Beware what you promise on WhatsApp – it could be a binding contract
Informal messages can form a binding contract even without formal documentation
When is an interim account not an interim account?
An employer attempted to argue that an interim application for payment on account wasn’t detailed enough, but the High Court disagreed
Target cost contracts offer a promising pricing model
How does JCT’s new target cost contract compare to its NEC rival – and what are the benefits of this pricing model?
Unpacking the Building Safety Regulator reforms that aim to unlock high-rise delays
What operational changes are being made to help the Building Safety Regulator tackle the excessive gateway approval waits on high-rise residential schemes?
Why an appeal ruling on negligence offers reassurance to valuers
The Court of Appeal has confirmed the two-step test for liability for negligent valuation, in a ruling on Bratt vs Jones
Will the gateway 2 building safety delays lead to more disputes?
As planning gridlock keeps schemes on hold and fingers are pointed, who will carry the can for delay costs? And will clients simply opt out of new-build HRBs altogether?
How do collaborative contracts work?
NEC’s Peter Higgins explains the key differences between traditional forms of contract and the new collaborative breed
When does a contract clause count as a condition precedent?
A new appeal ruling underlines how failure to fulfil notice conditions can jeopardise any later payment claims
Why are we seeing a surge in latent defects claims?
Remediation surveys prompted by post-Grenfell legislation are exposing other defects
Adjudication – what’s to be done? An ANB responds
What are adjudicator nominating bodies doing to address negative perceptions among users of adjudication? Robert Stevenson of TECSA responds to concerns
