It is common in construction projects for defects to manifest or appear in the works. Most construction contracts require the contractor to return to...
This Practice Note looks at Employer’s Requirements (also referred to as ERs) within a building contract. It explains what Employer’s Requirements are...
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...
What is sectional completion?Where the construction contract splits the works into sections or parts, usually to be started at different times, there...
The JCT Pre-Construction Services Agreement was launched in 2008. A revised edition was published in 2011 to incorporate the amendments to the Housing...
This Practice Note examines the extent to which contractors, sub-contractors and consultants have a duty to warn their employer of inadequacies that...
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...
IntroductionThis Practice Note examines design under the 1999 editions of the Red, Yellow and Silver Books, the Gold Book 2008 and the Pink Book 2010....
This Practice Note considers compensation events in the NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, the occurrence of which may entitle the Contractor to additional time...
This Practice Note identifies the factors to consider when choosing which form of procurement to use for a construction project. It looks at factors...
It is common in construction projects for defects to manifest or appear in the works. Most construction contracts require the contractor to return to...
Claims by contractors for time and/or money are a common feature of construction projects. A claim for time refers to a claim for an extension of time...
This Practice Note examines the Construction Sub-contract between Project Co and the Construction Sub-contractor (also referred to as the Construction...