All articles by Stephanie Canham – Page 3
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The Modern Slavery Act: A lawyer's view
The construction industry may come under the spotlight more than others in its response to this legislation
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A yellow card for penalties?
When two cases on liquidated damages were heard in the Supreme Court, it seemed possible that the law on penalty clauses was to receive a shake-up
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Right to buy and development
What impact would an extended right to buy have on housing association development programmes?
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Standard terms: May the forms be with you
Are you sure your standard terms and conditions of contract apply?
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Like 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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CDM regs: Is this change we can believe in?
Some think CDM 2015 will make confusing and costly changes but the HSE believes the new regulations will streamline health and safety in practice
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Sites for sore eyes
A rush to meet demand in an industry with a skills shortage could have fatal consequences if workers aren’t trained properly
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Do I have your retention?
The attack on retentions has begun but could a total ban be tipping the balance too far?
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Garden cities: Come into the garden, George
Is utopian town planning really the answer to the housing crisis?
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EU procurement regime: Change on the horizon
Earlier this year the European Parliament adopted a number of directives to reform how public procurement is conducted
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New housing standards on the way
National standards are part of the government’s drive to cut costs, but will there be other consequences?
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Learning to get ahead of the game
Stereotypical substandard student accommodation is changing
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Another brick in the wall?
There are contractual solutions to guard against building material shortages
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Stephanie Canham picks 'Armitt proposes fast track to long-term infrastructure plan'
Armitt’s proposed National Infrastructure Commission would seek to depoliticise infrastructure delivery and remove the uncertainty of long-term project pipelines
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Assignment: We can't afford to get it wrong
With notable distinction placed on assignment. What if it’s just not an option?
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'Un'-fit for purpose can be a very expensive experience
‘For a contractor, a fitness for purpose obligation tends to raise the hackles. But why?’
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Planning performance targets: Not hitting the bullseye
Fast tracking the planning process is one way to tackle the housing shortage - but are planning performance targets having the opposite effect?
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Overseas investors: Biting the hands that feed us
Don’t blame developers and foreign investment for housing shortage
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Women 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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