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Play nicely – or else

2017-03-16T06:00:00Z

Collaboration is the watchword under new forms of professional services contract- in fact, it’s now obligatory

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Expert witnesses: An expert switch?

2016-10-27T07:00:00Z

Recent case law confirms the courts’ approach to parties changing from one expert witness to another and whether the first opinion sought should be disclosed to the court

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What’s the Brexit strategy?

2016-07-28T06:00:00Z

Leaving the European Union could have a huge effect on the regulatory environment in which the industry operates. Or it could not. It will all depend on the coming negotiations

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Testing trials

2016-02-09T10:41:00Z

Two new schemes being tested could offer cost savings on selected construction law cases

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Opening the floodgates

2016-01-15T07:00:00Z

The floods over the past weeks could lead to a wave of claims and other legal actions. Construction firms should make sure they can stay afloat in a world where flooding is the new normal

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A 10 year stretch

2015-09-29T10:58:00Z

Those working in the Middle East should be aware of ‘decennial liability’, which makes you liable for problems with a building for up to a decade after completion

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Consultants: Know your limits

2015-05-08T06:00:00Z

Consultants have a duty to exercise reasonable skill and care. But is there any clarity as to how far they need to go so as not to land up in deep water?

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Torch tower: Burning questions

2015-03-10T06:00:00Z

A blaze that ripped through the Torch tower in Dubai could have major legal and cost implications for skyscraper fire safety in the UAE

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CDM regulations: New rules to live by

2015-01-20T06:00:00Z

Major revisions to the CDM regulations are expected to come into force in April. So are you ready?

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Scotland: Another country

2014-10-03T06:00:00Z

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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Clearing the traffic

2014-07-04T06:00:00Z

The Highways Agency is being transformed from a quango to a go-co. But will it help projects to move faster – or just reduce its accountability?

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Public sector work for SMEs: Ajar but not open

2014-03-06T16:52:00Z

The government is taking steps to make public sector work more accessible to SMEs. But there’s a lot more to do - especially on procurement and ensuring prompt payment

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Soft Landings: Extra cushions

2013-12-20T06:00:00Z

The Government Soft Landings initiative is designed to keep the project team involved in the operation of public buildings post-completion. But what are the contractual implications?

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Collaboration: All for one and one for all

2013-10-25T06:00:00Z

Alliancing, a form of collaborative working, can make for a non-contentious relationship between parties, foster a no claim/no blame culture and keep costs down. What’s not to like?