All Comment articles – Page 2
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CommentIndustry should look in the mirror: Laing O’Rourke’s losses do no one any good
A personal disaster for the UK’s biggest private contractor is also a window into where contracting seems to be right now, writes Dave Rogers
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CommentReport on adjudication reveals growing popularity but also demand for change
A new report on statutory adjudication reveals most survey respondents want redacted decisions published and a quarter suspect adjudicator bias
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CommentIt’s time to deliver communities that work for those who live and work in and around them
The arrival of thousands of new homes and jobs alongside existing communities can sound daunting to existing residents. But developments such as Waterbeach and Oxford North, which support the thriving knowledge economies of Cambridge and Oxford, can enhance lives across the board, writes Jonathan Kendall of Fletcher Priest, masterplanner for ...
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CommentAdjudication: it isn’t always pay now, argue later
The loser in an adjudication case can seek a stay of payment if it plans to appeal and the winner is financially unstable
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CommentPFI project handbacks to the public sector – what we’ve learned so far
The first wave of handbacks give clear pointers for the rest of the PFI projects due to be handed back over the next few years
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CommentUnderstanding the JCT Young Professionals Group
The group combines JCT’s history of leadership and collaboration to support the next generation of construction industry leaders
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CommentDefining ‘without predudice’ in construction contracts
The case of AZ vs BY casts light on the principle of without-prejudice privilege and its importance
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CommentThe chancellor delivered the wrong kind of planning reform
It is wishful thinking to believe the latest financial incentives announced on Wednesday will suddenly speed up planning decisions
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CommentAdapting procurement for a volatile market
Market volatility and economic headwinds have shifted industry focus towards dealing with the immediacy of that uncertainty, but we should not forget about longer-term solutions too, says Paul Beeston of RLB
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CommentIn the race for sustainability, how do we make Grade A buildings last for generations ahead?
It’s important to approach refurbishment with an eye toward maximising sustainability while still ensuring the building is safe, functional, and comfortable, writes James Silver
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CommentLet’s build the future with some creative thinking on skills
Technological progress means we now need wider skill-sets than ever before if we are to meet the demands on the sector, writes Patricia Moore of Turner & Townsend
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CommentHow firms can achieve net zero without breaking the bank
The use of localised supply chains should become mandatory if we are to reduce industry emissions, Neeral Shah of Yardlink says
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CommentCan we have too much of a good thing when it comes to sustainability standards?
The construction industry must eliminate unnecessary complexity to meet the UK’s ambitious decarbonisation targets
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CommentWe must be nimble and flexible if we are to keep up with accelerating AI
The pace of change in AI is breathtaking. Non-specialists like you and me need to take note says Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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CommentBoom and bust: is there a way out of this wasteful cycle?
Contractors face a harsh environment right now and it would help to get clarity from higher up the supply chain on pipeline, procurement and payment
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CommentWill the Procurement Act 2023 really transform public procurement?
We now have the tools we need to make procurement fit for purpose, we all have a responsbibility to ensure this transformation happens, write Rebecca Rees
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CommentAt 75, King Charles is still a figurehead for sustainability within the built environment
King Charles III is celebrating his 75th birthday this week. Having dedicated years of his life to protecting the planet and developing sustainable initiatives, Neil Foster explores his impact
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CommentCompulsory purchase compensation in light of HS2 Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court decision earlier this year on the land for Curzon Street station could have far-reaching consequences
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CommentWhat are building safety remediation orders?
How the new provisions under the Building Safety Act will work