Looking-glass logic
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The UK Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) is to remove the notion of disputes from contracts and replace it with the term 'matter of dissatisfaction.' The new terminology is aimed at preventing disputes arising without direct action being taken to resolve the matter previously. Contractors and engineers will be able to take a case to an adjudicator only if procedures for matters of dissatisfaction have been followed. Some in the industry feel the ICE is trying to override laws set out in the Construction Act and contractors are happy with regulations as they stand.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1997
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The greatest story ever told
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UK civil engineer Kenchington Ford was unfairly sued by London Underground, according to a judge who decided in Kenchington Ford's favour when the company was taken to court by London Underground over a demand for unpaid fees. The extra fees arose as a direct result of Kenchington Ford being asked to take a cut in payment despite an agreed amount being finalised before work began on the Canning Town Underground Station. London Underground claimed work carried out by Kenchington Ford was over elaborate for the environment.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1999
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