All Comment articles – Page 51
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Council estates on the drawing board now must be resilient to future pandemics
New book by Brendan Kilpatrick looks at mistakes from the past and design principles for the future
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Article 25 launches Myanmar hospital appeal
Charity’s David Murray explains how raising £10k will help control the spread of coronavirus
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Tips for SMEs wanting to break into public sector work
Private and public sector clients are very different beasts, here is what you need to know about winning work with the latter
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The recovery will be like no other
A record fall in GDP means getting the economy back to where it once was will require an unprecedented haul back
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A planning committee member on the planning reforms
Sachin Shah says the white paper has some good ideas but will neuter local democracy
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Nine things you should know about QS firms recruiting during the pandemic
Conditions are tough and the outlook uncertain but the jobs market is showing some signs of life
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Watch out UK. This is what a lockdown looks like second time around in Melbourne
Melbourne’s return to lockdown after a month of freedom is a lesson for the UK, writes Ryan McGee
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The devil will be in the detail of Jenrick’s planning reforms
The white paper begs many questions. It could take years to find the answers
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Kick-starting construction with minor works
Recent government initiatives have created opportunities for construction, especially minor works – but which contract forms should you use?
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Offsite’s time has come
A trial started 18 months ago is looking at technology that has the potential to monitor safe social distancing, says Stewart Milne’s Stewart Dalgarno
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Designing hospitals fit for the next pandemic
More space and greater flexibility in the provision of healthcare facilities will be crucial if we want to be better prepared to deal with crises in future
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Good in parts: clarity on severance
An adjudication that is partially flawed can still be upheld in the areas in which it is sound, according to a recent appeal decision
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Doubling down on a failing policy: Why PD rights are so wrong
Extending permitted development flies in the face of all expert advice and reveals this government’s warped priorities, says Richard Steer
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The ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø Safety Bill explained
Three lawyers detail what measures the new legislation is likely to contain and how it will operate
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Construction industry gossip: One for the pot
 As housebuilders struggle to put their falling numbers into words, some wag has at least a suggestion of what they can put into their hard hats
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Case in focus: MW High Tech Projects UK Ltd vs Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick Ltd
Ted Lowery considers whether the introduction of a delay report reset the clock for a dispute
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The Talent Retention Scheme will help construction lead the economic recovery
It is vital firms use the initiative to avoid seeing skills disappear for good, writes Mark Reynolds
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The ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø Safety Bill – the urgency of now
The new legislation will change the industry for the better, and not a moment too soon
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What does ‘design life’ mean in construction contracts?
Examining the implications of contractual obligations on the ‘design life’ of buildings, and how far they extend
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Post covid supply chains
Iain Parker considers strengthened supply chains in the face of US-China trade wars, impending Brexit tariffs and an ongoing pandemic - plus the need to cut carbon