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CommentDamage limitation
When the Court of Appeal ruled that workers with 鈥榩leural plaques' linked to asbestos use had no right to be compensated, it overturned 20 years of legal precedent
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The cost of not doing PFI
The cost of not doing PFISkanska has been waiting for the go-ahead for the Barts scheme for two years and it deserves to get going.
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A curious choice
Thank you for sending us a copy of your Wonders & Blunders calendar 2006, but I am concerned about the obvious printing error for November.
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CommentBye-bye, buyer beware
Next year we are going to witness a revolution in the way we buy houses - so how come the people who stand to benefit don't know anything about it?
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CommentAuld Reekie fables
Gavin Clarke explains why Royal Bank of Scotland projects are the world鈥檚 best places to work - and what QSs working on other jobs can learn from them
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CommentWhere angels fear to tread
Thanks to building control officer Dominic O'Rourke for this shot of everyday site life in east London 鈥�
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Following an American lead
I am sure your readers know that the USA's International 星空传媒 Code is drafted by coal-face officials and the industry, and then adopted by municipalities (occasionally with a few changes to suit local conditions).
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Get it all down
The road to sustainability is paved with good intentions. Clients must set written targets to achieve energy-cutting goals
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A 拢1m payout
McLean brought a summary judgment application in respect of an adjudicator's decision for 拢1,333,214.18 plus interest and costs. The decision was on the basis that the non-completion certificates in relation to clause 24.1 of the building contract were invalid. As a result liquidated damages could not be deducted by Albany.
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CommentHow to survive鈥� being the new kid on the block
Keen to make the right impression in your new job? Our indispensable guide will ensure you survive any first week wobbles.
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CommentOn slippery slopes
Most of us have a gut feeling that economies are too important to be left to politicians. Here our new star columnist-cum-Castleford skiing correspondent explains why
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CommentPermanent revolution
Over the past 10 years the value of partnering has become obvious. But there's still a long way to go, and firms that aren't part of the solution are part of the problem
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New year, same old story
Like Richard Steer, I have been mulling over the past year and wondering what will be repeated in 2006.
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Mapping uncharted territories
I have followed the spat between Colin Harding and Rab Bennetts about architects and integrated teams (Letters, 20 January) with interest.
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In the name of the law
Your article on the opportunities created by the Olympics (27 January) was welcome, particularly Matt Nichols' view that "what was needed was a co-ordinated approach and a commitment from the industry at the outset to adhere to, and practise, integrated working".
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CommentNow we know
After months of screaming headlines, legal grandstanding and bar-room speculation we finally found out for sure on Monday what many had assumed for some time: Wembley stadium may not be ready in time for its showcase FA Cup Final game in May.
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CommentState your intentions
A letter of intent is a valuable interim measure before agreeing a contract. Unfortunately there has never been a standard form to use - until now
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On less than solid ground
This was an appeal against a Technology and Construction Court decision that Ove Arup was in breach of a design agreement by failing to design certain foundations with due care and skill and by failing to verify certain design assumption upon which the design was based.
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CommentGrab a graduate
If companies want to attract the best undergraduates, they're going to have to do more than send a few employees on the milk round. Here are a few ideas 鈥�