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When in Rome …
Will there ever be a European standard form? Maybe, says Henry Sherman, but don't hold your breath
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As you were
Judges would be advised to tread carefully when asked to scrutinise adjudicators' decisions
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You'll pay for this
If an adjudicator decides against you, you'll feel a little sore. You may even refuse to give them their fees. But, sadly, you'll find it difficult to get a court to back you
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Renewing partnerships
Regeneration English Partnerships is undergoing review. Surely, says Chris Brown, this is the perfect opportunity to create a much-needed body for urban neighbourhood renewal?
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Latham's legacy
The CIB was set up to implement the Latham report, but how successful was it?
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Courting opinion
The Technology and Construction Court plays a vital role in our industry – now, a consultation paper on its modernisation is seeking your views
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Victorian values
Something must be done to prevent closed listed buildings, such as Manchester's once-proud Victoria Baths, from falling into rack and ruin
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The impossible job
Planning supervisors were supposed to ensure that safety was designed into the construction process. But the regulations that created the role simply don't work
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Consider the client
Why is it that the industry continues to erect buildings that aren't fit for their purpose? Perhaps it's time to start trying to get a handle on what your client needs
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Getting burned
If you are going to rely on the design expertise of a specialist subcontractor, it's up to you to check it has what it takes to do the job – or run the risk of …
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Nipping trouble in the bud
A form of dispute resolution that starts before there's a dispute? Welcome to the wonderful world of contracted mediation
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Roger that
The perfectly natural reflex of rubbishing everything Roger Humber says is complicated by the fact that he was, on one occasion at least, right
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Expert witless
The very strange case of three architects, two designs, a substandard expert witness and a judge who was left fuming
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Who needs contracts?
Even without an agreed deal, employers and contractors might find the courts forcing them to accept their "contractual obligations"
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What lies beneath
The notoriously difficult subject of contaminated land just got even trickier. New legislation has come into force, and you may find its effect rather surprising
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Synchronise watches
If you are going to accuse someone of failing to progress work diligently, then you'd better make damn sure you have given them the correct extension of time
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Sticking to it
Making unrealistic promises leads to a domino effect of missed deadlines, bitter wrangles and wrecked projects. Keeping to agreed delivery dates engenders trust
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Root clauses
Beautiful trees are an asset to urban environments. But a recent House of Lords decision implies that tree owners may have wider responsibility than previously thought
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Dual action
An architect dealing with a dual employer/contractor client is not unusual, but the courts might draw unexpected conclusions when conflicts of interest arise