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A word of warning to those carrying out works without a fully signed and executed contract in place!…

In the context of building works, the question of whether practical completion is achieved in law has not always been…

Those working in the construction industry will be aware that many standard forms of contract used nationally include obligations……

The duty of good faith has no universally accepted meaning and what it means in a construction contract will depend……

Property defects often leads to significant additional costs as well as adverse publicity for……

Can the parties to a construction contract agree specific clauses as to the allocation of a risk when it comes…

Needless to say, payments and when they are due are a crucial factor in any construction project……

Retentions have commonly been used in construction projects……

Limitation of liability is a big deal for the parties to construction contracts….

Planning Consents and Restrictive Covenants often “butt heads” for developers and private individuals alike. Sometimes it is not appreciated that……

Construction retention deposit schemes are expected to be introduced under government proposals, in the wake of the collapse of Carillion….

Property management companies (MCs) are set up to manage the shared or common areas of a building or development in…