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Peter Rainier on Planning Legislation

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Peter Rainier is the Principal Director of Planning at DMH Stallard, an award winning law firm with several offices in the south-east of England.In this programme, we’ll discuss some of the frameworks, regulations, structures and policies that

Craig Allison on Planning Enforcement

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Craig Allison is Chair of the National Association of Planning Enforcement, and a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer at Hambleton District Council.In this programme, we’ll discuss what happens when you carry out work without necessary plannin

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Paul Bussey, senior technical consultant at AHMM, an expert on Health and Safety and author of "CDM 2015: A Practical Guide for Architects and Designers”. In this programme, Paul talks about the issues essential for the changing role and duties

Lisa Raynes on Business Models

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Murray Armes on Dispute Resolution | Architecture CPD

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