Case studies

"In some areas of research there were also significant time savings. You get to what you are looking for more quickly, which all goes to the value of the product."

Harper Mcleod

Access all 1 documents on Named sub-contractor

GET ACCESS NOW

GLOSSARY

Named sub-contractor definition

Published by a LexisNexis Construction expert

What does Named sub-contractor mean?

A sub-contractor who is named by the employer in the specification or employer's requirements. The contractor bears the risk of the named sub-contractor's procurement and design (in contrast with the position in relation to nominated sub-contractors).

Speed up all aspects of your legal work with tools that help you to work faster and smarter. Win cases, close deals and grow your business–all whilst saving time and reducing risk.

Inflation and materials shortage issues in construction

Inflation and materials shortage issues in construction Construction projects often by their nature can be affected by volatile economic conditions or events which impact the price and availability of the products, materials and labour necessary to carry out the works. This, in turn, can lead to delay or disruption, and cost overruns can be frequent, particularly on larger projects. For example, among the challenges faced by the UK construction industry in 2021 were shortages and soaring costs of key goods and materials, which adversely impacted productivity in several sectors. Increases in the global demand for construction products in the aftermath of the worst effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in 2020 which had a detrimental effect on manufacturing capacity throughout the world, combined with lowered distribution capacity and other conditions impacted supply chains at every point, leading to price rises, prolonged lead times and unavailability. Among the materials affected were timber, steel, cement, roof tiles, paints and electrical components. In 2022, these challenges were further exacerbated by the outbreak of...

Discover our 1 Practice Notes on Named sub-contractor