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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

The following Construction news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Construction weekly highlights—15 April 2021

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

The following Construction news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on 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

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...

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...

Practice notes

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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Produced in partnership with Victoria Tyson of Corbett & Co 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
Practice notes

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
Practice notes

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
Practice notes

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
Practice notes

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...
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9th Nov
Practice notes

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 specified in the contract, whether by way of an...
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9th Nov
Practice notes

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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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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9th Nov
Practice notes

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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Construction case tracker

The Construction case tracker is a list of key judgments from 2020 and 2021 considered relevant to construction lawyers, with cases listed in reverse...
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19th Apr
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Construction horizon scanner

This horizon scanner, formerly known as the ‘Construction future developments tracker’, identifies key upcoming changes relevant to construction...
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15th Apr
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Infrastructure and energy projects tracker

This Practice Note tracks recent developments relating to certain high-profile UK infrastructure and energy projects.Crossrail (the Elizabeth...
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9th Apr
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Construction case tracker—2018 [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.The Construction case tracker is a list of key judgments from 2018 considered...
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8th Apr
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Construction News Analysis—Brexit toolkit

IP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s...
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8th Apr
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Construction case tracker—2015 [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. The Construction case tracker is a list of key judgments from 2015 (1 June 2015...
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8th Apr
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Construction case tracker—2019 [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.The Construction case tracker is a list of key judgments from 2019 considered...
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8th Apr
Practice notes

Brexit legislation tracker—Construction

IP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s...
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8th Apr
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Practice notes

Construction case tracker—2017 [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. The Construction case tracker is a list of key judgments from 2017 considered...
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8th Apr
Practice notes

Construction case tracker—2016 [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. The Construction case tracker is a list of key judgments from 2016 considered...
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8th Apr
Practice notes

Quantum in construction disputes—key cases

This Practice Note sets out some of the key and/or recent cases that deal with heads of losses which are commonly claimed in construction disputes,...
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8th Apr
Practice notes

HGCRA 1996 payment provisions—key cases

This Practice Note lists key cases concerning the construction contract payment provisions of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act...
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8th Apr
Practice notes

Construction horizon scanner—2018 [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.The Construction horizon scanner tracks key upcoming developments of interest to...
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8th Apr
Practice notes

Construction horizon scanner—2017 [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. The Construction horizon scanner tracks key upcoming developments of interest to...
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8th Apr
Practice notes

Construction horizon scanner—2019 [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. The Construction horizon scanner tracks key upcoming developments of interest to...
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8th Apr
Practice notes

Construction horizon scanner—2020 [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. The Construction horizon scanner tracks key upcoming developments of interest to...
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8th Apr
Practice notes

Construction horizon scanner—2016 [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. The Construction horizon scanner tracks key upcoming developments of interest to...
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10th Mar
Q&As

Is a legislation and consultation tracker available in the Construction module?

Legislation and consultationsThe Construction horizon scanner sets out key upcoming developments relevant to construction lawyers, including in...
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6th Dec

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Forming enforceable contracts—intention to create legal relations

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