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Rotten to the core

2014-10-31T06:00:00Z

The CIOB has been trying to root out corruption in the industry but how deeply ingrained is the problem?

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Thames 'super-sewer' hit with two legal challenges

2014-10-27T16:46:00Z

Judicial review applications have the potential to delay the project with legal wrangling

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Are you really excluded from liability?

2014-10-27T15:02:00Z

This case highlights the importance of ensuring that any exclusion or limitation clauses in your contracts are clearly drafted to cover the situations which you expect

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Construction urged to to crack down on modern slavery

2014-10-27T06:00:00Z

Home Office publishes figures showing there were more than 50 victims of modern slavery working in construction last year

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Prefabrication: Off-site on your mind

2014-10-24T06:00:00Z

Complex projects are increasingly relying on off-site manufacturing to help deliver schemes on time and budget. But a new kind of supply chain creates new kinds of risks

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Performance bonds: Don’t bank on it

2014-10-24T05:45:00Z

Bonds have long been established as part of the contracting process. But there may be advantages to sourcing them from insurance providers rather than banks

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When is a building not a building?

2014-10-20T06:00:00Z

Defining what is a building – or more specifically a construction operation – is not as easy as you think

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Turning the light off

2014-10-17T06:00:00Z

Goldman Sachs’ proposed headquarters is being hindered by two right to light disputes. But should the City of London Corporation use its powers to override these rights?

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The doctrine of frustration

2014-10-17T06:00:00Z

What effects would the outbreak of war on the international construction market?

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£750m consultants’ framework to go live as legal row ‘stayed’

2014-10-17T06:00:00Z

Controversial government procurement framework finally ready despite T T’s compensation claim

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New housing standards on the way

2014-10-14T09:49:00Z

National standards are part of the government’s drive to cut costs, but will there be other consequences?

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Willmott Dixon loses court battle over £177m contract

2014-10-13T07:00:00Z

Contractor challenged Hammersmith and Fulham council decision to appoint Mitie to £177m housing maintenance contract

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Nine in ten subcontractors wait over 30 days for payment

2014-10-10T08:29:00Z

Survey finds long payment terms and late payment remain rife in the industry

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Hinkley nuclear project could face four-year legal wrangle

2014-10-09T06:00:00Z

Lawyers warn Austrian challenge to European Commission’s go-ahead for £16bn nuclear power project could lead to long delay

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Cambridge council to pursue fresh Bam Nuttall busway claim

2014-10-08T08:19:00Z

Vote follows report identifying £31m of further problems on troubled busway project

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ICC form: The Latest Model

2014-10-08T06:00:00Z

A second edition of the ICC form – aimed at infrastructure projects – is on the horizon. But how much of an improvement over its predecessor is the consultative edition?

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Major contractors facing threat of crane strike

2014-10-07T09:23:00Z

Crane drivers at crane firm HTC Plant to vote on industrial action that could hit sites around the country

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LADs: Sharing the pain

2014-10-06T06:00:00Z

Recent cases may prompt employers to increase the liquidated damages they seek from contractors, who in turn may be more inclined to pass them down to subcontractors

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Boris gives go-ahead to Mount Pleasant scheme

2014-10-03T15:03:00Z

Mayor of London approves controversial development on site currently occupied by Royal Mail sorting office in Farringdon

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Bam Nuttall facing fresh £31m busway claim

2014-10-03T10:34:00Z

Council given advice that contractor should pay to fix a string of defects on the scheme