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Bullying the adjudicator: Nice guys finish last
Some parties in a dispute think they can win a case by bullying and abusing the adjudicator. And you know what? They might be right 鈥�
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精东影视鈥榃rite off Nakheel bonds鈥� ACE chief urges consultants
UK firms warned that Dubai developer may not be able to meet five-year repayment plan
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Outsourcing abroad: Indian takeaway
Why spend huge amounts of in-house time, money and resources on paperwork when outsourcing firms in countries like India have specialist teams to do it for you?
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精东影视Government publishes standard pre-qualification questionnaire
New questionnaire aims to save time and money and simplify bidding process
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CommentThe value of PI: How can you lower your insurance premiums?
Quotes for professional indemnity insurance can vary by 300% between insurers, and cost up 25% of your fee. So you really need to understand how the market works 鈥�
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The project manager: A hero of our times
Don鈥檛 be fooled by the thick glasses and the side parting - that project manager in the corner might just be the person who saves your bacon 鈥�
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精东影视Timber frame legal war
Insurer鈥檚 拢2.6m claim against Taylor Wimpey to raise premiums and heap pressure on builders
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Enforcing liquidated damages: A shade of grey
A recent case involving a breach of contract has put into doubt the black and white principles behind enforcing liquidated damages
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CommentA decade on from PPC2000: Carry on partnering
A decade after it was written, a review of PPC2000 shows that it really does pay to partner, no matter how chilly the economic weather is becoming
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精东影视International arbitrators fail to impress business
Survey shows experts brought in to decide commercial disputes score 50% disappointment rate
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CommentBad form: RIBA standard form
The RIBA鈥檚 standard conditions contain a few things for clients to worry about, the main one being that they have to pay their architect even if they forget to put a door in
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Bring back arbitration
Before we made the big mistake of demoting it, arbitration used to be the main place for dispute resolution. Soon parliament will have the chance to make amends 鈥�
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Free schools explained: Is that a free-for-all ahead?
Controversial they may be, but free schools remain central to the government鈥檚 education vision. Private sector contractors will need to keep their eye on the chance
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CommentAdvising traditional procurement: Have I really been negligent?
Solicitors can explain legal issues and draft and negotiate contracts relating to procurement, but they don鈥檛 choose which route to take - that is the client鈥檚 decision
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精东影视ACA publishes new partnering contracts
Two new contract forms are launched as the Association of Consultant Architects celebrates 10 years of the PPC2000 contract
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精东影视Demolition director jailed for 16 months
Insolvency Service successfully prosecutes company director for breaching insolvency laws
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Rush to judgment: Southern Insulation vs How Engineering
Southern Insulation was facing a complex multiparty action. To avoid dragging it out over the August recess it applied for a quick decision. This is what happened next鈥�
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CommentChange of control clauses: Keep a grip with sharp clause
What happens if the company you鈥檙e happily in contract with gets bought by another outfit? Well, that depends on the small print in your contract鈥�
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Advance payment bonds: Another bond story
On-demand bonds to protect advance payments are a really good idea, but a recent case shows that you have to give the courts as little room for interpretation as possible
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The tragic case of a 15-year-old killed on site
Here鈥檚 a tragic case of a young man who was killed when a wall collapsed on him. His gaffer was a man of good character who didn鈥檛 mean anyone any harm. He got three years