Opinion – Page 146
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An attractive offer
In a tough recruitment market, how do consultants attract, choose and retain the best people?
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Settlement agreement by email: Raymond Bieber & others vs Teathers Limited (in liquidation)
Did the exchange of emails between the parties’ solicitors amount to a binding settlement? If there was a binding agreement, was this agreement in substance still subject to contract?
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Hear our voice
The sector’s thoughts on political developments count for little if they’re not being heard by Westminster
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Banging the drum
It can be hard for lobby groups to make their priorities heard over the clamour of mainstream national politics. But the unusual dynamics of May’s general election could give construction its chance
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Hansom: Grey matter
Those whose sexual preferences lean towards concrete will be excited by this week’s offerings - the rest of us will have to make do with more cerebral ruminations on the intersection between life, art and fog
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Inside Westminster: Filling in the gaps
What will the Labour Party’s approach to construction be in the run up to the election?
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Political drama
We can’t predict the future, but we can detect certain trends. Here are four that will fundamentally change the way we live
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All eyes on May
January was freezing cold but a good month for construction orders, pointing towards a good year ahead for the industry
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Online poll: The Garden Bridge
Should London’s controversial Garden Bridge be allowed to go ahead? Vote here
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Pickles' DECs consultation beggars belief
Rather than giving up on Display Energy Certificates in the public sector, the government should be extending this success to private buildings
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What makes an effective framework?
Second of a three part series on frameworks: What criteria does a framework need to satisfy in order to be successful
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The privileged few
It’s imperative that architecture doesn’t become an occupation only available to the wealthy elite
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Online poll: The cost of an architecture career
Do you have to come from a wealthy background to choose a career in architecture? Vote here
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Hansom: Going underground
Good news for fans of transport infrastructure - this week’s tattle has plenty to get your motor running, including tube line cycleways, haunted rail stations, and a bid to bring beauty to Britain’s roads. Yes, roads
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The quiet revolution
It may not be grabbing headlines, but technological developments in asset management have the potential to transform construction and the country
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Construction industry must step up on sustainability
Does your business know enough about efforts to reduce the impacts of climate change?
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Final certificate: The Trustees of the Marc Gilbard 2009 Settlement Trust vs OD Developments and Projects Ltd
Key issues are raised regarding final certificates and adjudication in this case
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It's crunch time in social housing
In just over a month we’ll know if the government and GLA have hit their targets - and housing associations will know who their friends are
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You can't do BIM without buy-in
Both the project team and management need to be fully sold if the benefits of BIM are to be realised