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The limits of disclosure under the pilot—what you won’t get even if you ask (Curtiss v Zurich Insurance plc)

The following Construction news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on The limits of disclosure under the pilot—what you won’t get even if you ask (Curtiss v Zurich Insurance plc)

Construction weekly highlights—29 July 2021

The following Construction news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Construction weekly highlights—29 July 2021

Amendments when limitation is an issue—the court’s approach (D R Jones Yeovil Ltd v Drayton Beaumont Services Ltd)

The following Construction news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Amendments when limitation is an issue—the court’s approach (D R Jones Yeovil Ltd v Drayton Beaumont Services Ltd)

Claim struck out for lack of valid assignment of JCT Contract (Aviva v Shepherd Construction Ltd)

The following Commercial news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Claim struck out for lack of valid assignment of JCT Contract (Aviva v Shepherd Construction Ltd)

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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...

Provisional sums

Provisional sumsWhat are provisional sums?There is no precise standard definition of provisional sum but it is generally understood to refer to an...

Traditional procurement of construction contracts

Traditional procurement of construction contractsThis Practice Note provides a basic explanation of traditional procurement in construction. It looks...

Concession contracts—materials and resources

Concession contracts—materials and resourcesA concession is a form of public private partnership (PPP). It is a long term contractual arrangement...

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Responsibility for Employer's Requirements

Responsibility for Employer's RequirementsThis Practice Note looks at Employer’s Requirements (also referred to as ERs) within a building contract. It...

19th May

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JCT Pre-Construction Services Agreement

JCT Pre-Construction Services AgreementThe JCT Pre-Construction Services Agreement was launched in 2008. A revised edition was published in 2011 to...

19th May

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Construction contract documents

Construction contract documentsIn most cases, a construction contract will incorporate a number of documents that all work together to set out the...

19th May

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NEC Supply Contract

NEC Supply ContractOverview of the NEC Supply ContractThe NEC Supply Contract, or ‘SC’, is part of the NEC3 and NEC4 suites of contracts (see Practice...

19th May

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What is a variation on a construction project?

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...

19th May

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JCT contracts 2016—reference copies

JCT contracts 2016—reference copiesThis document contains quick links to searchable PDF copies of the JCT 2016 standard form contracts. For our full...

19th May

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Oversail licences

Oversail licencesWhy have an oversail licence on a construction project?Under English law, the freehold owner of land will usually own the air space...

19th May

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SBCC (Scottish Building Contract Committee) standard forms of contract

SBCC (Scottish Building Contract Committee) standard forms of contractThis Practice Note looks at the SBCC (Scottish Building Contract Committee)...

Produced in partnership with MacRoberts LLP 19th May

Scottish Law

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Early use and partial possession

Early use and partial possessionTaking occupation before practical completionThe default position in most building contracts is that the contractor is...

19th May

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The prevention principle

The prevention principleThis Practice Note considers the meaning and nature of the prevention principle and its relevance to delay claims in...

Produced in partnership with Tim James Seal 19th May

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Force majeure in construction contracts

Force majeure in construction contractsWhat is force majeure?Force majeure is used to describe an event that occurs which is beyond the control of the...

19th May

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MF/2 Rev 2 (1999)

MF/2 Rev 2 (1999)'MF/2' is one of the suite of Model Forms published on behalf of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the...

19th May

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The contractor's programme

The contractor's programmeThis Practice Note considers the status of the programme in a construction contract, what difference it makes if the...

19th May

Practice notes

JCT contracts 2011—reference copies

JCT contracts 2011—reference copiesThis document contains quick links to searchable PDF copies of the JCT 2011 standard form contracts. For our full...

19th May

In-house

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Section 38 and section 278 Highways Act agreements—contractor’s perspective

Section 38 and section 278 Highways Act agreements—contractor’s perspectiveThis Practice Note examines agreements entered into under sections 38 and...

19th May

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JCT contracts—variations

JCT contracts—variationsThis Practice Note looks at how variations are dealt with under the main forms of JCT contract. For a wider discussion on...

19th May

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Key issues in operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts for renewable energy projects

Key issues in operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts for renewable energy projectsOverviewOperation and maintenance (O&M) of renewable energy...

Produced in partnership with Jonathan Brufal and Robert Currall of Gowling WLG 31st Jul

Practice notes

The National Infrastructure Commission

The National Infrastructure CommissionRole of the National Infrastructure CommissionThe National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) was set up on an...

31st Jul

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Projects lawyers’ completion documents list—waste to energy projects (merchant)—with document explanations

Projects lawyers’ completion documents list—waste to energy projects (merchant)—with document explanationsIntroductionThis Practice Note provides a...

31st Jul

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Guide to insolvency in PFI/PF2 projects

Guide to insolvency in PFI/PF2 projectsThis Practice Note is a guide to insolvency in PFI/PF2 projects. The aim of this Practice Note is to provide...

Produced in partnership with Mathias Cheung of Atkin Chambers 31st Jul

Practice notes

Balance of plant agreements in wind farm projects—Overview

Balance of plant agreements in wind farm projects—OverviewScope of this noteThis note provides an overview of Balance of Plant (BOP) Agreements in the...

31st Jul

Practice notes

What is the Green Deal?

What is the Green Deal?The Green Deal is a scheme, originally designed by the government, now backed by private investors, that enables individuals...

31st Jul

Practice notes

Starting a claim in an energy dispute—a practical guide

Starting a claim in an energy dispute—a practical guideThere are numerous potential complexities involved in disputes arising within the energy...

Produced in partnership with John Gilbert at Bracewell 30th Jul

Practice notes

Projects lawyers’ completion documents list—onshore wind farm and ground mounted solar projects—with document explanations

Projects lawyers’ completion documents list—onshore wind farm and ground mounted solar projects—with document explanationsIntroductionThis Practice...

30th Jul

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Energy storage—construction issues

Energy storage—construction issuesBrexit impactAs of 31 January 2020 (exit day), the UK is no longer an EU Member State, but it had entered an...

Produced in partnership with Richard Streeter and Madi Dacey of Eversheds-Sutherland 30th Jul

Practice notes

Funding models for infrastructure

Funding models for infrastructureThe high level of demand, globally, for public infrastructure at a time when public revenues are restricted and banks...

Produced in partnership with Victoria McGie 30th Jul

Practice notes

Build Operate Transfer (BOT) contracts

Build Operate Transfer (BOT) contractsThe Public Private Partnership (PPP) models are a popular way for governments to involve private investment,...

Produced in partnership with Victoria McGie 30th Jul

Practice notes

Termination of PFI/PF2 contracts

Termination of PFI/PF2 contractsThis Practice Note explains how a PFI or PF2 project can be terminated. It also looks at the consequences of...

30th Jul

Practice notes

Infrastructure projects—project documents

Infrastructure projects—project documentsThis Practice Note examines the main agreements involved in an infrastructure project. The project documents...

Produced in partnership with Victoria McGie 30th Jul

Practice notes

PFI/PF2—the Construction Sub-contract

PFI/PF2—the Construction Sub-contractThis Practice Note examines the Construction Sub-contract between Project Co and the Construction Sub-contractor...

30th Jul

Practice notes

Infrastructure projects—procurement

Infrastructure projects—procurementInfrastructure procurement is the method by which the delivery of a facility is organised. This Practice Note...

Produced in partnership with Victoria McGie 30th Jul

Practice notes

Transport projects—materials and resources

Transport projects—materials and resourcesThis Practice Note includes a brief introduction to transport projects and sets out links to useful...

30th Jul

Practice notes

The National Infrastructure Delivery Plan 2016–2021

The National Infrastructure Delivery Plan 2016–2021The National Infrastructure Delivery Plan 2016–2021 ('NIDP') was published by the Infrastructure...

30th Jul

Practice notes

Parallel loan agreements in PFI/PF2 projects

Parallel loan agreements in PFI/PF2 projectsThis Practice Note looks at parallel loan agreements in PFI and PF2 projects. It considers the background...

30th Jul

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Great Britain electricity interconnector projects—construction contracts

Great Britain electricity interconnector projects—construction contractsThis Practice Note examines some key issues in the construction arrangements...

30th Jul

Practice notes

Facilities Management—contractual issues

Facilities Management—contractual issuesIP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period...

Produced in partnership with Karen Clarke of CMS 30th Jul

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Claim struck out for lack of valid assignment of JCT Contract (Aviva v Shepherd Construction Ltd)

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