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Love them or hate them, you cannot avoid the EU public procurement rules. By Jon Olson-Welsh
Opinion
The latest expert insight and commentary on issues affecting the UK construction sector
I’m with the brand
This week, Superbrands released their latest ranking of consumer brands. By Ross Sturley
CPA publishes hoist best practice guide
The Construction Plant-hire Association has just published a best practice guide on Work at Height on Construction Hoists.
Don’t cut the PR budget
In these tough times PR is a communications tool which must not be ignored. By Ian Exall
Drive innovation and leverage efficiencies
Target, chase and secure work in the right way and bite back at the recession. By Martin Grech
Waste reduction requires team effort
How waste can be reduced on a practical scale. By Sean Lockie
Going for best cost or best value
In these tough times, when everyone is under pressure to cut prices, companies must either be the cheapest or best value.
Success can be ensured from past lessons
Crossrail must have clear and achievable goals and be informed by commercial and engineering factors alone. By Tom Pemberton and Peter Sheridan
Change managed in a timely manner
Adoption of the New Engineering Contract Third Edition (NEC3) on Crossrail means situations will arise over an employer risk item or where the project manager will issue instructions to change the scope of the works. By Charles Wilsoncroft
Understanding the rule of abatement
The rule of abatement has been the subject of reported case law dating back to around 1832. By Greg Brownlee