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Collateral Warranties in Construction Contracts

Collateral warranties play a fundamental role in the construction industry, providing a direct contractual link between those responsible for designing…
2 months ago
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Let There Be Light: When does loss of light become an actionable claim?

Established over centuries, the legal concept of right to light exerts a considerable influence over property law and the construction…
4 months ago
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Payment Pitfalls: Lessons from Vision Construct v Gypcraft

Why payment deadlines matter in construction contracts In the world of construction contracts, timing is everything….
4 months ago
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John Sisk And The Allocation Of Risk

The recent case of John Sisk and Son Ltd v Capital & Centric (Rose) Ltd [2025] EWHC 594 (TCC) provides…
1 year ago
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Retentions in construction – retention or tension?

Retentions have long been a staple of construction contracts, providing employers with security to ensure performance compliance and defect rectification….
1 year 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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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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The CIJC Working Rule Agreement: An Overview

The CIJC Working Rule Agreement is an agreement that governs the terms and conditions of employment for certain construction workers…
3 years ago
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Do you have a Construction Contract?

The Construction Act imposes statutory implied terms into all construction contracts including payment terms and a right to adjudicate….
3 years ago
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What Developers Need to Know About Limitation following Grenfell

The objective of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) was to reform building safety legislation and fire safety….
3 years ago
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Self-employed contractors – what are the key employment issues?

Many people are aware that contractors are engaged in a different manner to employees, therefore a varied approach needs to…
3 years ago
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Construction projects and negotiations with sub-contractors

What do you need to consider in your relations with sub-contractors to ensure a smooth project in which you are…
3 years ago