Navigating the complexities of construction contracts requires a keen understanding of prevalent issues that can arise, from variations and delays to payment disputes and defect liabilities. This resource offers essential tools and insights for practitioners to mitigate risks, resolve conflicts, and ensure smooth project execution. Equip yourself with practical guidance tailored to address common challenges and foster successful client outcomes within the construction sector.
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What are preliminaries in a construction contract?What are prelims?‘Preliminaries’ in a construction contract, or ‘prelims’, is typically taken to...
What is a variation on a construction project?A variation (sometimes referred to as a change) is an alteration to the scope of work originally...
Time of the essence—construction contractsWhat does time of the essence mean?Where time is 'of the essence' it means that the stated time for...
Product liability insurance for the construction industryThis Practice Note looks at product liability insurance from the perspective of those engaged...
Provisional sumsWhat are provisional sums?There is no precise, standard definition of provisional sum but it is generally understood to refer to an amount inserted into a bill of quantities, or contract sum analysis, to cover certain items of work that cannot be accurately defined, detailed or
'Pay when paid' and 'paid when certified' clausesThis Practice Note considers ‘pay when paid’ clauses and ‘pay when certified’ clauses in construction contracts, and the relevant provisions of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (HGCRA 1996). Specifically, it looks at:•HGCRA
Escrow accounts and escrow agreementsThis Practice Note examines why parties involved in a construction project may enter into an escrow agreement (or escrow deed) to set up an escrow account. It looks at the benefits of paying funds into escrow, how an escrow account operates and the provisions
What is the difference between 'uniquely identifiable' listed items and 'not uniquely identifiable' listed items?Listed Items are commonly included within the JCT suite of building contracts and defined as ‘Materials, goods and/or items prefabricated for inclusion in the works which are listed as
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