Regulars
Psychological Barriers
Even those with relatively high levels of training and education can be sidetracked. This issue of ELEVATOR WORLD UK focuses upon training and education, and I might share an experience...
Fractions in a Day
How do the courts interpret a “day” under a construction contract? In Elements (Europe) Ltd v. FK Building Ltd. [2023], the Technology & Construction Court (“TCC”) has provided helpful guidance...
The Behaviour Change Cultivator
Is there an ideal approach? Management education and development is a lucrative business. Training provides us with new skills and concepts (head stuff), but do the things that are learnt...
A Cause for Concern
A look at the relationship between asbestos-containing materials and lifts, including risks to personnel Whilst writing this article during Global Asbestos Awareness Week (1-7 April 2023), I reflect upon discussions...
The Risks of Contracting With a Dormant Company
The case presented shows the importance of checking the identity and status of proposed parties when agreeing to a contract. In WRB (NI) Ltd. Henry Construction Projects Ltd. [2023], the...
Systems vs. Culture
Who wins? A hell of a lot of what we do is about implementing “systems”; we want to help make client company systems and processes slick. But there is a...
A Look at Innovation
Entrepreneurship, demand and cost are main drivers. The innovation which results in new and emerging technologies is the driving force underlying the Capitalist system, and the economic principles which drive...
Be Specific!
Validity and interpretation of pay less notices In the case of Advance JV & Ors -v- Enisca Ltd. [2022] EWHC 1152, the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) considered the validity...
Appraisals? Let’s Sack Them
Why they are not ideal and an alternative method Where is a great journalist called Lucy Kellaway, once the irreverent management columnist at the Financial Times, now full-time teacher and...
A Safety Journey
Your author reflects on his 45 years in the industry through the lens of safety. With the focus of this issue on safety and as one of a handful of...
