All articles by Alan Erwin

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    Who pays for plan B?

    2003-08-01T00:00:00Z

    Changing the design that was given planning permission can lead to additional costs, so check that the contract makes it clear which pary is taking on that risk

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    At the mercy of the panel

    2003-03-28T00:00:00Z

    The combustibility of cladding panels is a hot topic, and it's left one architect facing millions of pounds in damages and building owners struggling to afford insurance

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    What's wrong with simple?

    2002-11-15T00:00:00Z

    The Contracts (Right of Third Parties) Act makes collateral warranties and their bureaucratic complications redundant. Yet some lawyers seem reluctant to see them go