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CommentWhen setting-off isn鈥檛 letting off
There are circumstances where the paying party may avoid settling an amount awarded by an adjudicator using set-off
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CommentLiquidated damages: The unlikely LADs
A court struck down a liquidated damages clause because when the value of the contract was reduced, it became disproportionate and 鈥榰nconscionable鈥�
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精东影视Laing O鈥橰ourke boss wades into prompt payment debate
Exclusive: Anna Stewart intervenes in ongoing debate over mandating prompt payment to suppliers
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CommentConstruction Act: Pay back time
Moves to speed up payment for the supply chain may have tipped the balance too far the other way and some subcontractors are cashing in
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精东影视Pedestrians injured by falling site hoarding
Two pedestrians taken to hospital with injuries after being hit by a site hoarding at Bellway Homes鈥� Pembury Circus site in east London
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精东影视Campaigners challenge 拢1bn M4 extension
Friends of the Earth lodges legal challenge to the decision to build a road through the Gwent Levels
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CommentCollaborative working: Age of the team players
The industry has a number of tools to help focus collaborative working. So, is partnering still the future of construction?
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精东影视Labour pledges crackdown on 'umbrella' employment schemes
NHS boost to be part-funded by stamping out schemes designed to sidestep bogus self-employment crackdown
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CommentChain of indemnity
A look at a case where an indemnity clause was found to be applicable despite the beneficiary being at fault
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精东影视London's housing space standards to be rolled out across UK
The government has agreed every local authority should have the chance to adopt the capital鈥檚 space standards
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精东影视Subcontractors seek to expose late payment
National subcontractor organisations are surveying firms to benchmark the state of payment practices the industry
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CommentFor all practical purposes
A case on the familiar topic of a professional鈥檚 duties in certifying practical completion
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CommentLearning to get ahead of the game
Stereotypical substandard student accommodation is changing
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CommentRisky business
More than 80% of the industry complain that contract obligations are becoming too complex. But guarding against risk early on could save money
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精东影视Insulation sector braces itself for more job losses
Mark Group announces plans to cut up to 670 jobs and manufacturer Superglass puts business up for sale
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CommentPayment abuse: Won鈥檛 pay, must pay
Don鈥檛 underestimate the challenge. It鈥檚 time to beef up the Payment Charter
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精东影视Thousands of new homes approved despite local opposition
New planning rules see 27,000 homes approved against local authority wishes
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精东影视Unite wins planning for 拢42m Portsmouth student scheme
Developer Unite has won planning approval for a 拢42m student accommodation scheme in the centre of Portsmouth
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CommentLet鈥檚 talk about it
A High Court decision says parties to a dispute may be obliged to first to enter into friendly discussions
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CommentThe cost of avoiding disputes
Can we learn from earlier arrangements to reduce disputes later?