All Construction Business: Strategy, Risk and Regulations articles – Page 8
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The right to request predictable work
Employers need to prepare for new workers’ rights legislation that comes into force this year
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Housing association slams ISG claims of £7.7m unpaid bill as ‘spurious’
Home Group says it has acted “in accordance with contract terms” and is confident of winning case in High Court
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There’s a lot to learn: construction law resources on and offline
Tony Bingham highlights a newly published construction law compendium and sets out a range of online resources – many free
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ISG takes housing association to High Court over claimed £7.7m unpaid bill
Troubled contractor launched proceedings against Home Group in March
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Output grows at fastest rate in two years to stay in black for fifth successive month, PMI report says
Boom in civils work keeps index firmly in positive territory
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What the principal designer role means for clients and the industry
Almost every project now requires a BRPD and architects must not start design work until they are satisfied the client is aware of their duties under the Ӱ Safety Act, says Tom Jordan, technical director at Bar Gazetas
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Will Labour’s proposed planning changes help to deliver more homes?
This week has been dominated by housing policy including a new towns task force and proposals to build more homes in more places including the green belt. Thomas Lane assesses what implications the proposals may have for new housing supply
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Oxbridge tech and life sciences markets hit historic high
Developers pressing ahead with schemes as take-up in Oxford and Cambridge jumps 17% in a year
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Labour’s housebuilding dream could be a nightmare to realise
It seems shrewd of the new government to have got housebuilders onside at an early stage, bt is all the talk of large-scale social, affordable and accessible housing provision realistic, asks Richard Steer
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A tribute to Howard Bernstein, the visionary who saved Manchester
David Rudlin celebrates Howard Bernstein’s strategic foresight and the transformative projects that underscore the enduring impact of his civic leadership
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Hackitt’s golden thread guidance on digitalisation being ignored by most product manufacturers, CLC report finds
More than 90% of product manufacturers do not see digitalisation as a ‘major concern’
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McAlpine coup as firm wins first phase of work at giant car battery plant in Somerset
Plant will be built at site close to M5 motorway
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Government launches Skills England initiative and brings in former Co-op boss to head it
Government says initiative introduced to reduce reliance on overseas workers amid industry concern about skills capacity
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Labour ‘off to good start’ on net zero but faces uphill battle to meet 2030 goals, says climate committee
Previous government ‘damaged’ UK’s reputation progress towards climate goals
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Ramboll names new interim UK and Ireland boss as Philippa Spence moves into global role
Finance director Neil Sansbury to lead 1,400-strong firm from next month during search for permanent regional chief
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‘Step in the right direction’: Construction reacts to the King’s Speech
Built environment leaders welcome focus on housing and infrastructure but warn of risk of skills shortages
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New government sets out plans for housing and infrastructure in first King’s Speech
Legislation aiming to speed up approvals among 35 new draft bills
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The Latham report, 30 years on
Constructing the Team called for a more collaborative industry approach and directly led to the introduction of statutory adjudication. But how well is adjudication working today?