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

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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)

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

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Escrow accounts and escrow agreements

This Practice Note examines why parties involved in a construction project may enter into an escrow agreement (or escrow deed) to set up an escrow...

Build Operate Transfer (BOT) contracts

The Public Private Partnership (PPP) models are a popular way for governments to involve private investment, expertise and risk in procuring...

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....

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...

Produced in partnership with 4 Pump Court 12th Jan

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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’...

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...

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...

9th Nov

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Negligence in construction

While tort claims are not as common in construction projects as breach of contract claims, they do still arise and it is not uncommon for a claimant...

9th Nov

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JCT collateral warranties

A collateral warranty is a contract which is collateral to, or sits alongside, the underlying or primary contract (ie the construction contract or...

9th Nov

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Sectional completion

What is sectional completion?Where the construction contract splits the works into sections or parts, usually to be started at different times, there...

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...

9th Nov

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FIDIC contracts—introduction to the Yellow Book 1999

This Practice Note looks at the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Plant and Design Build 1999, commonly known as the FIDIC Yellow Book 1999.FIDIC...

Produced in partnership with Victoria Tyson of Corbett & Co 12th Jan

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'Pay when paid' and 'paid when certified' clauses

This Practice Note considers ‘pay when paid’ clauses and ‘pay when certified’ clauses in construction contracts, and the relevant provisions of the...

Produced in partnership with Womble Bond Dickinson 12th Jan

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Interim payments in construction contracts

This Practice Note provides an overview of what interim payments are, how the right to be paid (usually by monthly or stage/milestone payments) arises...

9th Nov

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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...

9th Nov

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Duty to warn

This Practice Note examines the extent to which contractors, sub-contractors and consultants have a duty to warn their employer of inadequacies that...

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...

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...

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...

9th Nov

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Execution of deeds—jurisdictional guide

This guide sets out the requirements for executing deeds in various international jurisdictions. The table provides a quick-reference summary of the...

Produced in partnership with Diego Krischcautzky of Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal 13th Apr

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Modern slavery in the construction industry

An estimated seven per cent of the global workforce works in construction. Many millions of people building homes, offices and infrastructure. The...

9th Apr

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FIDIC contracts—reference copies

This document contains quick links to searchable PDF copies of the key FIDIC standard form contracts, including the 2017 editions and 1999 editions of...

8th Apr

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International construction—political considerations

Governmental riskForce majeureThe principle of force majeure has long been recognised in civil law legal systems. It reflects the idea that...

Produced in partnership with Clyde & Co 8th Apr

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Understanding applicable law—a guide for dispute resolution practitioners

This Practice Note explains what is meant by applicable law, also known as governing law, proper law or the choice of law ie the law used to determine...

8th Apr

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Jurisdiction agreements—approach of the courts of England and Wales

This Practice Note looks at the English common law and how the courts of England and Wales will construe and apply it when determining the...

8th Apr

Brexit

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An introduction to arbitration for construction lawyers

What is arbitration?Arbitration is a alternative form of dispute resolution to litigation, under which a dispute is submitted to an arbitrator (or...

Produced in partnership with Mayer Brown 1st Apr

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Execution of contracts—jurisdictional guide

This guide sets out the requirements for executing simple contracts in various international jurisdictions. The table provides a quick-reference...

Produced in partnership with Diego Krischcautzky of Marval, O'Farrell & Mairal. 29th Mar

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FIDIC contracts—introduction

What does FIDIC mean? What do they do?FIDIC stands for 'Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs–Conseils', which is best translated from French as...

Produced in partnership with Mayer Brown 5th Mar

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The Equator Principles

The Equator Principles (EPs) are a risk management framework for determining, assessing and managing environmental and social risk in project...

26th Feb

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Dispute boards—what are they and where are they used?

A dispute board is a panel appointed to assist in the resolution of disputes which arise under a construction contract. It is intended to allow the...

Produced in partnership with Clyde & Co 26th Feb

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International construction contracts—commercial considerations

This Practice Note identifies the key commercial and contractual issues that need to be considered when dealing with construction projects outside the...

Produced in partnership with Clyde & Co 26th Feb

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