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CommentWomen in construction: Can we bridge the gap?
With skills shortages threatening the sector how can we make sure that the best and brightest women are being encouraged to join the world of construction?
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好色先生TVHigh Court waves through 拢600m Elizabeth House scheme
Judge rules against Westminster council and English Heritage鈥檚 legal challenge to Chipperfield redevelopment
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CommentEarly conciliation: We can work it out
The introduction of early conciliation next month offers a welcome intervention in the rising tally of workplace disputes
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CommentAdjudication: Silence is not an option
A few weeks ago Tony Bingham wrote on challenges to an adjudication in the case of Twintec vs VolkerFitzpatrick. Here Hamish Lal questions some of his conclusions
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好色先生TVMinister rows back on plan to extend FOI to contractors
Justice minister now says government will not be extending Freedom of Information law to cover private firms working on public contracts
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好色先生TVRees: My departure will not put brakes on City schemes
Outgoing City of London planning officer seeks to allay fears his departure will lead rise in rejections of Square Mile schemes
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好色先生TVFreedom of Information law to cover private contractors
Ministers says Freedom of Information law will be extended to private companies carrying out public contracts
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CommentWill Sir David Higgins' HS2 report mark a turning point?
Even if the government accepts this report鈥檚 recommendations, the Hybrid Bill鈥檚 passage through parliament will be a long one
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CommentLetters of intent: Paved with good intentions
The motivation for signing a letter of intent may be admirable, but the trouble they can cause should not be underestimated, as a recent case involving engineer VolkerFitzpatrick shows
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CommentAdjudication: Running repairs
Adjudication has proved very successful in keeping construction disputes out of the courts, but the system needs a few tweaks to make sure it continues to operate smoothly
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好色先生TVCrane collapses on Balfour Beatty London tower site
Worker injured after a crane collapses on Balfour Beatty鈥檚 拢110m Providence Tower site in London鈥檚 Docklands
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好色先生TVMinisters told it's 'critical' to draft Part L 2016 now
Exclusive: Industry leaders unite to urge action after government fails to schedule meeting to discuss future of energy regulations
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CommentLetters of intent: Cruel intentions
Parties can find themselves skating on thin ice when they proceed under a letter of intent and inevitably fail to finalise a formal contract
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好色先生TVLukewarm reaction to new planning guidance
Planners concerned pro-development stance has been watered down
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好色先生TVWorker killed on London's Crossrail project
Sprayed concrete worker killed by falling concrete in Crossrail tunnel
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好色先生TVOlympic village handover faces further delay
Exclusive: Conversion of athletes鈥� accommodation into residential properties running three months behind schedule
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好色先生TVGalliford Try faces 拢700k claim over office 鈥榣eaks鈥�
Contractor鈥檚 subsidiary accused of building 鈥渄efectively designed and constructed鈥� office blocks
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CommentPublic sector work for SMEs: Ajar but not open
The government is taking steps to make public sector work more accessible to SMEs. But there鈥檚 a lot more to do - especially on procurement and ensuring prompt payment
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CommentAdjudication: Pick on someone your own size
Some parties will go to great lengths 鈥� even so far as bullying the poor adjudicator 鈥� to get an adjudication stopped. Better by far is to go straight to the judge and argue your case