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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 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

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)

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)

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

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Scott Schedules in construction disputes

Scott Schedules in construction disputes

Scott Schedules in construction disputesScott Schedules are often very useful in construction disputes. They help to identify the key issues between...

Parent company guarantees (PCGs) in construction

Parent company guarantees (PCGs) in construction

Parent company guarantees (PCGs) in constructionIn the construction industry, parent company guarantees (PCGs) are commonly given to the employer by...

Traditional procurement of construction contracts

Traditional procurement of construction contracts

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

Repair and maintenance contracts

Repair and maintenance contracts

Repair and maintenance contractsThis Practice Note looks at the nature of repair and maintenance contracts, how they are used and the different types...

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The final account in construction and engineering contracts

The final account in construction and engineering contractsWhat is the final account?The expression 'final account' refers to the consolidated...
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19th May
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Quantum in construction claims

Quantum in construction claimsThis Practice Note looks at some of the key considerations that may need to be taken into account when a party to a...
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19th May
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Pre-construction services agreements

Pre-construction services agreementsThis Practice Note explores the use of pre-construction services agreements (PCSAs) which are typically used in...
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19th May
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Step-in rights in a collateral warranty

Step-in rights in a warranty'>collateral warrantyIt is standard practice in construction projects for the contractor, key sub-contractors and...
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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...
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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...
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19th May
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Interim payments in construction contracts

Interim payments in construction contractsThis Practice Note provides an overview of what interim payments are, how the right to be paid (usually by...
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19th May
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Time at large in construction contracts

Time at large in construction contractsThis Practice Note examines the concept of ‘time at large’ in relation to the completion of works under a...
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19th May
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NEC Professional Service Contract

NEC Professional Service ContractThe NEC Professional Service Contract (PSC) is a long form consultant appointment published as part of the NEC suite...
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19th May
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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...
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19th May
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Sectional completion

Sectional completionWhat is sectional completion?Where the construction contract splits the works into sections or parts, usually to be started at...
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19th May
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Duty to warn

Duty to warnThis Practice Note examines the extent to which contractors, sub-contractors and consultants have a duty to warn their employer of...
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19th May
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The Notice of Adjudication

The Notice of AdjudicationProduced in association with 4 Pump CourtA Notice of Adjudication is the first step in commencing an adjudication. This...
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19th May
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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...
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19th May
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Design and build procurement

Design and build procurementThis Practice Note explains what design and build (commonly referred to as ‘D&B’) procurement is. It also considers why an...
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19th May
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Introduction to the HGCRA 1996

Introduction to the HGCRA 1996The need for legislation in the construction industryThroughout the 1980s and the early 1990s, the construction industry...
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19th May

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Construction Glossary—T

Construction Glossary—TA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Taking-Over CertificateThe certificate issued by the Engineer under a FIDIC...
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30th Jul
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Construction Glossary—V

Construction Glossary—VA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZValuationThis normally refers to the process of valuing the work that has...
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30th Jul
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Construction disputes—new starter guide

Construction disputes—new starter guideThis Practice Note provides an introductory guide to construction disputes, aimed at trainee solicitors and...
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30th Jul
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Construction Glossary—Y

Construction Glossary—YA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Y optionsThese are optional clauses in NEC3/NEC4 contracts (known as...
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30th Jul
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Construction Glossary—X

Construction Glossary—XA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z X optionsThese are optional clauses in NEC3/NEC4 contracts (known as...
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30th Jul
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Letters of intent—training materials

Letters of intent—training materialsThese training materials contain template PowerPoint slides and associated notes for use by a trainer when...
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30th Jul
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Construction Glossary—R

Construction Glossary—RA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Referral NoticeOnce a Notice of Adjudication has been given, and a person...
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30th Jul
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Construction Glossary—D

Construction Glossary—DA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZD&BSee Design and build below.DBOSee Design, build and operate below.Date...
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30th Jul
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Common claims under construction contracts

Common claims under construction contracts The nature of construction projects, the contracts agreed and the law surrounding them, means that claims...
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30th Jul
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Construction Glossary—F

Construction Glossary—FA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZFacilities managementFacilities management contracting is essentially a...
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30th Jul
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Construction Glossary—N

Construction Glossary—NA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Named sub-contractorA sub-contractor who is named by the employer in the...
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30th Jul
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Construction law—new starter guide

Construction law—new starter guideThis is an introductory guide to construction law. It is aimed at trainee solicitors and others who are new to...
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30th Jul
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Introduction to construction law—training materials

Introduction to construction law—training materialsThese training materials contain template PowerPoint slides and associated notes for use by a...
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30th Jul
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Construction Glossary—J

Construction Glossary—JA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZJCT contractsThe most popular standard form of building contracts, which are...
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30th Jul
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Construction Glossary—U

Construction Glossary—UA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZUnforeseen ground conditionsGround conditions which may affect the works (in...
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30th Jul
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Introduction to the HGCRA 1996

Introduction to the HGCRA 1996The need for legislation in the construction industryThroughout the 1980s and the early 1990s, the construction industry...
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30th Jul
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Collateral warranties—training materials

Collateral warranties—training materialsThese training materials contain template PowerPoint slides and associated notes for use by a trainer when...
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30th Jul
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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...
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30th Jul
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Construction Glossary—A

Construction Glossary—AA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZABI Model Form of Guarantee BondForm of performance guarantee bond produced...
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30th Jul
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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...
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30th Jul

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Multilateral Trading Facilities (MTFs)

Multilateral Trading Facilities (MTFs)

Multilateral Trading Facilities (MTFs)BREXIT: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 (‘IP completion day’) marked the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. Following IP completion day, key transitional arrangements come to an end and

European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA)

European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA)

European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA)BREXIT: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 (‘IP completion day’) marked the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. Following IP completion day, key transitional arrangements

SRA Code of Conduct for individuals and firms

SRA Code of Conduct for individuals and firms

SRA Code of Conduct for individuals and firmsThis Practice Note provides guidance on the SRA Codes of Conduct, contained in the SRA Standards and Regulations, in force from 25 November 2019. The SRA Standards and Regulations include two Codes of Conduct—a Code forSolicitors, RELs and RFLs and a Code

Public inquiry procedure

Public inquiry procedure

Public inquiry procedureThe procedure by which a public inquiry is conducted will vary significantly from one inquiry to the next. Even for inquiries established under the Inquiries Act 2005 (IA 2005), the associated inquiry rules are not particularly prescriptive as to how they ought to be