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CommentFacing up to tighter public sector budgets
Covid-19 could trigger stronger alliances with construction firms, says Scape鈥檚 Mark Robinson
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CommentEssential law: Variations, part two
Continuing our series on the basics of construction law, Sara Cunningham considers some of the issues that can arise when valuing variations under a construction contract
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CommentHow to adapt now and for the future
Business are tackling urgent problems but they also need to think further ahead about long-term trends emerging from this crisis, says Alinea鈥檚 Iain Parker
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CommentThe offsite trap: modular methods and contract law
With modular building methods, the question is: when are construction operations not 鈥榗onstruction operations鈥�?
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CommentHow to get construction back on its feet
The CLC has proposed an ambitious recovery plan - it needs to be to overcome the unprecedented challenges posed by covid-19
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CommentFrameworks have a role to play in covid-19 recovery
Framework suppliers have an important role to play with showing security of work, writes Pagabo鈥檚 Simon Toplass
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CommentThe CLC鈥檚 Roadmap to Recovery: Transformation in a crisis
Covid-19 could be the catalyst the industry needs to drive radical reform, says NFB鈥檚 Richard Beresford
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CommentHow the high street can come back from covid
There is still hope for bricks and mortar retail, says Farrells鈥� Peter Barbalov
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CommentRestarting work on Scottish construction sites: a legal view
With the ban on work north of the border finally lifted, what must sites do to comply with the rules?
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CommentOffices hold the key to work-life balance
When we eventually return to the workplace we can expect it to be very different, says Richard Kauntze of the British Council of Offices
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CommentEasy does it: low-cost dispute resolution
Several new services now available for resolving straightforward disputes revive adjudication鈥檚 original aims: reducing costs and simplifying procedure
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CommentSmall local builders must be at the heart of the recovery
The intention to 鈥檅uild back better鈥� requires sustainable growth, Brian Berry from the FMB puts forward his ideas聽
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CommentPlanning for construction鈥檚 recovery: What you can do
The CLC-led will be launching a recovery plan for the industry, Simon Rawlinson sets out how you can get involved
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CommentOpen letter to government: Priorities for revitalising the construction sector
Rudi Klein addresses an open letter to the business secretary and the Cabinet Office, lobbying hard for certainty of workflow and cashflow to keep SMEs afloat
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CommentTime to reinvent the suburbs
As city centres lose their lure, suburbia may need to adapt to a more rich mix of needs, says Lendlease鈥檚 Selina Mason
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CommentCan covid-19 justify an extension of time for evidence?
Although courts have been told to take account of the pandemic, this may not translate to a lengthy delay
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CommentWhy forecasts of a steep decline in building prices may be overstated
Expect spooked investors and developers to hold onto cash, says CPC鈥檚 Mark Cleverly
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CommentThe heritage sector鈥檚 survival depends on innovation
Visitor centres will need to transform to survive the pandemic鈥檚 impact, Purcell鈥檚 David Hills thinks construction professionals can help
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CommentHow other countries are reopening construction
Others around the world have come out of lockdown ahead of the UK, Gleeds chair Richard Steer looks at what we can learn about returning to work