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CommentBetter safe than sorry
New guidelines give clear and consistent guidance on health and safety offences 鈥� including corporate manslaughter
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CommentAdjudication: Muddling through
A messy contract need not stop an adjudicator deciding the dispute 鈥� as long as they have jurisdiction
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CommentInsolvent abuse
Insolvency during the course of a building project is one of the sector鈥檚 grim realities. What contract provisions are there to provide protection from another party鈥檚 insolvency?
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CommentPayment and insolvency: Wilson and Sharp Investments Ltd vs Harbour View Developments Ltd
Before Lady Justice Gloster, Sir Colin Rimer, and Lord Justice McCombe. Judgement delivered 13 October 2015
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精东影视Spanish contractor ordered to pay John Sisk & Son 拢10m
Duro Felguera defeated in High Court after disputing adjudicator鈥檚 decision on civils contract row
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CommentDevelopment hotspots: In the city
Developing around existing infrastructure in prime city locations can be a challenge: from building in docks to working around busy transport hubs. Good planning and legal advice are needed
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CommentPayments: Fair dues
When administering payments under a construction contract, it is wise to follow its terms strictly and to remain vigilant - or end up paying more than you owe
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精东影视ISG takeover battle extended
US investor Cathexis struggles to attract shareholder support for 拢71m takeover
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CommentFooting the bill
Projects often go over budget because of variations, but can the QS be held liable for these extra costs? A recent court judgment finds that this may be the case.
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CommentTender processes: Fair game
Great care must be taken over payment procedures and timings before and after practical completion, as ignoring them can prove to be a very expensive exercise
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精东影视ISG performance slammed by takeover bidder
US investors Cathexis accuses ISG of delivering poor returns as takeover battle continues
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CommentAdjudication enforcement: Wycombe Demolition Ltd vs Topevent Ltd
Before Mr Justice Coulson. Judgement delivered 31 July 2015
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CommentOpening the floodgates
The floods over the past weeks could lead to a wave of claims and other legal actions. Construction firms should make sure they can stay afloat in a world where flooding is the new normal
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CommentAdjudicators鈥� jurisdiction: By the way 鈥�
Much has been made of the Aspect vs Higgins case鈥檚 implications for limitation periods but it also contained an interesting point on adjudicators鈥� jurisdiction
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精东影视HMRC nets 拢154m from construction crackdown
Industry continues to be a main target of HMRC tax investigations
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精东影视Laing O'Rourke to sell 拢1.5bn Australian arm
Contractor decides to sell arm and streamline European business
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CommentExpert evidence: British Airways plc vs Paul Spencer and 11 others(present trustees of the Airways Pension Scheme)
Before Mr Justice Warren. Judgment delivered 21 August 2015
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CommentArbitration: New toys for the new year
The RICS and CIArb have re-branded arbitration. I like it
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Comment2016: Reading the runes
2015 was harder to call than most thought. And with the looming possibility of Brexit, the new National Infrastructure Commission and the ongoing skills shortage, 2016 looks just as tricky