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NewsShadow housing minister referred to parliament watchdog
Jack Dromey MP 鈥榝ailed to declare 拢30,000 union salary鈥�
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NewsVincent Tabak found guilty of Jo Yates murder
Buro Happold consultant will spend a minimum of 20 years in jail.
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The prevention principle: Fast forward
When a construction project is delayed nobody wants to take the blame. Here鈥檚 how the prevention principle might come into play
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CommentWhat's a clause intended to do? It may take precedence over its wording
Don鈥檛 rely on legal wording without considering the context of a clause, as a judge may look at its purpose instead
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CommentOral agreements: All mouth no trousers
It鈥檚 easy for two parties to get dug in over quite trifling sums. Here鈥檚 a case in point that revolved around the question of oral agreements - only the lawyers enjoyed it
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CommentA quick guide to claims arising under a construction contract
A quick guide to the typical claims that may arise on a construction and engineering project
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CommentThe Construction Act: Changes to RIBA, PPC200, IChemE and ICC contracts
As well as the NEC and ICC changes, other bodies have updated their contracts in light of the new Construction Act. Here are the main points to look out for
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NewsOFT to pay 拢1.2m of contractors' appeal costs
Kier and Sisk among the winners as tribunal orders regulator to reimburse nine builders
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CommentU is for unliquidated, V is for variation
In the latest of our jargon-busting series, Michael Conroy Harris explains unliquidated damages and variations, for when a project doesn鈥檛 go to plan (or contract)
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CommentThe trouble with letters of intent and the law
Here鈥檚 a case where a 鈥榮ide letter鈥� was relied upon to clarify the key terms under negotiation. The problem is that such documents may not be deemed legally enforceable
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CommentImpartial arbitration: Tapping into the unconscious
Arbitrators and adjudicators promise to be impartial, but can they be unknowingly biased towards one side?
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NewsTroubled Mouchel must sell off more assets to appease banks
Consultant has debt mountain of 拢87m
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NewsAlan Ritchie suspended amid Ucatt expenses probe
Former Ucatt leader is suspended on full pay as union turmoil deepens
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CommentAussie rules: The Construction Act in Australia and New Zealand
There has been lots of coverage of the new Construction Act for England and Wales but what about similar legislation in other jurisdictions? Here鈥檚 a guide to the antipodes
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NewsUcatt plans 500 public sector strike ballots
Action follows Unite鈥檚 move to ballot 6,000 electrical workers
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CommentBreach of public procurement rules: Henry Brothers (Magherafelt) Ltd & Ors vs Department of Education for Northern Ireland
This case shows that framework agreements can be set aside as a remedy for breach of procurement rules
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NewsCemex fined 拢200,000 over explosion death
Firm pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act
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CommentThe TCC's new home: Roll with the times
The Technology and Construction Court is an increasingly valuable resource and area of expertise. Its new home reflects this and helps it perform on the world stage
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CommentBIM: Too many cooks
How do you keep track of what everyone鈥檚 up to on a design and build contract? You could use BIM, but it鈥檚 a rather complex and costly solution to the problem