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NewsHurley Palmer Flatt and Barclays in row over data centre
Engineer has fended off a possible adjudication with Barclays over alleged problems on a data centre project
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CommentScotland: Another country
Scotland may still be part of the United Kingdom, but the extra devolution promised by all three main parties will have consequences for those contracting north of the border
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NewsLegal 500 2014: 黑洞社区 columnists in this year鈥檚 top lawyer list
See which of our regular columnists featured in this year鈥檚 list of the great and the good in the UK legal trade
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CommentWhen setting-off isn鈥檛 letting off
There are circumstances where the paying party may avoid settling an amount awarded by an adjudicator using set-off
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CommentLiquidated damages: The unlikely LADs
A court struck down a liquidated damages clause because when the value of the contract was reduced, it became disproportionate and 鈥榰nconscionable鈥�
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NewsLaing O鈥橰ourke boss wades into prompt payment debate
Exclusive: Anna Stewart intervenes in ongoing debate over mandating prompt payment to suppliers
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CommentConstruction Act: Pay back time
Moves to speed up payment for the supply chain may have tipped the balance too far the other way and some subcontractors are cashing in
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NewsPedestrians injured by falling site hoarding
Two pedestrians taken to hospital with injuries after being hit by a site hoarding at Bellway Homes鈥� Pembury Circus site in east London
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NewsCampaigners challenge 拢1bn M4 extension
Friends of the Earth lodges legal challenge to the decision to build a road through the Gwent Levels
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CommentCollaborative working: Age of the team players
The industry has a number of tools to help focus collaborative working. So, is partnering still the future of construction?
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NewsLabour pledges crackdown on 'umbrella' employment schemes
NHS boost to be part-funded by stamping out schemes designed to sidestep bogus self-employment crackdown
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CommentChain of indemnity
A look at a case where an indemnity clause was found to be applicable despite the beneficiary being at fault
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NewsLondon's housing space standards to be rolled out across UK
The government has agreed every local authority should have the chance to adopt the capital鈥檚 space standards
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NewsSubcontractors seek to expose late payment
National subcontractor organisations are surveying firms to benchmark the state of payment practices the industry
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CommentFor all practical purposes
A case on the familiar topic of a professional鈥檚 duties in certifying practical completion
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CommentLearning to get ahead of the game
Stereotypical substandard student accommodation is changing
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CommentRisky business
More than 80% of the industry complain that contract obligations are becoming too complex. But guarding against risk early on could save money
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NewsInsulation sector braces itself for more job losses
Mark Group announces plans to cut up to 670 jobs and manufacturer Superglass puts business up for sale
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CommentPayment abuse: Won鈥檛 pay, must pay
Don鈥檛 underestimate the challenge. It鈥檚 time to beef up the Payment Charter
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NewsThousands of new homes approved despite local opposition
New planning rules see 27,000 homes approved against local authority wishes