Regulars
The Cycle of Business
The type of thinking, tools and techniques needed for better results We’ve said on many occasions, “Happy staff lead to happy customers and happy customers come back.” So, is the...
Door System Design Evolution
A consultant’s take on how and why the practice has developed as it has As this issue’s focus is upon door systems, it is useful to consider how design has...
Clear by Design
Court confirms that express contract terms prevail when interpreting parties’ design responsibilities. Design and build projects proceed on the basis that the contractor bears responsibility for carrying out and completing...
Net Zero or Net Hero?
Which will you be? As we know, the world is heating up. As is the pressure on companies and contractors in particular to answer some pretty knotty questions about...
Industry Health and Safety
Writing this article in the opening weeks of 2025 - a little horizon scanning together with a consideration of industry health and safety, one of the themes of this issue...
No Second Chance
Court of Appeal upholds contractor’s right to terminate JCT contract for repeated late payment by employer. The Court of Appeal has issued a significant decision regarding the interpretation of clause...
Critical Thinking and the Law of the Lid
Tips and resources As an owner or manager, you absolutely need critical thinking skills; you will need to incisively question strategies, targets, projects, reports and, most tricky of all, people....
The Humble Lift Counterweight
More than meets the eye At first glance it appears that there may be little to be said in relation to the humble lift counterweight. However, recent failures in China,...
One Decision at a Time, Please!
Court declines to set-off second adjudicator’s award. Frustrated respondents should be aware that a request to set-off a second adjudication decision between the same parties in defence of a...
A Business Interrogation
Are these the most vital 94 questions for owners/managers? Someone once said something along the lines of “Leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about having the best questions.”...
