Economic forecast: public spending cuts continue to case a shadow over any chance of a significant recovery in construction output
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There are concerns that the recent buoyant trend in new house sales has led to many builders being over optimistic about the likely market conditions in 1995/96. Sales may be affected by the fall in consumer confidence, especially if interest rates are raised. Non-residential building output is determined by the surge in orders between 1993 and 1994, and a positive trend in order intake. Shopbuilding rose between 1994 and 1994 and orders for new factory work rose in 1994. Orders for infrastructure fell 60% mostly due to the placement of the Jubiliee Line Extension contract.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1995
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Mission impossible. (avoiding liability when construction works are impossible to complete)
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A contractor is obliged to complete building works whatever problems arise and is liable to pay damages if he cannot complete. However, many standard contracts contain a safety net which requires work to be completed in accordance with the contract except if it is legally or physically impossible. Works could be legally impossible if they are a danger to site workers, or if they expose a contractor to possible criminal prosecution.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1996
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Construction life stories
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Issues surrounding the use of life-cycle assessment and whole-life costing in the construction sector are discussed. Three case histories are provided to show how the two processes can help make projects more sustainable.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 2001
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