All Legal articles – Page 46
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This looks good on paper
You don’t want the sale of your scheme delayed by missing bits of evidence so make sure your development comes complete with a paper trail
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Buyers circle Queen's builder
Administrators for Fairhurst Ward Abbotts say they are in early negotiations with interested buyers
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Another fine mess
Construction companies face vastly increased fines for breaching environmental law – so be clear about the legal implications of your activities or you could end up in big trouble
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Barclays hits back at HPF in £5.7m court battle
Barclays has hit back at consultant Hurley Palmer Flatt in the firms’ ongoing High Court battle
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Are you being served?
Unless the employer serves its payment or pay less notices, it should expect to pay the amount applied for - irrespective of the true value of the work actually carried out
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All clear for Shell Centre as appeal deadline passes
The joint venture between Canary Wharf Group and Qatari Diar is free to begin its development plans for the Shell Centre after the passing of appeals deadline
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John Sisk & Son hits back at Shangri-La over Shard hotel
Contractor removed from fit-out responds to court claim over flagship project with £26m counterclaim
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The change mechanism
In projects where a large number of variations have taken place, should the contractor argue that the entire scheme of work be re-priced?
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Budget to exempt thousands from inheritance tax
Cameron and Osborne also use letter to the Times to signal housing benefit will be cut
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Cyber security: Security protocols
The latest PAS document goes beyond BIM to look at wider security concerns in the digital built environment
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Adjudication: The lay of the land
Does the work you’re engaged with constitute a ‘construction operation’? You had better be clear on this before you enter into adjudication
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Subrogation: Not so plain sailing
Subrogation and issues of joint insurance often arise when drafting construction contracts. What guidance can a judgment involving a hired boat offer in these areas?
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Hewlett Construction creditors owed £11m
Hewlett Construction entered into administration at the end of May owing £11m
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As time goes by
An adjudicator’s decision is binding until the dispute is finally determined but here’s a case that opens up the question of limitation and how late that determination can take place
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Overpayment: Rare need for redress
It should be difficult to overpay on an interim payment but when it does occur, should there be an express term providing for repayment?
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Exclusivities: Exclusive arrangements
Exclusivity or lock out agreements are becoming increasingly common. But what are the benefits and why are they so popular all of a sudden?
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Value of construction disputes grows
The value of construction disputes in 2014 grew sharply in value to an average of £32m
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Right to buy and development
What impact would an extended right to buy have on housing association development programmes?
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Don’t stray from the path
Not acting under strict terms of a contract? Beware - it’s sometimes hard to get back on the straight and narrow
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Heat Network Regulations: Turning up the heat
Calling all developers, landlords and operators: the Heat Network Regulations are now in force and they bring with them some onerous requirements