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Practical Considerations when Terminating a JCT Building Contract

The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) publishes standard forms of building contracts that are used on many construction projects in England…
2 years ago
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Navigating the New Changes to the Joint Contracts Tribunal Design & Build 2024 Contract

On 17th April 2024, the JCT published its long-awaited updated Design and Build Contract (“JCT DB 2024”)….
2 years ago
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Discrimination in the UK Construction Industry

The construction industry is often perceived as being dominated by white, able-bodied, young men, and can be prone to discrimination….
2 years ago
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Typical Amendments to a JCT

The Joint Contracts Tribunal publishes standard forms of building contracts that are used for construction projects in England and Wales….
2 years ago
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Building the Future – The Long-Term Plan for Construction

At the end of January 2023, Building Magazine published the Building the Future Commission’s “Long-Term Plan for Construction” Report….
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New Building Regulations: Leisure & Hospitality Industry

It is hugely important that all those involved in the construction industry understand the new regulations and duties….
2 years ago
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High-rise buildings – who is responsible for their safety?

The Grenfell Tower tragedy sparked the most important review of building safety legislation in the history of the UK….
3 years ago
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A price worth paying? Zero Carbon Homes

Zero carbon homes refers to residential buildings designed and constructed with a primary focus on minimizing carbon emissions….
3 years ago
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The Building Safety Act – The New Raft of Regulations

It is hugely important that all those involved in the construction industry understand the new duties and review their contracts…
3 years ago
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Managing Sickness Absence in the Construction Industry

It is essential to understand the unique challenges that the construction industry faces when it comes to managing sickness absence….
3 years ago
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Construction Adjudications – The Do’s and Don’ts

Adjudication is an alternative method for resolving disputes, without resorting to lengthy and expensive court proceedings….
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New JCT forms of building contract, 2024 Editions expected soon

The JCT announced at an event on 16 June 2023 that new editions of its contracts will be published in…
3 years ago