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CommentConstruction Playbook: A transformed future is within our reach
The publication of the construction聽playbook聽marks a defining moment for our sector, writes Keith Waller
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CommentNEC4 revisions on liquidated damages and payment provisions
NEC4 contract terms have been altered in the light of two recent court judgments
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CommentQuality of life and climate action will define 2021
Despite everything, there have been successes and positive shifts of focus in 2020. We must build on this to create a better environment
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CommentHalliburton vs Chubb: disclose, disclose, disclose
A new Supreme Court ruling clarifies the test for apparent arbitrator bias
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CommentInternational arbitration 鈥� which system of law applies?
A recent Supreme Court ruling clarifies how to determine which country鈥檚 legal system should apply to an arbitration under an international construction contract
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CommentLimitations of the transferred loss principle
Third parties need to carefully consider the precise wording of contractual protections to avoid losses disappearing into contractual black holes
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CommentSpending review: Few surprises but some useful indicators
Government made few new capital spending pledges, but it did publish documents that show a better approach to procuring projects, says Mark Farmer
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CommentSocial value is the key to covid recovery
Creating opportunities for people facing barriers in life has never been more important, says Wates鈥� Su Pickerill
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CommentThe turning point of 2020
By opening our eyes to the vulnerability of humanity covid has also forced us to confront the challenge of climate change, says KPMG鈥檚 Richard Threlfall
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CommentEssential law: Liquidated damages, part one
Our series on the basics of construction law moves on to liquidated damages. In the first of four articles, James Worthington and Carolyn Davies look at ways to challenge such clauses
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CommentThe Grenfell Inquiry reveals the urgent need for a culture change in construction
Cutting corners is never in anybody鈥檚 best interest, says James Wates
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Comment5 minutes with 鈥� Matt Hall at Perfect Circle
Perfect Circle鈥檚 regional lead for the central Midlands has worked around the globe as both a contractor and a consultant. He聽plays touch rugby for England and explains why better never stops
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CommentA green industrial revolution implies radical change that we haven鈥檛 seen yet
Boris Johnson has admirable aspirations but we all need to up our game to make net zero a reality, says Cundall鈥檚 Alan Fogarty
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CommentAdjudication in insolvency: any further questions?
The latest instalment in the saga of adjudications involving insolvent companies brings more questions than answers
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CommentA green homes revolution or total mayhem?
In theory the government is about to start retrofitting 2,700 homes every day. Really, asks Julia Park
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Porches and pooches
An unexpected consequences of Zoom, plus a celebrity dog makes an appears on screens
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CommentCovid risks are being shunted down the supply chain
Subcontractors should beware of sneaky contractual clauses that force them to carry the bulk of all covid risk
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Comment5 minutes with 鈥� Natasha Manzaroli at John McAslan and Partners
Reducing inequality and discrimination, inspiring potential students and apprentices and blowing brilliant bubbles are all in a day鈥檚 work
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Comment拢100m for leisure centres is a start, but much more is needed
星空传媒 more and better council-run leisure centres is a no brainer when public health and social value are top priorities, argues Morgan Sindall鈥檚 Richard Fielding