Copyright in construction projects
During the course of a construction project, contractors and consultants produce material that will be subject to copyright - documents, photographs, drawings, plans and models.
View ArticleWithout prejudice material in adjudication: Apparent bias
The Technology and Construction Court has reiterated the consequences of parties including 'without prejudice' letters in adjudication proceedings - which may even lead to unenforceable decisions.
View ArticleNew payment regime in construction contracts
An employer must serve a valid withholding notice if it wishes to avoid paying a sum due under a construction contract. Recent changes to the law now mean that failure to serve valid notices may have a...
View ArticleChanges to the Construction Act: implications for construction contracts
On 1 October 2011 changes to the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 will come into force. The changes will apply to any construction contract entered into on or after that date.
View ArticleAdjudicator not entitled to fees for unenforceable decision
Following a recent Court of Appeal decision, adjudicators must take more care to ensure that their decisions are enforceable.
View ArticleCompetition law compliance: OFT investigates construction training services...
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has launched an investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct concerning provision of training services to the construction industry.
View ArticleCopyright in construction projects
During the course of a construction project, contractors and consultants produce material that will be subject to copyright - documents, photographs, drawings, plans and models.
View ArticleWithout prejudice material in adjudication: Apparent bias
The Technology and Construction Court has reiterated the consequences of parties including 'without prejudice' letters in adjudication proceedings - which may even lead to unenforceable decisions.
View ArticleNew payment regime in construction contracts
An employer must serve a valid withholding notice if it wishes to avoid paying a sum due under a construction contract. Recent changes to the law now mean that failure to serve valid notices may have a...
View ArticleChanges to the Construction Act: implications for construction contracts
On 1 October 2011 changes to the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 will come into force. The changes will apply to any construction contract entered into on or after that date.
View ArticleAdjudicator not entitled to fees for unenforceable decision
Following a recent Court of Appeal decision, adjudicators must take more care to ensure that their decisions are enforceable.
View ArticleShoosmiths on Government Procurement Service Legal Services Framework Agreement
Shoosmiths has been appointed to the Government Procurement Service Legal Services framework agreement.
View ArticleCopyright in construction projects
During the course of a construction project, contractors and consultants produce material that will be subject to copyright - documents, photographs, drawings, plans and models.
View ArticleWithout prejudice material in adjudication: Apparent bias
The Technology and Construction Court has reiterated the consequences of parties including 'without prejudice' letters in adjudication proceedings - which may even lead to unenforceable decisions.
View ArticleNew payment regime in construction contracts
An employer must serve a valid withholding notice if it wishes to avoid paying a sum due under a construction contract. Recent changes to the law now mean that failure to serve valid notices may have a...
View ArticleChanges to the Construction Act: implications for construction contracts
On 1 October 2011 changes to the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 will come into force. The changes will apply to any construction contract entered into on or after that date.
View ArticleAdjudicator not entitled to fees for unenforceable decision
Following a recent Court of Appeal decision, adjudicators must take more care to ensure that their decisions are enforceable.
View Article'Proceed with due diligence': What does it mean in construction contracts and...
The Technology and Construction Court examined this issue in a recent case - Sabic UK Petrochemicals Limited v Punj Lloyd Limited - and found that the contractor was in breach of the obligation.
View ArticleAssignment and novation in construction and engineering projects
It is important to understand the difference between assignment and novation when engaging in construction and engineering projects.
View ArticleSite Waste Management Plans revoked in England
The Government has acted on its plan to revoke Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) in England, with effect from the 1 December 2013.
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