I was reviewing a contract which reminded me of the issues that arose in the case of Rochford Construction Ltd v Kilhan Construction Ltd. The case highlighted the importance of having clear and unambiguous payment provisions. These provisions must comply with the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act (the Act). The contract I was reviewing […]
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We recently hosted an event looking at proving and resolving construction disputes. Carlo Taczalski of Crown Office Chambers and Sam Bawden of Holmes & Hills solicitors joined Edward Carolan for a discussion with Annie Clift chairing the discussion on dispute resolution in 2020 and beyond. You can watch the recording, or read the review below: […]
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Delayed projects are likely to be a significant feature of the coming months, as productivity reduces or changes as a result of COVID-19. But how do you go about evidencing and proving delay? The original cause of a delay or disruption may well be the pandemic. Yet many may be surprised to find that will […]
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Construction Technology Adoption – Where Are We Going? A few weeks ago, as COVID-19 was just becoming a part of our lives, we hosted a round table discussion hosted by Denise Chevin of BIM+. The event looked at how tech might be more easily adopted, what legal issues are out there and the implications for […]
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“We live in uncertain times” is a phrase that is often overused. However, it has never been truer than during the Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic currently sweeping the globe. Moreover, it is certainly true of the construction industry, where uncertainty is part of the industry’s fabric. Safety of life can never be compromised under any […]
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We’ve just been looking back at some of the construction industry predictions from 2018. If you were to read through them, you’d think the country had been distracted by something else. Very little has changed! However, here is a little look back and a look ahead to 2020 based on the views of some experts… […]
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Recently our old friends, Arcadis published their annual report into construction disputes. The report examines where Arcadis see disputes arising. It also looks at the costs and implications of those disputes. The report gives us an idea of what is going on in the world of dispute resolution. Though it’s very much from the perspective […]
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As the use of technology on construction projects grows, can this help avoid costly and time consuming disputes? Join us on 24th April in London for a half day seminar looking at using new technology to avoid disputes. Technology for Dispute Avoidance ConTech is the latest buzz world in the construction sector. But what is […]
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