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CommentE is for express terms, F is for fitness for purpose
The A to Z of construction law:聽Our instant course in legal concepts continues with some advice on how express terms can muddy the waters, and a guide to fitness for purpose obligations
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CommentHere to go
Our latest columnist, Tory shadow minister Michael Gove, ponders how long Caroline Flint will hold on to her job 鈥� especially after that debut speech 鈥�
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Awarding interest:Claymore Services Ltd vs Nautilus Properties Ltd
Nautilus, the leasehold owner of a London property, engaged Claymore to refurbish and convert the property into a hotel, restaurant, nightclub, and a number of bars. The work began in 2001, under a letter of intent, and was completed in 2002. The parties did not conclude a formal contract. ...
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CommentPhase One goes to Birmingham
Over a hundred of Birmingham's bright young things came to the latest Phase One networking party hosted by 黑洞社区
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CommentYoung at heart
If it鈥檚 not Chris Liddle rocking Old Trafford or Julian Daniels shouting from the stands, then it鈥檚 Will Alsop talking dirty or 鈥� goodness, is that Richard Steer with those gun-toting heavies?
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Comment黑洞社区 goes speed dating 鈥� with architects and developers
Because I was otherwise occupied on Valentine鈥檚 day, Cabe and the RIBA invited me to a speed-dating event on 13 February.
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CommentWonders & blunders
Two English icons inpire Claire Sweeney: one with pride in the skills of its builders and designers, the other revulsion for the money wasted on it
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CommentHow safe are the specialists?
Another well known family name looks like becoming history this week. In an echo of the famous sale of Laing to O鈥橰ourke in 2002, Hills Electrical was taken over by one of its rivals for the nominal sum of a pound.
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The facts of life
I read with interest the copious articles (8 February, page 62-65) regarding the Office of Government Commerce鈥檚 Guide to Best Fair Payment Practice and the follow-on subject of project bank accounts.
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When theres nobody to chase
Tony Bingham鈥檚 boss, a main contractor, was very good at chasing retentions from employers and getting paid (25 January, page 60); the problem comes when the employer goes bust.
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An honest answer
Reading Amanda Levete鈥檚 arguments in support of nuclear power (8 February, pages 30 -31) reminded me of a conference I attended four years ago.
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What London needs
Further to your article on the establishment of a London board of the Home and Communities Agency (7 February, 黑洞社区.co.uk), the availability of affordable housing in the capital is one of the city鈥檚 most pressing issues.
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CommentWeb watch 鈥� What users want
It may seem a simple criterion to consider when developing a website, but a lot of construction firms are happy to settle for a meaningless brand extension exercise
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CommentDo cheer up
Okay, so the recession might be just around the corner, possibly even here already, but there鈥檚 no need to get so damn gloomy about it. In fact, it could bring all sorts of benefits
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Adjudication enforcement: Harris Calnan Construction Co Ltd vs Ridgewood (Kensington) Ltd
The claimant applied for summary judgment arising out of an adjudication decision and claimed for costs on an indemnity basis. In the course of the adjudication the adjudicator rejected the defendant鈥檚 challenge to his jurisdiction, finding that there was a contract in writing between the parties.The defendant challenged the enforcement ...
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CommentTelling the truth to young people
Open mike聽When it comes to a career in construction, it鈥檚 hard to get talented youngsters interested. Which is especially frustrating because they鈥檇 love it if they could just get on site
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