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Buildings, technology, and the gap between them. Craig writes about what he sees on site, and what better looks like.

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The Slow Death of Make Good
Commercial Property Regulation Jul 2026

The Slow Death of Make Good

Overview of Make Good Obligations “Make good” covenants require a commercial tenant to restore or yield up a leased premises in a…

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The Building Detective

A journey into the hidden stories of property, people, and problem solving.

Craig’s narrative non-fiction draws on two decades of inspections to show how buildings fail — and how a detective’s mind works out why. If you enjoy the writing here, this is where it goes deepest.

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