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Nick Case is a senior associate at law firm CMS A recent decision in the Technology and Construction Court appears to be the first to consider the extent to which those giving notice must have a genuine belief that the amount stated as due in a payment notice is correct.…

Gillian Charlesworth is chief executive of BRE For the past century, BRE has been a driving force in sustainability for the built environment. As we mark our 100th anniversary this year, we can look back with pride at the huge impact we’ve had, from establishing the first ever quality standard…

When it comes to large international projects, the key is competence and execution rather than the location of a company’s headquarters. Latvia-based construction company Skonto Plan has gained considerable experience and an impeccable reputation by working on large and complex projects, which include design, manufacture, supply, and installation of high-quality…

Ben Griffiths is the safety, health, environmental and operations director at demolition contractor Rye Group No business can claim to be a model of eco-friendly perfection – and Rye Group is no exception. But we are committed in our belief that all companies in the construction and demolition industries must…

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Mark Farmer is chief executive of Cast Consultancy While the opportunities for innovation through research and development in construction are immense, it is also well recognised that the industry is in reality a collection of very different sub-markets, all with their own business models and ways of working. One of…

Andy Desmond is UK construction industry leader at insurance broker and risk adviser Marsh A new wave of advanced insurance-backed alliancing (IBA) contracts are challenging the supremacy of traditional design and build procurement contracts. The main advantage offered by these new advanced IBA contracts is that they are structured to…

Nicola Sinclair is head of B&CE’s Charitable Trust Since its creation in 1991, B&CE’s Charitable Trust has given away £3.75m to projects within the construction industry and to workers who’ve experienced difficult times. As we approach our 30th anniversary, we’re immensely proud that the Trust has been able to make…

Louise Hosking is a director at occupational health and safety consultancy Hosking Associates Sometimes we all feel there is too much to do and too little time. If you have responsibility for other people, it can be easy to feel they are just not doing the job in the right…

James Bruce is a director at engineering consultancy Civic Engineers The joy of working on retrofit construction projects is that, more often than not, the buildings will throw up some unexpected surprises. Brownsfield Mill in Manchester provides a great example. This 1825 Grade II-listed brick Victorian cotton mill was the…