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Variation clauses: At your discretion

2014-10-03T06:00:00Z

Variation clauses allow employers to alter works part way through a project. But they can lead to unfairness if a contractor has to act without waiting for instruction

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Hurley Palmer Flatt and Barclays in row over data centre

2014-10-03T06:00:00Z

Engineer has fended off a possible adjudication with Barclays over alleged problems on a data centre project

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Scotland: Another country

2014-10-03T06:00:00Z

Scotland may still be part of the United Kingdom, but the extra devolution promised by all three main parties will have consequences for those contracting north of the border

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Legal 500 2014: ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV columnists in this year’s top lawyer list

2014-10-02T06:00:00Z

See which of our regular columnists featured in this year’s list of the great and the good in the UK legal trade

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When setting-off isn’t letting off

2014-09-29T14:05:00Z

There are circumstances where the paying party may avoid settling an amount awarded by an adjudicator using set-off

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Liquidated damages: The unlikely LADs

2014-09-26T06:00:00Z

A court struck down a liquidated damages clause because when the value of the contract was reduced, it became disproportionate and ‘unconscionable’

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Laing O’Rourke boss wades into prompt payment debate

2014-09-26T06:00:00Z

Exclusive: Anna Stewart intervenes in ongoing debate over mandating prompt payment to suppliers

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Construction Act: Pay back time

2014-09-26T06:00:00Z

Moves to speed up payment for the supply chain may have tipped the balance too far the other way and some subcontractors are cashing in

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Pedestrians injured by falling site hoarding

2014-09-25T15:10:00Z

Two pedestrians taken to hospital with injuries after being hit by a site hoarding at Bellway Homes’ Pembury Circus site in east London

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Campaigners challenge £1bn M4 extension

2014-09-25T07:53:00Z

Friends of the Earth lodges legal challenge to the decision to build a road through the Gwent Levels

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Collaborative working: Age of the team players

2014-09-25T06:00:00Z

The industry has a number of tools to help focus collaborative working. So, is partnering still the future of construction?

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Labour pledges crackdown on 'umbrella' employment schemes

2014-09-24T12:26:00Z

NHS boost to be part-funded by stamping out schemes designed to sidestep bogus self-employment crackdown

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Chain of indemnity

2014-09-17T06:00:00Z

A look at a case where an indemnity clause was found to be applicable despite the beneficiary being at fault

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London's housing space standards to be rolled out across UK

2014-09-16T10:09:00Z

The government has agreed every local authority should have the chance to adopt the capital’s space standards

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Subcontractors seek to expose late payment

2014-09-16T10:05:00Z

National subcontractor organisations are surveying firms to benchmark the state of payment practices the industry

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For all practical purposes

2014-09-16T09:46:00Z

A case on the familiar topic of a professional’s duties in certifying practical completion

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Learning to get ahead of the game

2014-09-15T06:00:00Z

Stereotypical substandard student accommodation is changing

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Risky business

2014-09-12T06:00:00Z

More than 80% of the industry complain that contract obligations are becoming too complex. But guarding against risk early on could save money

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Insulation sector braces itself for more job losses

2014-09-11T06:00:00Z

Mark Group announces plans to cut up to 670 jobs and manufacturer Superglass puts business up for sale

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Payment abuse: Won’t pay, must pay

2014-09-11T06:00:00Z

Don’t underestimate the challenge. It’s time to beef up the Payment Charter