Legal brief: Right to light consultation

21 May 13

As the submission period for the consultation closes, the law commission starts its journey through a maze of competing issues

Legal brief: Duration of disputes

20 May 13

Figures from EC Harris reveal that the duration of disputes in the construction sector in 2012 increased by a third compared to 2011

The paperless trial

20 May 13

Technology has already transformed how lawyers deal with information in court - and soon those heavy briefcases could be a thing of the past

The sudden death clause

20 May 13

It seems that a contract can contain all sorts of cheering words about partnering and still allow a termination without explanation. Don’t worry, it all makes sense to lawyers …

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…