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Two great new articles from construction lawyer Najma Dunnett.
What is in a name? Is it a bond or a guarantee? Does it matter and what is the difference between them? Important questions for contractors and consultants in these tough times when faced with giving bonds or guarantees, or both. Read more…
Atkins v Secretary of State for Transport
Atkins sought to challenge the decision of an arbitrator who found in favour of the Secretary of State for Transport in determining whether Atkins was entitled to claim additional payment for remedying an excessive number of potholes beyond the number it had included as part of its lump sum contract. Read more…
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A digital golden thread for the built environment
Report from CIOB and i3PT published.
Air rights for developing above existing properties.
New national seismic hazard maps for the UK.
Six technologies guiding O&M into the future.
Homes carved from sandstone cliffs in England.
Traditional buildings health check
A review of the HES pilot project.
CIAT reports on cuts to LA conservation
Organisation alerts membership to findings of IHBC research.
CIOB announces CMYA and Rising Star winners
Four outstanding professionals recognised.
Sustainable flooring from super strong grass.
ICE reviews UK infrastructure strategy
Organisation presents reactions from industry leaders.
New infrastructure bank to be based in the North of England.
National infrastructure strategy
Fairer, faster, greener. A summary of the key points.