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12 January 2021
Construction Firms and Cancel Culture – the pitfalls for builders of consumers’ cancellation rights
Introduction If you or your firm is involved in carrying out building work and construction projects for consumers then it is important...
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3 November 2020
Contract Administrators: Who are they and what do they do?
Introduction Ensuring that a construction contract is properly administered is essential This is where the role of the contract...
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20 August 2018
Can a Company in Liquidation Commence Adjudication?
A Supreme Court decision in a landmark case in 2020 ruled that a company in liquidation can commence the process of adjudication The...
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27 April 2018
Are Residential Occupiers Of Property Excluded From The Construction Act?
If you find yourself involved in a dispute in relation to works being carried out on a property it is important to find out whether the...
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3 April 2018
From ‘Subbie Bashing’ To ‘Smash And Grab’ Adjudication
From Subbie bashing to Smash and Grab Adjudication – what construction professionals need to be thinking every day in order to win or...
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23 November 2016
Revised Pre-Action Protocol For Construction And Engineering Disputes
Keeping the Good, Leaving the Bad A revised Pre-Action Protocol for Construction and Engineering Disputes came into force on 9th...
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6 April 2016
How to defend a construction delay claim
When the time comes to settle the final account contractors and subcontractors are often faced with counterclaims for delay damages...
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7 January 2016
Take Care When Suspending Construction Works For Non-Payment
Updated: February 14, 2019 Can I Suspend Construction Work If I Am Not Being Paid There may be times when an employer or contractor...
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2 July 2015
Settlement Agreement Covered Known But Unascertained Building Defects
Developers, landowners, builders and others entering into settlement agreements to resolve disputes should ensure the agreement makes...
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