All Legal articles – Page 64
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CommentPutting a value on variations
The judgment in the case between MT Hojgaard and E.On highlights why employers should not use the variation process to deal with a breach of contract
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NewsZero carbon exemption may affect one third of homes
Exclusive analysis shows one third of homes could be exempt from standard under new government plans
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NewsRules to boost flood alleviation measures suffer further delay
Long-awaited development rules to help prevent flooding delayed for second time this year
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NewsGMB: Blacklisting compensation talks ‘on the brink of breaking down’
Key meeting between parties reported to have broken down without agreement
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NewsGovernment unveils raft of reforms to boost infrastructure
But ‘catch all’ infrastructure bill sparks concern the reforms may not pass Parliament before next year’s election
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NewsQueen's Speech must 'speed up infrastructure projects', says CBI
CBI calls on government to reform planning process for major schemes
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CommentPlanning performance targets: Not hitting the bullseye
Fast tracking the planning process is one way to tackle the housing shortage - but are planning performance targets having the opposite effect?
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NewsEarls Court threat as Labour eyes legal challenge
New Labour-led Hammersmith Fulham council to run rule over deals the Tories made
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NewsFifa faces calls for Qatar World Cup re-vote
Fresh corruption allegations prompt further opposition to Qatar World Cup
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CommentEU procurement directive: Size matters
A new EU procurement directive will soon demand new contracts for sizeable variations to public projects, but tread carefully: substantial is a subjective word
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CommentWho says it’s not fair?
The supply chain payment charter promises to end retention and lengthy payment schedules. But despite its subjective language it has a sting - you’re signing up to legal obligations
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CommentPutting our faith in BIM
The collaborative sharing of information across projects through Level 2 BIM certainly sounds good on paper. In reality, it relies on a level of trust that the industry has never been comfortable with
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CommentCIOB Consultancy Appointment: Appoint in Time
Last year the CIOB ‘s Complex Projects Contract stressed the importance of time and cost management. Now it is to be joined by a consultancy agreement as it transitions to a suite of contracts
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NewsQatar urged to adopt reforms to protect migrant workers
Report by law firm DLA Piper outlines detailed proposals following global outrage at construction worker deaths
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NewsLegal victory for luxury hotel scheme
Colwyn Foulkes Partners designed-scheme to go ahead after Court of Appeal ruling
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CommentHave your say on CDM changes
The HSE is asking for feedback on its draft CDM regulations so this is a chance for the industry to consider how the proposals will affect businesses and whether standards will be raised
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CommentNet contribution clauses: Make sure it's 'crystal clear'
Net contribution clauses have become common place in certain construction agreements such as consultant appointments, warranties and third party rights schedules in favour of purchaser and tenants
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CommentConditions precedent: Toe the line or else
The presence of condition precedent type clauses in contracts can turn a claim situation on its head
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NewsRICS lobbies for compulsory embodied carbon monitoring
New proposed methodology developed by construction firms could become industry standard
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CommentPutting paid to late payment
Whether further legislation can improve construction’s payment culture is debatable. It’s more about knowing your responsibilities and properly understanding the risks