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Admissibility of expert evidence in procurement challenges ( R (on the application of Good Law Project Ltd) v Minister for the Cabinet Office)

The following Construction news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Admissibility of expert evidence in procurement challenges ( R (on the application of Good Law Project Ltd) v Minister for the Cabinet Office)

The limits of disclosure under the pilot—what you won’t get even if you ask (Curtiss v Zurich Insurance plc)

The following Construction news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on The limits of disclosure under the pilot—what you won’t get even if you ask (Curtiss v Zurich Insurance plc)

Construction weekly highlights—29 July 2021

The following Construction news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Construction weekly highlights—29 July 2021

Amendments when limitation is an issue—the court’s approach (D R Jones Yeovil Ltd v Drayton Beaumont Services Ltd)

The following Construction news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Amendments when limitation is an issue—the court’s approach (D R Jones Yeovil Ltd v Drayton Beaumont Services Ltd)

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Scott Schedules in construction disputes

Scott Schedules in construction disputesScott Schedules are often very useful in construction disputes. They help to identify the key issues between...

What is practical completion?

What is practical completion?Practical completion marks the end of the construction period of a project, when the works are 'finished' and the...

What is the Joint Fire Code referred to in JCT contracts and when does it apply?

What is the Joint Fire Code referred to in JCT contracts and when does it apply?The publication known as the ‘Joint Fire Code’ provides guidance on...

What is the difference between joint insured, co-insured and composite insured?

What is the difference between joint insured, co-insured and composite insured?In financing and construction documentation for development projects it...

Practice notes

Schedules of services

Schedules of servicesThis Practice Note examines the purpose and content of the schedule of services that will usually be appended to a consultant’s...

19th May

Practice notes

Prohibited or deleterious materials

Prohibited or deleterious materialsWhat are prohibited or deleterious materials?Most building contracts, sub-contracts, consultants’ appointments and...

19th May

Practice notes

Step-in rights in a collateral warranty

Step-in rights in a warranty'>collateral warrantyIt is standard practice in construction projects for the contractor, key sub-contractors and...

19th May

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Construction contract documents

Construction contract documentsIn most cases, a construction contract will incorporate a number of documents that all work together to set out the...

19th May

Practice notes

NEC Supply Contract

NEC Supply ContractOverview of the NEC Supply ContractThe NEC Supply Contract, or ‘SC’, is part of the NEC3 and NEC4 suites of contracts (see Practice...

19th May

Practice notes

NEC and JCT contracts compared

NEC and JCT contracts comparedThis Practice Note examines some of the key areas where the NEC3 and NEC4 standard form construction contracts take a...

19th May

Practice notes

JCT contracts 2016—reference copies

JCT contracts 2016—reference copiesThis document contains quick links to searchable PDF copies of the JCT 2016 standard form contracts. For our full...

19th May

Practice notes

Net contribution clauses in construction contracts

Net contribution clauses in construction contractsThis Practice Note examines net contribution clauses (sometimes known as proportional or...

19th May

Q&As

What is the relevance of the Base Date in the JCT Design and Build Contract?

What is the relevance of the Base Date in the JCT Design and Build Contract?The Base Date is relevant in respect of a number of clauses in the JCT...

19th May

Practice notes

NEC Professional Service Contract

NEC Professional Service ContractThe NEC Professional Service Contract (PSC) is a long form consultant appointment published as part of the NEC suite...

19th May

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The Scheme for Construction Contracts

The Scheme for Construction Contracts This Practice Note looks at the Scheme for Construction Contracts, as contained in:•the schedule to the Scheme...

19th May

Practice notes

The prevention principle

The prevention principleThis Practice Note considers the meaning and nature of the prevention principle and its relevance to delay claims in...

Produced in partnership with Tim James Seal 19th May

Practice notes

Negligence in construction

Negligence in constructionWhile tort claims are not as common in construction projects as breach of contract claims, they do still arise and it is not...

19th May

Practice notes

Build Operate Transfer (BOT) contracts

Build Operate Transfer (BOT) contractsThe Public Private Partnership (PPP) models are a popular way for governments to involve private investment,...

Produced in partnership with Victoria McGie 19th May

Practice notes

Section 38 and section 278 Highways Act agreements—contractor’s perspective

Section 38 and section 278 Highways Act agreements—contractor’s perspectiveThis Practice Note examines agreements entered into under sections 38 and...

19th May

Practice notes

Pricing structures in construction contracts

Pricing structures in construction contractsThis Practice Note compares the pricing structures most commonly used in construction contracts. It...

19th May

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The role of boilerplate

The role of boilerplateThis Practice Note discusses the role and importance of the boilerplate clauses in an agreement. It identifies the boilerplate...

2nd Aug

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What function does an anti-set-off clause serve? Will an anti-set-off clause survive repudiation of the contract?

What function does an anti-set-off clause serve? Will an anti-set-off clause survive repudiation of the contract?Set-off is the discharge of...

31st Jul

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Is it possible to draft a jurisdiction clause which is neither exclusive or non-exclusive but offers a middle ground?

Is it possible to draft a jurisdiction clause which is neither exclusive or non-exclusive but offers a middle ground?This Q&A relates to drafting...

31st Jul

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Can a contractual indemnity be limited to cover direct losses only, or must it cover all losses regardless of the remoteness of the loss?

Can a contractual indemnity be limited to cover direct losses only, or must it cover all losses regardless of the remoteness of the loss?An indemnity...

31st Jul

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Can an overseas company sign an English law contract on behalf of its UK branch?

Can an overseas company sign an English law contract on behalf of its UK branch?The Companies Act 2006 defines an ‘overseas company’ as any company...

31st Jul

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In an indemnity, what is the effect of ‘keep indemnified’ and ‘on a continuing basis’?

In an indemnity, what is the effect of ‘keep indemnified’ and ‘on a continuing basis’?An indemnity is an agreement by one party to bear the cost of...

31st Jul

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Does service by courier satisfy a ‘by hand’ method of service under a notice clause?

Does service by courier satisfy a ‘by hand’ method of service under a notice clause?We have assumed that service is pursuant to a notice clause in a...

31st Jul

Q&As

If an individual signs a deed when not a director of a limited company, and then subsequently becomes a director of that company, does the initial signature bind the company to the deed? If not, how should the deed be reaffirmed?

If an individual signs a deed when not a director of a limited company, and then subsequently becomes a director of that company, does the initial...

31st Jul

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To what extent can a group company bind its affiliates by including them in the party definition?

To what extent can a group company bind its affiliates by including them in the party definition?In approaching this, the steps to consider are as...

31st Jul

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Is it permissible to use a boilerplate force majeure clause in a business-to-consumer contract whereby the supplier of services accepts no liability for a force majeure event and therefore does not provide a refund?

Is it permissible to use a boilerplate force majeure clause in a business-to-consumer contract whereby the supplier of services accepts no liability...

31st Jul

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Are remedies and termination clauses separate rights under a contract?

Are remedies and termination clauses separate rights under a contract?Contractual clauses—terminationA contractual termination clause provides either...

31st Jul

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Where an execution block is amended after execution and delivery of a deed, is the position the same where the amendment occurs both before and after the deed has been delivered and therefore completed?

Where an execution block is amended after execution and delivery of a deed, is the position the same where the amendment occurs both before and after...

31st Jul

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Is exchange of scanned copies (in whole or in part) sufficient for execution of an agreement in counterpart or are originals required?

Is exchange of scanned copies (in whole or in part) sufficient for execution of an agreement in counterpart or are originals required?Counterpart...

Produced in partnership with Lynne Counsell of 9 Stone Buildings 31st Jul

Q&As

If a company director signed a deed on behalf of Company A and then subsequently resigned prior to the other party signing the deed, is the signature by Company A still valid?

If a company director signed a deed on behalf of Company A and then subsequently resigned prior to the other party signing the deed, is the signature...

31st Jul

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What evidence should be sought to ascertain the status and authority of the person signing a deed as a partner on behalf of a general partnership?

What evidence should be sought to ascertain the status and authority of the person signing a deed as a partner on behalf of a general partnership?A...

31st Jul

Practice notes

Property deeds—use and execution of deeds in property transactions

Property deeds—use and execution of deeds in property transactionsIntroductionThis Practice Note looks at when deeds are required in property...

31st Jul

Practice notes

Executing deeds and documents in property transactions—charities

Executing deeds and documents in property transactions—charitiesIncorporated v unincorporated charitiesThere are currently a number of incorporated or...

30th Jul

Precedents

Time of the essence clause

Time of the essence clause1Time to be of the essence of all clausesEach time, date or period referred to in this agreement (including any time, date...

30th Jul

Precedents

Interest on late payment clause

Interest on late payment clause1Interest on late paymentIf either party fails to make payment in accordance with this Agreement the other party shall...

30th Jul

Practice notes

The Bribery Act 2010—an introductory guide

The Bribery Act 2010—an introductory guideThe Bribery Act 2010 (BA 2010) was passed to ensure the UK’s compliance with the Organisation for Economic...

Produced in partnership with Joanne Kane of Carmelite Chambers 30th Jul

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Admissibility of expert evidence in procurement challenges ( R (on the application of Good Law Project Ltd) v Minister for the Cabinet Office)

The limits of disclosure under the pilot—what you won’t get even if you ask (Curtiss v Zurich Insurance plc)

Construction weekly highlights—29 July 2021

Amendments when limitation is an issue—the court’s approach (D R Jones Yeovil Ltd v Drayton Beaumont Services Ltd)

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Scott Schedules in construction disputes

What is practical completion?

What is the Joint Fire Code referred to in JCT contracts and when does it apply?

What is the difference between joint insured, co-insured and composite insured?

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