Ashley Pigott
CommentDuty of care: Just desserts?
When the sign above a London cafe collapsed, causing serious injury, the finger was pointed at the shopfitter and building owner鈥檚 surveyor. But how far does the duty of care extend?
CommentMr Jackson's justice
Up until now, PFI contracts have contained clauses intended to separate contractors from their statutory rights. This is not lawful
NewsA poisoned chalice
If a contractor offers to 鈥榓ccelerate鈥� work on a delayed job the employer should be aware that it may involve giving away a lot of money and legal protections
CommentNo quick fix
Reports that Lafarge may have supplied faulty cement raise a host of problems for suppliers and contractors that face legal claims 鈥� or want to pass them on
CommentIt鈥檚 so unfair
A court will overrule an adjudicator who has breached the rules of natural justice. An engineer acting under an ICE contract is under no such restrictions 鈥�
CommentHe knew he was right
Construction management has failed several Arts Council projects and now the Scottish parliament. Of course, if those clients had just listened in the first place 鈥�
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The accidental jurist
If a party makes a mistake about what it is agreeing to, what are its chances of wriggling out? The Appeal Court has just made a controversial ruling on this point
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Last lessons from the Harmon affair
The audit office has delivered its verdict on a parliamentary farce 鈥� and it make very uncomfortable reading.
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Silence isn't golden
You might not be in agreement with someone, but are you in dispute? It's an old issue, and the precedents are confusing 鈥� just make sure you speak up
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To D&B or not to D&B?
The Arts Council persists in using construction management as its preferred procurement route for theatre projects despite its time and cost uncertainties. Why?
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The case for the plaintiff
Harmon knew something was fishy about the job, but it needed a lot of courage and money to take on the House of Commons. Here, Harmon's solicitor explains what happened.