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The victims of crime

2006-09-01T00:00:00Z By Rudi Klein, Rachel Barnes, Julian Holloway, Andrew Hemsley, Ann Minogue and Rudi Klein Rudi Klein Rachel Barnes Julian Holloway Andrew Hemsley Ann Minogue

When 拢20,000 worth of windows was stolen from a site, the contractor was landed with a six-week delay. So was the delay subject to an extension of time? If not, who was going to pay for the knock-on costs? Our panel of experts ponder the options鈥�
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Give us our time back

2006-07-28T00:00:00Z By Rudi Klein, Rachel Barnes, Julian Holloway, Andrew Hemsley, Ann Minogue and Rudi Klein Rudi Klein Rachel Barnes Julian Holloway Andrew Hemsley Ann Minogue

Legal aid 鈥� This month our panel of experts locks horns with a client that has withdrawn an extension of time, sacked the architect and refuses to pay what鈥檚 due. Should the contractor down tools, lean on the new architect 鈥� or is adjudication the answer?
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A disaster waiting to happen

2006-06-30T00:00:00Z By Rudi Klein, Rachel Barnes, Julian Holloway, Andrew Hemsley, Ann Minogue and Rudi Klein Rudi Klein Rachel Barnes Julian Holloway Andrew Hemsley Ann Minogue

Legal aid - This month our panel of experts tackles a dangerous situation at a college where a newly constructed extension is a potential fire hazard. Who is responsible under the design-and-build contract? And who will foot the bill for the remedial work?

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