In this edition Duncan Cartlidge discusses; Can you justify retiring early? Improving the image of construction and Have you ever been told to 'man up?

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Welcome to another podcast from DuncanCartlidgeOnline. In this episode we will discuss; The revised JCT(24) suite of contracts -  what are the major changes, PFI the long good bye - as PFI contracts come to an end how should both the public and private sector prepare themselves and finally Built environment degree courses, do they need a shake up?

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In this episode Duncan Cartlidge discusses construction procurement and defines procurement strategies, procurement paths and tendering. The new public sector procurement bill is also discussed.

The podcast goes onto finish with a look at the vexed problem of how to get paid in full and on time.

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In this latest episode from Duncan Cartlidge Online: Preparing contractor's claims for loss and expense is discussed along with the problems surrounding the uptake of modern methods of construction or MMC in the UK. 

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In this episode we'll continue to concentrate on contract administration when using JCT(16) and in particular: Instructions and their importance in the JCT suite of contracts, Interim payments - what can be included and Final accounts - layout and timing.

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In this episode;

• Extensions of time: do they give an automatic right to claim loss and expense?
• Soft landings - why the slow uptake ?
• Valuing variations when using JCT(16)

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In the episode:

• The changing face of part-time learning.
• Skills shortages - how to make a career in construction more sexy.
• A look ahead to 2024.

Happy festive season and a prosperous 2024.

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In this episode

• Work life balance post COVID. Is there increasing pressure to return to the office / site?
• Retention - should it be scrapped? In England £6 billion a year is held as retention, are there alternatives?
• Quantity surveying - is it a failed profession? Why does the QS have such a poor image?

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In this third and final look and the development of the quantity surveyor, Duncan Cartlidge looks at the challenges for the quantity surveyor in the modern construction industry.

Duncan Cartlidge continues his look at the developing role of the quantity surveyor and explores why the quantity surveyor is viewed by some in the industry to be a Billy Nomates.