All ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø articles in 2 December 2016 – Page 2
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Futureproof your disputes
Leaving the European Union could cause complications for the enforcement of court actions against firms and entities in EU member states. Arbitration could offer an alternative
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BREEAM and WELL join forces to boost wellbeing standards
Collaboration between certification schemes said to be in response to demand from prime office developers
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Sketch of the week: Residential building in conservation area
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Chris Robinson, partner at Aldington Craig + Collinge
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Benn calls on industry to work together to train apprentices
Brexit committee chair says building firms are responsible for ensuring there are enough future workers
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This week in 1996
20 years ago a fresh-faced Rick Willmott was being groomed to take over Willmott Dixon
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Third time lucky?
Here’s a case that shows up the sheer muddle that is the Construction Act’s payment rules. They need to be rewritten - only not by those who made such a mess of it on the first two attempts
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Letters of the law
The law on letters of credit has been upheld in two cases; banks cannot refuse to pay a demand meeting the requirements of a letter of credit unless it would involve fraud
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Housing: Time to get serious
If the government is serious about tackling the housing crisis more needs to be done
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Whole-life carbon: Circular economy
Typical design approaches minimise energy use and then offset to reach net zero – but how reliable is offsetting in reality?
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Hansom: The malcontents
If you thought the grouse season was almost over, think again - there’s all manner of bellyaching this week - luckily, we have Titanic-inspired apartments, a tale of love pursued and a nice ski holiday to look forward to
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Are you maximising your R&D tax credits?
Factoring in R D at the tendering stage may be new to some but it can give a contractor significant advantages
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Ecobuild launches off-site masterclasses and exhibition zone
Explore Offsite will be a dedicated show focused on the opportunities offered by off-site technology
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Government plans hundreds of new homes under latest PRS deal
Scheme in Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds backed by £45m of taxpayers’ cash
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Industry looks to modular homes to solve housing crisis
Leading clients and housing minister say factory-built homes could transform the market
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Homes for humans
As we scramble to address the housing crisis and rapidly changing demographics, we must not overlook the positive difference good design can make
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Features
Holy Trinity Primary School: Dual distinction
A lack of space means that many new schools in London are built within residential schemes and lack a visual expression of their own
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A chance to rehabilitate our prisons
The Autumn Statement recognised the importance of safety in our prisons, but we need a bigger commitment to overhauling the spaces for prisoners and prison officers
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Autumn Statement: Hit and miss
Last week’s Autumn Statement trumpeted an extra £1.4bn for 40,000 affordable homes, but is the government set to miss its own target?
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ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø a university in the mountains
The harsh winter and remote mountain location of the University of Central Asia in the Kyrgyz Republic created some unique challenges
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