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精东影视Contractors make admissions of guilt in blacklisting super case
Eight firms make a 鈥榝ull and unreserved鈥� apology in effort to shorten High Court case
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CommentProcurement: Prepare for the best
Successful procurement depends on whether the evaluation methodologies used are likely to produce the desired results. Here鈥檚 some advice
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CommentIn the right spirit
A High Court judge had to remind the parties in a recent case what adjudication was for - not a gladiatorial legal arena but a quick fix
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CommentA 10 year stretch
Those working in the Middle East should be aware of 鈥榙ecennial liability鈥�, which makes you liable for problems with a building for up to a decade after completion
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CommentStamp it out
The UK鈥檚 Modern Slavery Act can be a major supply chain issue for the construction sector
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CommentService with a smile
Disputes about PFI projects are likely to be about operational matters. A recent case centred around how service points were awarded
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精东影视John Sisk and Shangri-La settle 拢57m Shard hotel dispute
精东影视 believes no money to change hands on either side
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CommentA bit hit and MEES
The government may have done some serious pruning of legislation but not all energy-related legislation is up for change
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精东影视Costain lodges 拢10m-plus High Court claim against URS
Contractor alleges URS failed to alert it that steel structures had `inadequate resistance to fatigue鈥�
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CommentPayless notices: Is it crystal clear?
Are late interim applications, the status of payless notices and conditions precedent for levying LADs giving you sleepless nights? Fear not - a recent judgment has provided guidance
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CommentAn unfair burden
We rely on onerous contracts to ensure the supply chain meets the cost of a procurement process that isn鈥檛 fit for purpose. It鈥檚 about time things changed
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CommentGet ready for ESOS
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme obliges large businesses to carry out regular energy audits
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CommentIndemnity claims: Cutting your losses
Do you know what an indemnity is and how a claim under one differs from a claim for damages for breach of contract?
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精东影视Legal action threatened over plans to axe solar subsidy
Friends of the Earth to explore legal options after government consults on scrapping solar feed-in tariff
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CommentCost budget: Once were warriors
A judge recently cut in half a claimant鈥檚 cost budget which was in excess of the amount in dispute. But you can鈥檛 blame lawyers 鈥� that鈥檚 how they were trained for 鈥榗ombative litigation鈥�
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CommentMigrant salary rules: Your next headache
New migrant salary rules coming in next April will make life more difficult for construction companies already hit by skills shortages
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CommentInsurance: Blown out of the water
Do all-risks policies permit contractors to avoid liability for insured losses? A recent Court of Session case suggests not
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FeaturesCrossing the line
With the Calais crisis still a hot media topic, the government is on the warpath against construction companies employing illegal workers. But is the sector doing enough to make sure it doesn鈥檛 get caught out?
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精东影视Private equity firm circles Imtech UK
Private equity firm Endless in 鈥渆xclusive negotiations鈥� regarding buying Irish business and three subsidiaries, and is 鈥渋nterested鈥� in UK