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Construction weekly highlights—20 June 2019

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Published on: 20 June 2019
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Table of contents

  • Disputes
  • TCC Guide
  • Contract law
  • Quantum meruit
  • Fire safety
  • Scottish Building Regulations
  • Payment
  • Late payment
  • Consultants
  • Negligence

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Article summary

This week’s edition of Construction highlights includes the publication of a new revision of the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) Guide, a ruling on quantum meruit claims in circumstances where a party is found to have run the risk of not being paid (Moorgate Capital v HIG European Capital Partners) and amendments to Scottish building regulations in relation to fire safety.

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