All Comment articles – Page 97
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Shining a light on quality: RIBA, RICS and CIOB launch Quality Tracker tool
Formulated by a cross-disciplinary working group and feeding off pan-industry consultation responses earlier this year, the Quality Tracker addresses many long-acknowledged problems in the construction industry, writes Nigel Ostime
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We're experiencing a construction waste problem - let's make it easier to reuse materials
By challenging the traditional routes of waste disposal, companies can not only meet their waste objectives, but also improve their social and economic targets for reuse in the community
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The Tories put housing in the spotlight
The PM surprised conference with a welcome boost to council house building, but elsewhere private housebuilders got a bit of a kicking
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Hansom: What money can’t buy
The Tate’s wealthy neighbours find they’ve bought into being part of the view, while youngsters’ financial aspirations are less than realistic – and the Bloomberg building smells of more than money …Â
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NEC – stick to the plan
The NEC demands a devoted approach in its parties – but follow the contract closely, and everything should go smoothly
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British builders need restrictions on EU workers like they need a hole in the head
Contingency plans will be essential if the rules trigger a Brexodus of European workers – and key to this will be a campaign to tempt more young Britons into pursuing a career in construction
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Legal: Professional experts beware
Expert witnesses can be sued for negligence or parties hit with adverse costs if they fail to fulfil their duties correctly
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Legal: Back of the net
Net contribution clauses apply to all a consultant’s obligations under that appointmentÂ
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Brexit across the regions: View from Northern Ireland
Read viewpoints from four different corners of the UK as the nation braces itself for Brexit
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Brexit across the regions: View from Scotland
Read viewpoints from four different corners of the UK as the nation braces itself for Brexit
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Brexit across the regions: View from the north-east
Read viewpoints from four different corners of the UK as the nation braces itself for Brexit
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Brexit across the regions: View from Wales
Read viewpoints from four different corners of the UK as the nation braces itself for Brexit
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Communication made simple
Architects need to learn to express their role and the value of good design more clearly if the public and politicians are to be won over, writes Sadie Morgan
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Hansom: In the rough
How time can be best spent on the golf course, Fosters keeps score with its award tally, and industry leaders fail to see the joke at the launch of Clyde Co’s report about offsite manufacturing …
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Survival of the fittest: consultants in rude health - for now
Our Top 150 league shows consultants have enjoyed a strong year – but how long will the good times last?
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Can public sector land disposal really provide the answer to the UK’s housing crisis?
Public land sell-offs are often delayed because they are also frequently controversial - but might this be a desperately sought-after solution?
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Yes, Prime Minister – solving the UK's housing crisis
The commitment of new funding over the long-term will help larger housing associations develop the high volume of affordable well managed units the UK desperately needs
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It’s time to amend the public contracts regulations on payment terms
Softly, softly approaches to changing bad practice do not work in the construction industry, says Rudi Klein
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Bulwarks against Brexit: assessing its impact on existing construction contracts
David Hansom advises on how to make your construction contracts Brexit-proof
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Asbestos: a duty to manage
To mark Mesothelioma Awareness Day, Mark Price of Daniel Connal Partnership examines the dangers of asbestos and offers advice to employers