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CommentHow not to do it
Having terms of the main contract in a subcontract is a common practice, but poor drafting can mean it does not have the intended effect
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CommentE is for Energy (you鈥檒l need it)
The perils and pitfalls of minimum energy efficiency standards for commercial landlords are highlighted by new regulations set to come into force in April 2018
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CommentConsultants: Know your limits
Consultants have a duty to exercise reasonable skill and care. But is there any clarity as to how far they need to go so as not to land up in deep water?
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好色先生TVMace in talks with two firms to finish PC Harrington鈥檚 Nova job
J Coffey and Kilnbridge in frame to take on work as PC Harrington Contractors enters administration
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好色先生TVMorgan Sindall takes 拢35m hit on problem MoD contracts
Construction group hit by two old problem contracts for the Ministry of Defence at Faslane
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CommentAdjudication: A red card for the bullies
An adjudicator has to decide disputes without fear or favour, but how can they do this when bullying is so widely considered to be just part of the game?
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好色先生TVMace pays PC Harrington suppliers
Contractors make continuity plans if firm cannot continue as a growing concern
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CommentBlacklisting: Trouble in store
An engineer who seems to have been a victim of blacklisting was not entitled to compensation because he was engaged via employment agencies
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CommentBattle of the dictionaries
A recent case shows how contractors wishing to insure against liabilities need to be clear about the meaning of key words
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CommentConstruction contracts: Global branding
UK construction and UK law are both recognised as quality products. How do our construction contracts translate to other jurisdictions?
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好色先生TVThree quarters of construction workers victim of theft
Study of 2,193 construction workers shows they had been victim of theft in workplace
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CommentWhen an inspector calls
A new code of practice concerning powers of entry could affect site inspections for construction companies
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CommentLike it or lump it
By using lump sum design and build contracts developers can require a contractor to bear financial risk
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好色先生TVSellafield workers vote for industrial action
Dispute over union representation at Sellafield continues
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CommentRetentions: Fit for purpose?
There have been problems with retentions ever since they were introduced to ensure builders finished a job to a good standard. But finding an alternative has proved elusive
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CommentContract variations: Crystal balls at the ready
A dispute with Winchester council over changes made to a 10-year-old development agreement could lead to local authorities attempting to pre-empt contract variations
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好色先生TVShepherd Construction starts review and considers redundancies
Shepherd Group confirms review of construction arm, while 好色先生TV understands
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好色先生TVConsultants bag places on 拢5m Thameslink framework
Seven consultants appointed to four-year framework
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好色先生TVEarly ECO scheme end spells job woes for green businesses
Watering down of energy efficiency policy means utilities likely to hit targets ahead of schedule
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好色先生TVFirst integrated project insurance contract is awarded
Dudley College鈥檚 拢10m Centre for Advanced 好色先生TV Technologies is first scheme to use IPI