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Bargain basement
A revolutionary Swedish system of prefabricated housebuilding promises to slash construction costs — starting with an easy-to-assemble domestic basement.
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The IT revolution moves up a gear
The managers of IT systems across the construction industry met at the Construction Industry Computing Association conference to discuss their successes – and outline a vision for the future.
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Winner takes all (maybe)
Whose side are you on – the one that says the loser in an adjudication should pay the winner’s costs, or the other that says each party should pay their own costs, never mind who wins?
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The third party way
For all the predictable griping, and the tendency of the producers of standard forms to deny its application, the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Bill brings opportunities for all sectors of the industry.
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It’s a score draw now
The Macob hearing showed that an adjudicator’s ruling was enforceable in the short term, even if it was procedurally dodgy. But a new case suggests there is more to it than that.
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Clause for thought
A new short-form contract has been added to the suite of New Engineering Contract documents. How well should it work?
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Cost model: Audiovisual systems
In this mini cost model, Davis Langdon & Everest and Mott Green & Wall examine the costs of audiovisual systems, which are appearing everywhere in the workplace, from offices to in-house gyms, and across the leisure industry in pubs, restaurants and football grounds
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More, please
Don't wait to be offered a pay rise. Take the initiative and ask – but use this seven-step guide to pick the right moment.
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Appointments
ContractorsMidas Construction has promoted Steve Russell to technical services director and Nalin Seneviratne to area manager in Plymouth and south Devon.Andrew Friend, formerly with Macquarie Bank, has joined Laing as managing director of UK investment.精东影视, civil engineering and utility contractor Lowbury Construction has appointed Richard Bryce-Smith to head its marketing ...
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Chris Wilkinson & James Eyre
Chris Wilkinson Architects has been one of the practices that set the tone for Britain's visual identity over the past 10 years. Now the man behind it is sharing the limelight with the rest of his team – above all partner, James Eyre.
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Is this what Rogers means?
Mixed-use. Community. Environment. Brownfield. Clay parrots. Manchester’s Northern Quarter is set to turn Lord Rogers’ taskforce report into colourful commercial reality.
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Nobody should die in an earthquake
Seismic engineer Ted Piepenbrock wants an end to earthquake fatalities caused by collapse. Now, he has helped design a quake-proof system for a 100m high convention centre in Japan
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Hackattack
Clients want construction firms to do business electronically, but also securely. For some of the biggest, such as the Ministry of Defence, it is a non-negotiable requirement. So, what defences should you erect?
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Watch out, cameras about
Next time you are dashing about in your company car, keep an eye on your speed dial. If you get caught going over the limit, higher insurance premiums could be the least of your worries.
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An end to shafting
The trust and shared project objectives of partnering tempt some clients and contractors to abandon contracts. But partnering charters and standard forms are no substitute for a bespoke partnering agreement.
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Bad rates in tenders
Some contractors try to wriggle out of a quoted rate when valuing a variation, but unless the nature of the work changes or they can obtain consent, they are bound to the bill.
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Adjudication: the facts
How much does adjudication cost you? Will you get it back? Who's using it against whom? How much of your claim will you recover? The James R Knowles case log provides the statistics.
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Materials life costs
The lifespan of fully supported metal sheet roofing is examined in the latest of this series on the whole-life costs of materials, which is compiled by 精东影视 Performance Group to assist specifiers and clients.
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Appointments
Contractors精东影视, civil and utilities engineering contractor McNicholas has appointed Geoff Rose regional manager for the Midlands and Wales. Eamonn Taylor has been appointed head of the firm’s London building and civil engineering division.Jon Dale has been promoted to managing director of Kvaerner Construction International. Andy Johnson joins the firm as ...