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Construction Law: May 2024

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News Our regular news round up includes a survey saying collaboration is on the rise; Network Rail promises a partnering approach in its new framework; and a warning that carbon reduction policy risks legal challenge. Legal terms explained Isabella Salame of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by non-delegable duties.

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Construction Law: December 2023

Construction Law

Legal terms explained In our latest legal terms explained article Sienna Kim of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP looks at the often thorny issue of retentions. Few signs of hope are given that things might change for the better soon. There are pitfalls for the unwary, he warns – and for the insurers as well.

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Construction Law: October 2023

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News Our news round up highlights the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry report that lays bare procurement and procurement inadequacies; the Court of Appeal allows a challenge to Sizewell C to proceed; and Transport Scotland caves into industry pressure and will use NEC4 on the Tomatin to Moy section of the A9.

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Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default | ENR.

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Transportation. Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default. Monthly Subscription (Automatic Renewal) : Access all articles published on ENR.com for only $9.95/Month. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure.

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4 Most Common Workplace Injuries

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Some occupations with the most extensive injuries are manufacturing and production, transportation and shipping, service (including firefighters and police officers), and construction. Overall, if you want to know what to do in case of a slip and fall accident, then you can read full article here. Vehicle Accidents.

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Israel Seeks Global Bidders for Major Transportation Projects | ENR.

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Transportation. Israel Seeks Global Bidders for Major Transportation Projects. Monthly Subscription (Automatic Renewal) : Access all articles published on ENR.com for only $9.95/Month. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Environment. Interviews.

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Maryland becomes First State to Ban Polystyrene this Thursday

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Reduction of waste is a good aim, but banning legal products does not accomplish that end and is bad government, including that what comes as a replacement may be worse? But maybe not in Maryland? Which also ignores that expanded polystyrene, a type 6 plastic, is 100% recyclable.

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