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CommentIn the detail
Can you identify this building to win a 拢25 drinks voucher, courtesy of door manufacturer Vicaima?
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Model dads
This week, readers reveal their pride in dads, industry leaders and our great British nation, plus two more scary examples of workers cheating death 鈥�
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How to turn a crisis into a claim
For companies, the cost of dealing with a crisis can be hard to quantify, which has made it hard to make a claim against the party responsible. Until now 鈥�
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Following the car
UK buildings (specifically homes) in the 21st century are still mainly built using technology that is more than 100 years old.
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Comment鈥� Meanwhile, back on terra firma
And thanks to Alan Crich for sharing this novel approach to covering up a big hole in the ground.
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After the flood
The defendant water company, Thames Water admitted liability for loss and damage caused by water escaping from a burst water main. The water from the burst pipe damaged much of the valuable archives of Aerospace, a publishing company. Following the flood, Aerospace wished to restore the archives and asked ...
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Everyone's an administrator
The essence of Andrew Hemsley's article (31 March, page 61) is that architects no longer enjoy a monopoly as contract administrators - "many professions can bid for the job".
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CommentLondon 2013
The success of London's glossy Olympic bid presentation hinged on the city's ability to provide a legacy beyond 2012. So shouldn't we start doing something about it?
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CommentRethinking pensions
The present pensions system is wrecked beyond repair, but that doesn't mean that it can't be replaced with a system that is fair, equitable and workable
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What now for PFI?
The four defendant contractors worked together in a joint venture known as CAMBBA. The secretary of state granted a PFI concession agreement in February 1992 for Midland Expressway Ltd to design, construct and operate the Birmingham Northern Relief Road, known as the M6 Toll Road. Midland and CAMBBA entered into ...
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The wonder of MIPIM
I was amused to read Richard Steer's comment piece in the 17 March issue ("Time to Cannes MIPIM", page 38), as it showcased a wonderful "greatest hits" of the hoary old chestnuts that get wheeled out at this time of year about MIPIM.
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CommentThe transfer market
This week new rules governing the transfer of employees came into force. Here is a summary of the key changes and how they will affect your business
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CommentThe limits of trust
Me and my client, we're buddies, alright? It's one terrific partnership. Of course we trust each other, adore each other 鈥� contract? Pah! Hang on, I'm liable for what鈥�?
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Now it's personal
Court rules on debt recovery have been tightened up this month. If you haven't got all the defendant's correct details, your claim could be thrown out
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CommentWhat have you got?
Whether it's litigation, arbitration or adjudication, it would all run much more smoothly if everyone showed their hand right from the start
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CommentGame, set-off, match
Collateral warranties don't often lead to litigation but, when they do, clients must beware of clauses that introduce set-off rights - as these parties discovered
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CommentThe crowds are on the pitch 鈥�
In this the 12th year of the 星空传媒 Awards, we are using the occasion to mark two very special 40-year anniversaries.
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Brum's rush
Can I set the record straight following your article about Lord Rogers and Birmingham (24 March)?