All Comment articles – Page 634

  • Comment

    Style, not substance

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    The most recent changes to the ǿմý Regulations are being made in direct responses to the government’s commitment to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, as set out in the Kyoto agreements, which most of the construction industry readily accepts as “the right thing to do”.

  • Comment

    A shared vision

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Over the past 12 months, ǿմý has consistently reported the views of anonymous sources in connection with the relationship between CSCS and CITB-ConstructionSkills.

  • Comment

    A question of trusts

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Following the release of the education white paper, it appears that the government is indeed serious about education.

  • Comment

    Wouldn’t it be nice …

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Wouldn’t it be nice if the proposal for the Euston site (14 October) included the rebuilding of the Euston Arch, demolished 40 years ago for no good reason whatsoever.

  • Melinda Parisotti
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    Rush to judgment

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    A groundbreaking case has cut the two years for bringing contribution proceedings to recover damages. Not even Aer Lingus can move that fast …

  • Comment

    High hopes

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    The Royal Exchange is a Grade 1 listed building. The claimants (the Corporation of London and the Mercers Company) are the trustees of the Gresham Trust and the registered proprietors of the Royal Exchange. Opposite the Royal Exchange was the head office of Lloyds Bank. On 24 October 1928 the ...

  • Comment

    Heavy-handed sanctions

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Two EU directives are about to come into force that penalise firms that have been involved in criminal activity. Before you applaud, read on …

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    Hansom

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Ghostly engineers, altruistic architects, NHS party animals and mysterious rugby fans help our phantom diarist enjoy another week on the tiles

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    Gathering the windfall

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    The public sector’s attempts to get access to development gains have a long and tortuous history. But why is it so hard to find a mechanism that works?

  • Workman on roof with no safety harness
    Comment

    One false move …

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Don't worry! He'll be fine. He's wearing ear defenders …

  • Denise Chevin
    Comment

    A peach of a deal

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Another week, another round of corporate activity. But the one that stands out is Persimmon’s £640m offer for Westbury Homes.

  • Comment

    … but not in China

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    I am writing in response to your Reform the Regs campaign.

  • Comment

    Say cheese

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    What a good idea – your “Projects reunited” feature (21 October).

  • Comment

    Change is on its way …

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    The UK building industry should not be surprised by the introduction of the 2006 Part L. The European Union’s Energy Performance of ǿմýs Directive was published as far back as 2002, and over the past three years a series of consultations and draft regulations have been published.The revised Part L ...

  • Ian Yule
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    Events, dear boy

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    New rules on compensation events in the third edition of the New Engineering Contract mean it is fraught with difficulties for the unwary employer

  • Alan Titchmarsh
    Comment

    Wonders & blunders

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Gardener Alan Titchmarsh finds more than a well-kept lawn to admire on Richmond Green – but would like to dig up the concrete jungle

  • Tony Bingham
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    I’m feeling a bit fuzzy

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Fuzzy-edge disease’ strikes when a contract does not clearly allocate design responsibilities. Emcor Drake & Scull tried to inoculate itself, but it got caught out

  • Comment

    Ahem …

    2005-11-18T00:00:00Z

    In a recent issue (4 November), you refer to a product named Thermalite as being a new product from Kingspan Insulated Panels.

  • Gillian Birkby
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    Wired up

    2005-11-11T00:00:00Z

    E-tendering can boost your efficiency but it can also land you in legal and security trouble. An RICS guide published last month tells you how to avoid the pitfalls

  • Comment

    On the record

    2005-11-11T00:00:00Z

    A High Court decision to allow the media access to pleadings in Multiplex vs Cleveland Bridge before the case went to trial has implications for all court users