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Construction ‘in denial’ over blacklisting scandal, says MP

2013-01-31T09:00:00Z

Nick Raynsford hits out after sector’s muted response to condemnation in House of Commons

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Who's best for BIM?

2013-01-29T10:37:00Z

Appointing a BIM manager early on a project is important to gain maximum benefit and avoid disputes. Is there already someone on the team who could take the job on though?

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Small debts claims: Click and collect

2013-01-28T12:18:00Z

Pursuing money owed can be a complex – and costly – business. But there is a simple way to make claims online

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Shard wars

2013-01-25T00:00:00Z

A top team of construction folk was assembled to build London’s iconic building, but a Dispute Adjudication Board might have prevented a 12-day High Court bust-up

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Pension benefits: Retiring types

2013-01-25T00:00:00Z

Employers are now obliged to auto-enrol ‘eligible jobholders’ into a pension and pay contributions on their behalf. It amounts to a 3% hit on your payroll so you need to prepare

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Earls Court legal challenge thrown out

2013-01-24T10:01:00Z

Capital Counties’ £8bn regeneration scheme clears legal hurdle

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Union slams watchdog over blacklisting 'failure'

2013-01-22T07:00:00Z

GMB says Information Commissioner’s Office is ‘failing to cooperate’ with its search for victims of construction industry blacklisting

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Concurrent delays and extension of time

2013-01-21T10:53:00Z

What happens when delays have been caused equally by client and contractor? Here are some thoughts from John Marrin QC

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Labour calls for 'full investigation' into blacklisting

2013-01-21T09:22:00Z

Shadow business secretary tables a motion to be debated in parliament on Wednesday calling for a full investigation into blacklisting

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Balfour Beatty admits to Olympics blacklist checks

2013-01-18T07:00:00Z

Exclusive: UK’s largest contractor admits using blacklisting organisation to check on 12 prospective Olympic employees

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How to force your adversary to reveal all

2013-01-18T00:00:00Z

Crushed by claim files and in fear of the adjudicator? Just hope you remembered to include a contract clause that will force your adversary to reveal all

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Keep it local

2013-01-16T10:53:00Z

How can construction invest in local communities without violating EU regulations? ConstructionSkills and Trowers Hamlins have produced guidance

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A stitch in time

2013-01-15T07:01:00Z

It’s best to serve payment and pay less notices on time, especially in a climate where insolvency is common

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Sir Robert McAlpine blacklisting claim lodged in High Court

2013-01-14T09:58:00Z

Legal claim alleges contractor warned it would struggle to win major jobs if Cullum McAlpine’s role became public

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Firms fined after workers told to tape plastic bags around asbestos

2013-01-11T14:46:00Z

Workers on refurb job continued to work for months despite the health risks

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Pinnacle bank deal buys tower more time

2013-01-11T13:18:00Z

Owners of £1bn tower confirm two-to-three year extension to bank loan as review of stalled project gets underway

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Sustainability: Do the 'decent' thing

2013-01-11T00:00:00Z

‘Championing sustainability’ sounds like a lot of boring corporate good intentions. But apparently it entails treating your clients and colleagues with respect

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Brookfield agrees deal to end £16m Pinnacle row

2013-01-09T11:18:00Z

Contractor and owners of stalled City tower project reach settlement over unpaid fees

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Shard steelwork legal battle concludes

2013-01-09T07:00:00Z

Cleveland Bridge order to pay rival firm Severfield-Rowen £824,478 in damages

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The 2013 legal calendar

2013-01-08T00:00:00Z

What legislative and regulatory changes are due to take effect in 2013? Here’s a list to look out for over the coming year and their likely impact