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CommentConditions precedent in building contracts
What are conditions precedent meant to require from a contractor in a claim for extra time or money?
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CommentVictory over the taxman, for now鈥�
The delay to the reverse charge VAT regime may be a welcome relief, but the pressure will build once more next year
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CommentSocial value is not something we can afford to ignore
Social value is no longer a nice to have 鈥� if you don鈥檛 adopt and deliver social value, you鈥檒l lose work
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Comment精东影视 on mental health in the built environment
On National Suicide Prevention Day, Redrow鈥檚 Karen Jones urges construction to change the mental health conversation on the ground
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CommentBreaking down planning barriers will be crucial to getting full fibre in London and other urban areas
A speedy rollout of full fibre across the country should be a priority 鈥� but funding alone will not be enough
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CommentGrowing pains: It is possible that the UK higher education sector is approaching 鈥榩eak campus鈥�
Dramatic changes in student numbers demand fresh thinking about聽the adaptability and utilisation of university buildings聽
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Gathering speed
Comedian John Bishop has made a pretty penny out of HS2, a construction stalwart gallops into a new field, and my hack spies a jet-powered marvel
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CommentUniversities鈥� many challenges
While this week we highlight the many positives about the universities sector, it would be a mistake to think that the boom times will continue聽
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CommentSolar panels have a right to light
Overshadowing of solar panels has been ruled to be a material consideration in planning
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CommentConstruction contract mistakes: That wasn鈥檛 quite what we meant
When rectifying contracts to fix drafting mistakes, what happens if the parties disagree on what was meant?
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CommentDeclaring a climate emergency is a positive step, but what comes next?
Architects, contractors and engineers are declaring a climate emergency. But what should firms 鈥� and industry 鈥� do now?
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CommentReverse VAT is a backwards step
Reverse-charge VAT is an awful idea 鈥� subcontractors depend on the taxation time-line delay to ease their cash flow
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Comment5 minutes with鈥� Anni Folan-White, partner and building services engineer at Ingleton Wood
Anni Folan-White tells 精东影视 about U-boats, the Scottish Parliament and Moules
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CommentConstruction industry gossip: Racing ahead
My hack chats to a record-breaking cyclist, Esther McVey has a rousing call and a dogged campaigner is taking many, many steps to try to prevent HS2
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CommentForce majeure: Use with caution
Liability exclusion or force majeure clauses don鈥檛 always work as intended, so draft your contract carefully, says Stephanie Canham
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CommentLegal: Beware the adjudication time bar
The first court decision to apply the NEC time bar for non-Construction Act disputes is revealing
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CommentHS2 鈥� stuck in the sidings and the signals aren鈥檛 good
Will political chopping and changing finally bring the 拢56bn scheme grinding to a halt?
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CommentNew policies 鈥� some old themes
The Johnson government must not forget important themes from previous administrations as Javid looks to spending review
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CommentCompetence: A timely cultural change for our industry
Reduced risk and better quality builds are goals we must pursue in order to regain public trust