Legal news
Concern grows over Daniel Contractors
Northwest specialist faces seven court orders to pay debts totalling £111,698 amid reports of financial difficulties
Architect standards: Wrap them up in cotton wool
When things went awry with the Wests’ riverside home, and the builder was already insolvent, they sued the architect. Why? He should have taken better care of them
Contempt proceedings : Berry Piling Systems vs Sheer Projects
Was there a sufficiently strong prima facie case of contempt to allow committal proceedings to be brought against BPS’s directors?
Working in jurisdictions abroad
Doing business in Iraq: Tread carefully
A decade after the invasion of Iraq there are opportunities for UK firms in the country’s infrastructure sector. But they must be aware of the legal framework they will be working in
International law: 2012 round-up
Building’s international legal experts reflect on a year where arbitration has been increasingly promoted in developing economies
Blacklisting: Where will it end?
How much damage will the unfolding blacklisting allegations inflict on contractors?
The legal view
The paperless trial
Technology has already transformed how lawyers deal with information in court - and soon those heavy briefcases could be a thing of the past
Project bank accounts: What's not to like?
Project bank accounts provide security of payment to contractors, reduce supply chain risk and even save the client money. They just need to be set up properly
BIM
Who's best for BIM?
Appointing a BIM manager early on a project is important to gain maximum benefit and avoid disputes. Is there already someone on the team who could take the job on though?
BIM: Taking the leap
BIM has the potential to change the face of the construction industry, but will it?
BIM: Who does what and when?
Central to the introduction of BIM level 2 will be a protocol that ensures that everyone knows what they can expect from the other parties on the project
BIM and PPC2000: In top form
As BIM embeds itself deeper in the construction industry, contracts that facilitate collaboration in the project team are becoming vital. PPC2000 is one of these…
Public procurement: Don't take it lying down
Challenges to public contract awards are rising - and judges are stepping in where regulators have failed to tread
A quick guide to construction insurance
A quick guide to the different types of insurance that may be required or maintained in connection with a construction and engineering project
Construction Act
The Construction Act: Lost in translation?
As we await the first court judgment on the Construction Act’s amended payment rules, questions remain over whether the law says exactly what legislators meant it to …
The TCC's new home: Roll with the times
The Technology and Construction Court is an increasingly valuable resource and area of expertise. Its new home reflects this and helps it perform on the world stage
