Faults in the Scottish Parliament

[Colr]

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Almost 900 faults were found in the Scottish Parliament building during final inspections to identify snags, it has emerged.

It has also been revealed that the chamber beam which came loose may not be covered by defects liability.

Independent MSP Margaret MacDonald said it had to be established whether the roof had been signed off and when.

She added: "But it is too early to say whether defects liability cover applies or whether another route for recovery would be taken.

This is a big nothing. The average house has around 50 defects at completion. There seems to be a bit of a misunderstanding on the nature of defects liability as well - can't journalists get themselves a proper briefing?

[Bartok]

Originally Posted by Colr

This is a big nothing. The average house has around 50 defects at completion. There seems to be a bit of a misunderstanding on the nature of defects liability as well - can't journalists get themselves a proper briefing?

Aye, but where's the fun in that?

[Colr]

Originally Posted by Dixie Chicken

Aye, but where's the fun in that?

Has Margo MacDonald ever said a positive word about the parliament yet? Is she still in a huff since they chose not to go to the Royal High?

[Hampden_Hibby]

Margo being interviewed on Radio Scotland during the week regarding the Parliament building -

Interviewer - "So Margo, you'll be telling us - 'I told you so?"

Margo - "No, no, no, no, not at all, no...........but I did"

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And a Hibby too.

[Colr]

Originally Posted by DaddyK

Easy there Col, I think Margo is one of the few decent things about politics in Scotland. She's been a thorn in the Execs flesh and I like her for that. I also happened to vote for her, to stick my V's to the control freaks in McDonald Road
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She's so torn faced she makes Gordon Brown look like a sand boy (whatever a sand boy is!!)

[egb_hibs]

Originally Posted by Colr

[i]Almost 900 faults were found in the Scottish Parliament

Clearly, we have far too many MSPs per head of population.
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Now The Herald is at it. You would think that the journalist would pick up the phone and get someone to explain defects liability to him before writing this pish.

Holyrood only had one-year warranty... and time’s up

DOUGLAS FRASER, Scottish Political Editor (& Idiot in Chief)March 20 2006

The builders' warranty on the roof of Holyrood's debating chamber lasted only one year and ended two weeks before the notorious beam swung loose on March 2, it has been revealed.

[Smurf]

Originally Posted by Colr

Now The Herald is at it. You would think that the journalist would pick up the phone and get someone to explain defects liability to him before writing this pish.

Holyrood only had one-year warranty... and time’s up

DOUGLAS FRASER, Scottish Political Editor (& Idiot in Chief)March 20 2006

The builders' warranty on the roof of Holyrood's debating chamber lasted only one year and ended two weeks before the notorious beam swung loose on March 2, it has been revealed.

Is a One Year warranty standard?

[Colr]

Originally Posted by Smurf

Is a One Year warranty standard?

He's getting confused. In most Building Contracts there is a one year "Defects Liability Period". A percentage of the contract value is held back during this period to cover the costs of making good any defects. The contractor is still liable for the defects after this date, its just not dealt with under the Building Contract but under civil laws of contract.

[Smurf]

Originally Posted by Colr

He's getting confused. In most Building Contracts there is a one year "Defects Liability Period". A percentage of the contract value is held back during this period to cover the costs of making good any defects. The contractor is still liable for the defects after this date, its just not dealt with under the Building Contract but under civil laws of contract.

Beams falling everywhere..

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[Colr]

Originally Posted by Smurf

Beams falling everywhere..

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Scottish contractor ?