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Submitted: 01 April 2019
We take a look at the amendments recently issued by NEC.
Submitted: 14 March 2019
The Court reminds architects of the importance of accurate and clear record keeping.
Submitted: 13 February 2019
In this blog post, we look at the procurement of modular construction and the contractual terms that should be included for projects using modular construction.
Submitted: 13 December 2018
This is the third and final blog post in our series on JCT contracts and insolvency, this time looking at the issues around terminating the contractor’s employment in the event of insolvency.
Submitted: 06 December 2018
In Burgess v Lejonvarn the claimants failed in every aspect of their breach of duty claim against the defendant architect.
Submitted: 03 December 2018
Following its consultation proposing a ban on the use of materials that do not meet class A1 or A2 from use in external walls that are 18 meters or over, on 29 November 2018 the Government issued its response. The majority of respondents to the consultation (69%) submitted that combustible materials in cladding systems should be banned. Our review comments on the impact of the proposed ban on the construction industry.
Submitted: 09 November 2018
The Court of Appeal has dismissed the contractor, S&T’s appeal against the TCC judgment in Grove Developments Limited v S&T (UK) Limited.
Submitted: 17 September 2018
This is the second blog post in our series on JCT contracts and insolvency.
Submitted: 31 July 2018
The Court of Appeal has dismissed the contractor's attempt to overturn last year's TCC decision on concurrent delay.
On 19 July 2018, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government initiated an open consultation aimed at seeking views on proposals to clarify fire safety statutory guidance as set out in Approved Document B.
Emily Monastiriotis Partner, London T +44 20 7825 5718
Cian O'Hara Associate, London T +44 20 7825 4082
Maria Moutafi Supervising Associate, London T +44 20 7825 4275
Frances Gordon-Weeks Associate, London T +44 20 7825 3582
Abi Jones Associate , Bristol T +44 20 7825 3369
The discussion focused on the potential impact of the findings and recommendations outlined in the report, including professional negligence claims and associated risks for the construction and insurance sectors.
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17 Sep 2019
Andrew Bailey, Chief Executive of the FCA delivered Brexit Keynote speech at Bloomberg on 16 September 2019.
09 Sep 2019
Data controllers will now have one month from the date of receipt of a DSAR to provide response.
Luxembourg 15 September 2019 deadline approaches requiring notification to CSSF of intentions to continue operating under the transitional regime