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Notice of dissatisfaction with adjudicator’s decision met requirements of NEC contract (Transport for Greater Manchester v Kier Construction)

Notice of dissatisfaction with adjudicator’s decision met requirements of NEC contract (Transport for Greater Manchester v Kier Construction)

The following Construction news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Notice of dissatisfaction with adjudicator’s decision met requirements of NEC contract (Transport for Greater Manchester v Kier Construction)

Construction weekly highlights—15 April 2021

Construction weekly highlights—15 April 2021

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Can an exclusion clause or liability cap apply to a deliberate or fundamental breach? (Mott MacDonald v Trant Engineering)

Can an exclusion clause or liability cap apply to a deliberate or fundamental breach? (Mott MacDonald v Trant Engineering)

The following Commercial news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Can an exclusion clause or liability cap apply to a deliberate or fundamental breach? (Mott MacDonald v Trant Engineering)

The impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on civil litigation in England and Wales one year on—a solicitor’s perspective

The impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on civil litigation in England and Wales one year on—a solicitor’s perspective

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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 employer can occupy and/or use them....

Time at large in construction contracts

Time at large in construction contracts

This Practice Note examines the concept of ‘time at large’ in relation to the completion of works under a construction contract, including what time...

The prevention principle

The prevention principle

This Practice Note considers the meaning and nature of the prevention principle and its relevance to delay claims in construction projects. It also...

FIDIC contracts—introduction to the Silver Book 2017

FIDIC contracts—introduction to the Silver Book 2017

In December 2017, FIDIC launched the second editions of the Red, Yellow and Silver Book. This Practice Note is an introduction to the FIDIC Silver...

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Differences between adjudication and other forms of dispute resolution

This Practice Note identifies some of the key differences between adjudication and litigation, arbitration, mediation and expert...
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Produced in partnership with 4 Pump Court 12th Jan
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Section 38 and section 278 Highways Act agreements—contractor’s perspective

This Practice Note examines agreements entered into under sections 38 and 278 of the Highways Act 1980, considering the obligations they impose and,...
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9th Nov
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Target cost contracts on construction projects

What is a target cost contract?A target cost contract is a type of cost reimbursable contract under which the contractor is paid the ‘actual cost’...
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9th Nov
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Defects liability period and rectification of defects

It is common in construction projects for defects to manifest or appear in the works. Most construction contracts require the contractor to return to...
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9th Nov
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Loss and expense

Claims by contractors for loss and expense arising from a disturbance to progress of the works are one of the most debated and contentious areas of...
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9th Nov
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Concession contracts—materials and resources

Brexit impact—public procurement: The UK public procurement regime derives from EU public procurement laws, and is therefore impacted by the UK’s...
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9th Nov
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Responsibility for Employer's Requirements

This Practice Note looks at Employer’s Requirements (also referred to as ERs) within a building contract. It explains what Employer’s Requirements are...
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9th Nov
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Letters of intent—construction

What is a letter of intent?Letters of intent are used in construction and engineering projects to allow the employer to mobilise a contractor before...
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9th Nov
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Step-in rights in a collateral warranty

It is standard practice in construction projects for the contractor, key sub-contractors and consultants (referred to in this Practice Note as...
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9th Nov
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NEC and JCT contracts compared

This Practice Note examines some of the key areas where the NEC3 and NEC4 standard form construction contracts take a different approach to the JCT...
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9th Nov
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Liquidated damages in construction contracts

This Practice Note explains what liquidated and ascertained damages (LADs/LDs) are and their purpose in a building contract. It considers the...
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9th Nov
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SBCC (Scottish Building Contract Committee) standard forms of contract

This Practice Note looks at the SBCC (Scottish Building Contract Committee) standard forms of contract and the key differences between them and the...
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Produced in partnership with MacRoberts LLP 12th Jan
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Breach of natural justice in adjudication

Produced in association with 4 Pump CourtPrinciples of natural justiceIf an adjudicator breaches the rules of natural justice during the adjudication...
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9th Nov
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Scott Schedules in construction disputes

Scott Schedules are often very useful in construction disputes. They help to identify the key issues between the parties, and to set out for the judge...
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Produced in partnership with James Bowling of 4 Pump Court 12th Jan
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Benefits and risks of adjudication

Produced in association with 4 Pump CourtParties to a 'construction contract' have the right to refer any dispute that has crystallised to...
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9th Nov
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Parties in a construction project

This Practice Note identifies the key parties involved in most construction projects (including the employer, the contractor, the professional team of...
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9th Nov

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FIDIC contracts—introduction to the Silver Book 1999

This Practice Note looks at the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for EPC/Turnkey Projects 1999, commonly known as the Silver Book 1999.FIDIC published a...
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Produced in partnership with Victoria Tyson of Corbett & Co 8th Apr
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EPC contracts—employer remedies

EPC contracts are normally set up so that the contractor accepts much of the risk inherent in the project. The employer simply wants the project to be...
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Produced in partnership with Clyde & Co 26th Feb
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EPC contracts—handover, testing and commissioning

The concept of 'handover' under an EPC contract is of fundamental importance. It determines when the main obligations and duties of the EPC contractor...
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Produced in partnership with Clyde & Co 26th Feb
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EPC contracts—contractor claims

EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contracts are frequently drafted to be turnkey agreements—the contractor builds the works and all the...
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Produced in partnership with Clyde & Co 26th Feb
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Design and design risk in EPC contracts

The issue of which party is responsible for design and how this risk is apportioned is central to all construction contracts. EPC contracts resemble...
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Produced in partnership with Clyde & Co 26th Feb
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Introduction to EPC contracts

Comparison with traditional building or engineering contractThe label 'EPC' contract (or 'turnkey' contract) is not a term of art. It is easier...
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Produced in partnership with Clyde & Co 26th Feb
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EPC, split EPC and multi-party contract projects

There are three main procurement routes used in UK energy projects:•engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract procurement•split EPC...
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Produced in partnership with Clarke Willmott 26th Feb
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EPC contracts—limits of liability

This Practice Note provides specific guidance on exclusions and limits of liability relevant to engineer, procure and construct (EPC) contracts. It...
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Produced in partnership with Clyde & Co 26th Feb

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