Legal – Page 47
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CommentAdjudication: The lay of the land
Does the work you’re engaged with constitute a ‘construction operation’? You had better be clear on this before you enter into adjudication
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CommentSubrogation: Not so plain sailing
Subrogation and issues of joint insurance often arise when drafting construction contracts. What guidance can a judgment involving a hired boat offer in these areas?
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NewsHewlett Construction creditors owed £11m
Hewlett Construction entered into administration at the end of May owing £11m
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CommentAs time goes by
An adjudicator’s decision is binding until the dispute is finally determined but here’s a case that opens up the question of limitation and how late that determination can take place
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CommentExclusivities: Exclusive arrangements
Exclusivity or lock out agreements are becoming increasingly common. But what are the benefits and why are they so popular all of a sudden?
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CommentOverpayment: Rare need for redress
It should be difficult to overpay on an interim payment but when it does occur, should there be an express term providing for repayment?
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NewsValue of construction disputes grows
The value of construction disputes in 2014 grew sharply in value to an average of £32m
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CommentRight to buy and development
What impact would an extended right to buy have on housing association development programmes?
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CommentDon’t stray from the path
Not acting under strict terms of a contract? Beware - it’s sometimes hard to get back on the straight and narrow
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CommentHeat Network Regulations: Turning up the heat
Calling all developers, landlords and operators: the Heat Network Regulations are now in force and they bring with them some onerous requirements
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NewsLongcross Construction enters into administration
The £190m-turnover, 140-strong firm was impacted by decline in supermarket construction spend
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NewsCheesegrater failure to cost Severfield £6m
Cost of bolt problem wipes out most of steel specialist’s recovering profit
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CommentEeny, meeny, miny, moe
Should you choose arbitration or High Court for your dispute resolution clause? Steep rises in court fees have made the choice trickier
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NewsTerm 'apprenticeship' to be legally protected
Government announces reforms to elevate status of apprenticeship.
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NewsShangri-La sues John Sisk over delays to Shard hotel
Luxury hotel chain is suing contractor for £57m, after flagship London hotel opened a year late
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NewsSon of PC Harrington founder steps down from group companies
PJ Harrington’s directorship of PC Harrington Contractors terminated
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CommentNo bargain in this basement
Basement developments can often be a delicate and troublesome procedure. But who’s at fault if things start to go wrong?
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NewsHampstead mega-mansion plans thrown out
Planning inspector quashes plans to demolish Victorian-era Athlone House and replace it with mega-mansion
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NewsKier completes Mouchel takeover
Deal creates combined company with £9.3bn order book and a leading market share in UK highways
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CommentCaught in a bind
Our columnist examines a homeowners’ dispute where an adjudicator’s decision was held to be finally binding – that is what they asked for