All Legal articles – Page 81
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What to do about BIM
The Construction Industry Council has published a new standard protocol for BIM level 2. Will it promote adoption?
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Greenpeace picks legal fight over Hinkley nuclear project
Campaign group seeks judicial review of government’s decision to give green light to £10bn Hinkley plant
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Sites of archaeological interest: Time to get dug in
Making sure sites of archaeological interest are dealt with appropriately can hold a project up. What steps must be taken to keep any related delays to a minimum?
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Firms fined after six-tonne roof collapses on worker
Thomas Vale and CMR Demolitions fined for regulations breaches
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Contractor jailed over demolition fatality
Manslaughter conviction follows cherry-picker death fall
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Davis Langdon off-shoot to turn over £1m in first year
Delay analysis specialist TQEF enjoys strong first four months
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Legal brief: Right to light consultation
As the submission period for the consultation closes, the law commission starts its journey through a maze of competing issues
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Legal brief: Duration of disputes
Figures from EC Harris reveal that the duration of disputes in the construction sector in 2012 increased by a third compared to 2011
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One in five joint ventures end in dispute
EC Harris construction disputes report also finds value and duration of disputes also on the rise
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The paperless trial
Technology has already transformed how lawyers deal with information in court - and soon those heavy briefcases could be a thing of the past
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The sudden death clause
It seems that a contract can contain all sorts of cheering words about partnering and still allow a termination without explanation. Don’t worry, it all makes sense to lawyers …
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Damage limitation
Damages-based agreements give parties the freedom to choose how they wish to share the cost and risk of litigation. So, how do they work?
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BRE’s housing plan rejected over ‘lack of sustainability’
Council says plans for Watford homes would ‘put more pressure on schools and create more traffic’
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Architect standards: Wrap them up in cotton wool
When things went awry with the Wests’ riverside home, and the builder was already insolvent, they sued the architect. Why? He should have taken better care of them
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Project bank accounts: What's not to like?
Project bank accounts provide security of payment to contractors, reduce supply chain risk and even save the client money. They just need to be set up properly
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London 2012 suppliers: Big yourself up
Recent reports indicate many eligible firms have yet to apply for a recognition licence from the BOA. But London 2012 suppliers should take advantage - the benefits are well worth it
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More than 120 jobs go at Daniel Contractors
Administrator Deloitte announces first job losses at stricken North-west contractor
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Pinewood Studios revamp rejected
Plans drawn up by Arup Associates for a £200m revamp of Pinewood Studios have been rejected by the local council
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Daniel Contractors in administration
North-west firm placed in administration, but Deloitte says plans are in place to safeguard 990 jobs