In the autumn 2021 construction law update we discuss current issues arising in construction projects, Matthew will be discussing force majeure and the links to COVID-19 claims. Ruth will discuss the legal issues arising from unavailability of materials and it effects on increasing costs. Finally, Trisha Morrison provides a case law update on significant construction cases dealing with adjudication and payment.
16 April 2024
As the regulations and industry changes under the Building Safety Act 2022 continue to come into effect, there are many issues which the construction industry needs to consider and familiarise...
03 November 2023
The Responsible Actors Scheme which was launched on 24 July 2023. This currently affects Developers whose principal business is residential property development and who meet the certain conditions...
14 July 2023
In this article Michael Woolley looks at the rule against adjudicating the same issue twice in the light of the latest Court of Appeal decision in Sudlows -v- Global Switch Estates...
11 July 2023
The JCT is due to publish new editions of its contracts in 2024. The core themes and main changes that we currently expect to see in JCT 2024 are summarised in this article.
02 May 2023
The Technology & Construction Court ('TCC') has provided some further guidance as to when the Part 8 procedure can be used as a mechanism to avoid the enforcement of an adjudication decision. In the
20 April 2023
The Principal Accountable Person (where there is there is more than one Accountable Person) must also prepare a Safety Case Report for the Higher-Risk Building evidencing...
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