All Legal articles – Page 49
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NewsAll 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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NewsJohn 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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CommentThe 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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NewsBudget 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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CommentCyber 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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CommentAdjudication: 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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CommentSubrogation: 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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NewsHewlett Construction creditors owed £11m
Hewlett Construction entered into administration at the end of May owing £11m
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CommentAs 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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CommentExclusivities: 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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CommentOverpayment: 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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NewsValue of construction disputes grows
The value of construction disputes in 2014 grew sharply in value to an average of £32m
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CommentRight to buy and development
What impact would an extended right to buy have on housing association development programmes?
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CommentDon’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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CommentHeat 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
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NewsLongcross Construction enters into administration
The £190m-turnover, 140-strong firm was impacted by decline in supermarket construction spend
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NewsCheesegrater failure to cost Severfield £6m
Cost of bolt problem wipes out most of steel specialist’s recovering profit
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CommentEeny, meeny, miny, moe
Should you choose arbitration or High Court for your dispute resolution clause? Steep rises in court fees have made the choice trickier
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NewsTerm 'apprenticeship' to be legally protected
Government announces reforms to elevate status of apprenticeship.
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NewsSon of PC Harrington founder steps down from group companies
PJ Harrington’s directorship of PC Harrington Contractors terminated