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CommentLooking back at the legal year: 2024 in construction law
In 2024 fire safety dominated the legal space, while liability caps and conditions precedent also produced a glut of cases
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CommentHow can we make Henry Ford-style housebuilding work?
Nick Pinder, Mariya Rankin and Magdalena Prus explore the contractual and regulatory implications of a cookie-cutter approach to housebuilding
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CommentTinkering with design and build won’t fix anything – but alliancing can
Martin Davis disagrees with Tony Bingham’s diagnosis and remedies with design and build; rather, he says, it’s integrated collaborative teams that bring transformative outcomes, and one proven methodology is insurance-backed alliancing
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CommentOne standard to rule them all?
Gabrielle Coppack, Nick Turner and Matthew Bool on the publication of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard pilot
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CommentStatutory adjudication - the 2024 survey results are in…
An annual survey shows referrals rising strongly, with inadequate contract administration the leading cause of disputes – and women still under-represented
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CommentWhat routes do contractors have to claim against cladding firms?
Contractors facing cladding claims from property owners have more than one possible route to claim in turn against the manufacturers
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CommentAdjudication offers speed – and not at any cost
High-speed dispute resolution such as adjudication may be imperfect, but cost makes it a better option than litigation
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CommentWhat are the consequences for missing contractual environmental and sustainability targets?
What are the consequences for missing contractual environmental and sustainability targets? asks Elizabeth Cully
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CommentSafety comes first in the JCT’s updated contract suite
Peter Hibberd unpacks the new JCT revisions, which embrace the Building Safety Act and the last year’s Building Regulations amendments
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CommentGrenfell shows it’s time to scrap design and build contracts
Design responsibility should not be forced onto the shoulders of builders, argues Tony Bingham
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CommentShedding new light on late payment
Provident vs Hexagon changes the game on late payment – do it twice, and the aggrieved contractor can walk
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CommentConclusive evidence clauses
A new ruling throws the use of conclusive evidence clauses into doubt
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CommentCollateral warranties get clarity at last
A new ruling has provided much-needed clarity on the use of collateral warranties in construction contracts
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CommentRecusal and the Post Office
When a party to a dispute anticipates losing, it may – as a desperate measure – seek recusal on grounds of judicial bias
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CommentThe right to request predictable work
Employers need to prepare for new workers’ rights legislation that comes into force this year
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CommentThere’s a lot to learn: construction law resources on and offline
Tony Bingham highlights a newly published construction law compendium and sets out a range of online resources – many free
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CommentThe Latham report, 30 years on
Constructing the Team called for a more collaborative industry approach and directly led to the introduction of statutory adjudication. But how well is adjudication working today?
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CommentSmash-and-grab claims – and how to avoid them
The contractual time limits on issuing payment and pay less notices are generally pretty tight – be mindful of your obligations or risk becoming liable for payment in full
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CommentCladding remediation liability under the Building Safety Act
The Court of Appeal has clarified the criteria by which the secretary of state should make decisions on liability for cladding remediation, and when developers might reasonably challenge them
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CommentLegal abroad: Doing business in India
Our series turns to the subcontinent, where potential uncertainty over arbitration has recently cast a shadow over this land of legion construction opportunities