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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...

Defects liability period and rectification of defects

Defects liability period and rectification of defectsIt is common in construction projects for defects to manifest or appear in the works. Most...

Liquidated damages in construction contracts

Liquidated damages in construction contractsThis Practice Note explains what liquidated and ascertained damages (LADs/LDs) are and their purpose in a...

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...

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Oversail licences

Oversail licencesWhy have an oversail licence on a construction project?Under English law, the freehold owner of land will usually own the air space...

19th May

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SBCC (Scottish Building Contract Committee) standard forms of contract

SBCC (Scottish Building Contract Committee) standard forms of contractThis Practice Note looks at the SBCC (Scottish Building Contract Committee)...

Produced in partnership with MacRoberts LLP 19th May

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Loss and expense

Loss and expenseClaims by contractors for loss and expense arising from a disturbance to progress of the works are one of the most debated and...

19th May

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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

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FIDIC contracts—introduction to the Red Book 2017

FIDIC contracts—introduction to the Red Book 2017In December 2017, FIDIC launched the second editions of the Red, Yellow and Silver Book. This...

Produced in partnership with Victoria Tyson of Corbett & Co 19th May

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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

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Interim payments in construction contracts

Interim payments in construction contractsThis Practice Note provides an overview of what interim payments are, how the right to be paid (usually by...

19th May

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MF/1 Rev 6 (2014)

MF/1 Rev 6 (2014)Originally called 'Model Form A', 'MF/1' comprises Conditions of Contract for the design, supply and installation of electrical,...

Produced in partnership with Penningtons Manches and Sarah Fox 19th May

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Time at large in construction contracts

Time at large in construction contractsThis Practice Note examines the concept of ‘time at large’ in relation to the completion of works under a...

19th May

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Sectional completion

Sectional completionWhat is sectional completion?Where the construction contract splits the works into sections or parts, usually to be started at...

19th May

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Early use and partial possession

Early use and partial possessionTaking occupation before practical completionThe default position in most building contracts is that the contractor is...

19th May

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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

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