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Under warranty
This was an appeal from a decision of judge Coulson. The Judge held that Decoma UK Ltd could claim damages, subject to a cap, but could not claim under the contract.Decoma was an operator of paint-spraying facilities and Haden Drysys International Ltd specialised in the design and construction of processed ...
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CommentPigs and cream
The construction industry is split into the firms that do the actual work and those that skim off their profit under the guise of supervision and regulation
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CommentPost-match analysis
Now that the teams have left the pitch, let's look at what really happened at Wembley. And as we so often see, it all came down to the management of design risks
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CommentVolunteers? You and you
The English court system has got into the habit of frogmarching would-be litigants to mediation, and this is damaging the reputation of the judges and mediators
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CommentGoliath won
The judge said neither Multiplex nor Cleveland Bridge could claim outright victory over Wembley, but on all the big money questions, the Aussies came out on top
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The truth about Birmingham
Having read your article on Birmingham (26 May, page 44), it seems appropriate to ask whether your reporter actually visited the city when researching her piece? If she did, it is strange that she fails to mention many of the "high-profile" projects that, far from being stalled, are progressing and ...
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Let's stick together
How refreshing to read David Mosey's article on the use of peer pressure rather than big sticks to manage a project schedule (2 June, page 49). My experience of partnering and collaborative ventures in the industry over the years is that peer pressure is a powerful tool for one simple ...
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CommentAn accident waiting impatiently to happen
The shots were taken on a housing development site in Camberley, Surrey. There's nobody around 鈥� so that'll be alright then!
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CommentWonders & blunders
Two exemplary buildings are chosen by Ray Phillips, one an elegant Weimar beauty, the other a confused Catalan concoction
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CommentNot bad for government work
We've become so drenched by the shower of initiatives and targets emitted by New Labour that when a truly significant idea comes along, it doesn't always register.
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Threat of insolvency
Makers were carrying out refurbishment work to flats in Northampton. They engaged All In One under a subcontract dated 22 November 2004. In July 2005 Makers issued a notice of determination on the basis of lack of supervision or insufficient labour on site. All In One claimed that the contract ...
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The contamination trail
This case concerned contamination of land that had been the site of a gas works operated by National Grid. National Grid was known previously under many guises. In particular: Transco plc; British Gas plc: British Gas Corporation; and East Midlands Gas Board. The land had been sold and developed for ...
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CommentAn abominable attitude
If you think saving the planet is not the responsibility of either the construction industry or UK plc, think again. Everybody has a part to play - including you and me
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星空传媒 unfair to Birmingham
Your recent features on Birmingham (26 May, page 44) and Manchester (27 January) do seem to demonstrate considerable editorial bias. While your article on Birmingham's "broken dreams" spells out many a truth that I myself have written letters on to the local press, it is plainly incorrect to say that ...
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Sumitra's history lesson
I quite agree with Graham Watts' comments about Ray O'Rourke and the right to free speech in this country (19 May, page 14). At least we know where Mr O'Rourke is coming from and I am sure there are others like him who keep silent.
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O'Rourke's worst fears?
I know a lot will be written about Ray O'Rourke's comments on women and rightly so.
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Head for the golf course, Ray
I have worked in the construction industry for 19 years. I am currently a bid manager and consider my time on site as a QS and design co-ordinator to have provided essential experience to enable me to lead and manage bids. The experience has ensured that I have a comprehensive ...