Preventive medecine

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Builders need to take care when choosing types of flooring and should identify potential hazards. Failure to do so could lead to costly litigation. In Holland Hannen and Cubitts versus WHTSO the building contractors were found to have failed in their contract to provide a suitable hospital floor. The builders used reinforced concrete slabs laid on steel beams topped with screed. The slabs sagged causing bumps in the floor preventing the use of trolleys and the erection of partitions.

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Heading for the hurdles

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The use of conditional-fee agreements in the employment of solicitors in construction contract disputes is discussed. The provisions of new rules on such agreements are explained and the drawbacks for solicitors and clients examined.

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Trapping the genie

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Issues are presented concerning the provision which has been made for partnering contracts within PPC2000. The difficulties which can arise when all parties are included in one contract are discussed.

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