Opinion – Page 268
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Liability for CITB levy: CITB vs Beacon Roofing
In this case, the meaning of the contract and context were taken into account rather than the reasons for entering the contract
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Can George fill the funding gap for construction? The short answer is no and the long answer is no
Large sums will be promised in the autumn statement but it won’t be any where near enough
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How realistic are the chancellor's infrastructure plans?
What the National Infrastructure Plan will mean for construction
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The economy: Bleak midwinter
Christmas is approaching, and not in a good way. In fact, says Richard Steer, it just reminds us of the wretched state of Europe’s finances and how we need China to come to our rescue
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Finally, some action
It’s a big week for the Green Deal but don’t forget about the little guy
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Job applications speed dating style
Applying for a job online can be a complex and terrifying experience
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What to look for in the Autumn Statement
Expect downward forecasts, infrastructure plans and a grand rehash of existing policy
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My digital life: Jack Pringle
This partner likes the classics: Nina Simone, Jags and the telephone
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Hansom: Poor show
Nul points all round this week as contractors fail to integrate as instructed, a government minister offends his audience and the McLaren racing team boss takes a pop at the Olympic venues
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Inbox: Eco living
This week, we hear from one firm about its green legacy, while other readers comment on the flawed planning process and the politics of sustainability
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The real problem raised by the Homes and Communities Agency affordable homes figures
Bad news or not, the HCA needs a greater level of transparency about its figures
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Looks like a good deal for housebuilders, but only time will tell
One the surface the return of 95% mortgages on new build homes is good for housebuilders
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Ðǿմ«Ã½ buys a pint … for Cyril Sweett’s technical and financial due diligence team
Just in time for Movember a fake moustache makes an appearance at Ðǿմ«Ã½ buys a pint
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RICS construction survey adds to grim news for the industry
A fifth of surveyors saw workloads fall in the third quarter
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The Housing Strategy: Was that it?
The government’s new strategy won’t deliver us from housing market purgatory and could serve to bump up house prices for new-build
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Government housing strategy: Falling short
This week’s government housing strategy offers some hope to first-time buyers but it is an inadequate response to the fact that we are not building enough homes
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Solar industry lobbies MPs overs FITs cuts
Campaigners prepare to lobby MPs over the 50% cut in solar feed-in tariffs. Read live coverage here
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We need to look beyond the government's quick-fix housing strategy
Careful implementation of the government’s housing initiatives is vital - otherwise, there could be real problems in the long term
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Life for BioRegional after Quintain
Co-founder of BioRegional disappointed by end of Quintain joint venture but says valuable lessons can be learnt
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Construction and the eurozone: It’s 2008 all over again
It’s already difficult enough securing finance for UK construction projects, but the eurozone crisis threatens to do away with long-term project lending altogether