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Chris Raven Jubilee Line Extension
In the three years during which he has had to endure wildcat strikes, questions in parliament and even a police raid, Jubilee Line Extension project director Chris Raven admits to having lost some sleep. “It’s true I’ve had one or two sleepless nights,” he says. “But like a lot of ...
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Hochtief: the next step
Dr Hans-Peter Keitel, chairman of leading German contractor Hochtief, is turning his firm into a global player. Where does the UK fit in?
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Europe moves into the fast lane
This year has seen the biggest rise in construction output growth since 1994, says forecasting group Euroconstruct. So, what next?
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Board talk
The timber industry has been losing out to concrete in the domestic floors market, but is fighting back with prefabricated structural kits for faster and cheaper installation.
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Boundary disputes
A recent case concerning pipework on a pharmaceutical site has focused attention on whether an adjudicator has the right to hear certain cases. Wouldn't it be sensible to sort this out early on?
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Through the labyrinth
It is a common law rule that an arbitration clause in a contract is to be regarded as a contract within a contract – which may survive if the contract itself is terminated. Herein lies a mire into which many fall.
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An offer you can refuse?
When does an offer constitute a contract and when is it merely an invitation to treat? With e-commerce pricing errors increasing, it is as well to prepare to withdraw or amend.
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The means to an end
Adjudicators' decisions may be provisional and interim, but at least they let the parties get on with the contract in the meantime. Viewed that way, the future for adjudication looks bright.
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Start 'em young
Robert Smith of recruitment consultant Hays Montrose asks how the construction industry should attract graduates.
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Appointments
ContractorsIan Jackson has joined Brunswick Construction as group business development manager.Northampton-based Sterof has appointed Kevin Foster managing director. Peter Stasiuk has been made commercial director, Ian Morrow has joined as production director and Sultan Najafi has become financial director and company secretary.HousebuilderKent-based Ward Homes has appointed Marilyn Aris area field ...
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Beverley Hughes
Construction may be only one of the junior minister's responsibilities, but her message is that the industry is vital to Labour's wider agenda.
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Post modern
Architect Alan J Smith has turned Newcastle's Victorian head post office into one of the most comprehensive mixed-use developments of our times.
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Work and playstation
Fledgeling construction manager Exterior has been given the chance to prove itself on a 拢20m headquarters for computer games giant Electronic Arts. How is it coping?
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The problem of the scale
Churchill described Britain and America as "divided by a common language". So what chance has the design team when architects and engineers can't agree on the scale of their drawings?
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Lawyers' love letters
"Letters of intent" are there to get the works started while the contract gets sorted out. But if things go wrong before that happens, all sorts of wonderful things can happen. Wonderful for lawyers, that is.
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Love me tender
When competitive tenders are sought in the public sector, an implied contract exists whereby the prospective employer agrees to treat all tenderers fairly. Might this not also apply to the private sector?
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Room for review
Is the UK complying with European competition law? A recent judgment by the European Court throws doubt on the UK's implementation of procurement directives.
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Cost update
This quarterly analysis looks at changes to material prices, labour costs and work item rates.
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In the chair
Ten tips on how to prevent your meeting becoming unfocused, an office popularity contest or a downright brawl.
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Appointments
ContractorsBristol-based Stoneform has appointed Richard Godby contracts manager.Leigh Davidson has been made head of marketing in the Yorkshire division of Ballast Wiltshier.ConsultantsChartered QS and project manager Burtenshaws has promoted Terry Game, John Cheshire, John Knowles, Mark Matthews and Martin Browes to associates. Ahmed Zghari has joined the firm’s London office ...