failure to recognise that a contractor's submission is a 'request for payment'. How can you stop it happening?
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The message tied to a brick
Believe it or not there are those who think that something made from clay that lasts centuries is not sustainable
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What the forum is for
Peter Rogers' strategic forum is a tough and capable vehicle for driving industry reform – but it should restrict itself to a few crucial objectives
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Decline and fall
Further to Mr John Smith's article (22 November, page 36) about the state of training in the industry and the comments of subsequent correspondents, I am moved to respond.
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Paddington is go
I write in response to your news article entitled "Rogers' £150m Paddington office is put on ice" (10 January, page 15).
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A swing at the faceless bureaucracy
I was sorry to hear that Sir Michael Latham was saddened to read my article and I thank him for his efforts to raise my deflated spirits.
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Less bling bling, more working
How entertaining to find Citizen Smith reappearing after all these years, masquerading as Wayne Hemingway (10 January, page 26).
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Let me first remind you of my rate
In relation to your recent correspondence on mediation, I endorse the comments of Christopher Cox (13 December, page 25).
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An industry turned upside down
Something miraculous occurred this week. The dirty, smelly, low-status construction industry suddenly became the year's hottest career option.
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Stop at nothing
A case in the Scottish courts has underlined the fact that adjudication must be effective – even if the parties have to forgo some of their basic rights
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On the home front
TV makeover shows have their place, but the latest pushes the boundary between fix-up and serious building – which puts it into the legal danger zone
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Some very bad news
The Court of Appeal tells us contractual terms must be in writing for a dispute to be adjudicated – which doesn't take any notice of how business is actually done
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Words of warning
Consultants who rely on net contribution clauses in their terms of appointment may not have the protection that they think they do. Here's why …
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Where the sun don't shine
It always interests me how the national press likes to perpetuate the "grim oop north" stereotype.
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Help, the mastic leaches!
With reference to the Hansom piece "Dull metal jacket" about the National Centre for Popular Music in Sheffield (13 December, page 21), I believe that a response is required to explain why the building looks a "tad jaded".