Legal – Page 57
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CommentVariation clauses: At your discretion
Variation clauses allow employers to alter works part way through a project. But they can lead to unfairness if a contractor has to act without waiting for instruction
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NewsHurley Palmer Flatt and Barclays in row over data centre
Engineer has fended off a possible adjudication with Barclays over alleged problems on a data centre project
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CommentScotland: Another country
Scotland may still be part of the United Kingdom, but the extra devolution promised by all three main parties will have consequences for those contracting north of the border
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NewsLegal 500 2014: Building columnists in this year’s top lawyer list
See which of our regular columnists featured in this year’s list of the great and the good in the UK legal trade
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CommentWhen setting-off isn’t letting off
There are circumstances where the paying party may avoid settling an amount awarded by an adjudicator using set-off
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NewsLaing O’Rourke boss wades into prompt payment debate
Exclusive: Anna Stewart intervenes in ongoing debate over mandating prompt payment to suppliers
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CommentConstruction Act: Pay back time
Moves to speed up payment for the supply chain may have tipped the balance too far the other way and some subcontractors are cashing in
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CommentLiquidated damages: The unlikely LADs
A court struck down a liquidated damages clause because when the value of the contract was reduced, it became disproportionate and ‘unconscionable’
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NewsPedestrians injured by falling site hoarding
Two pedestrians taken to hospital with injuries after being hit by a site hoarding at Bellway Homes’ Pembury Circus site in east London
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NewsCampaigners challenge £1bn M4 extension
Friends of the Earth lodges legal challenge to the decision to build a road through the Gwent Levels
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CommentCollaborative working: Age of the team players
The industry has a number of tools to help focus collaborative working. So, is partnering still the future of construction?
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NewsLabour pledges crackdown on 'umbrella' employment schemes
NHS boost to be part-funded by stamping out schemes designed to sidestep bogus self-employment crackdown
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CommentChain of indemnity
A look at a case where an indemnity clause was found to be applicable despite the beneficiary being at fault
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NewsLondon's housing space standards to be rolled out across UK
The government has agreed every local authority should have the chance to adopt the capital’s space standards
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NewsSubcontractors seek to expose late payment
National subcontractor organisations are surveying firms to benchmark the state of payment practices the industry
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CommentFor all practical purposes
A case on the familiar topic of a professional’s duties in certifying practical completion
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CommentLearning to get ahead of the game
Stereotypical substandard student accommodation is changing
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CommentRisky business
More than 80% of the industry complain that contract obligations are becoming too complex. But guarding against risk early on could save money
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NewsInsulation sector braces itself for more job losses
Mark Group announces plans to cut up to 670 jobs and manufacturer Superglass puts business up for sale
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CommentPayment abuse: Won’t pay, must pay
Don’t underestimate the challenge. It’s time to beef up the Payment Charter