All Legal articles – Page 73
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CommentThe class of 2018
Demand for school places is set to rise rapidly over the next few years, particularly in inner-city areas. Does the system need adjusting to free up more land for development?
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CommentA problem shared
Net contribution clauses protect companies from taking all of the blame if another liable party has become insolvent. But it’s important to be sure whose work it covers
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CommentMuddled indemnity
The losing party refuses to pay an adjudication award for fear that the winner will go bankrupt before they get to court. Can the winner’s insurers be of help? Don’t bank on it …
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NewsInformation watchdog to write to 1,200 blacklist victims
Unions hail victory after two years of campaigning to get information commissioner to contact individuals on infamous blacklist
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NewsContractors face two more blacklist High Court actions
Both Ucatt and Unite announce legal claims, bringing total number of cases to four
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NewsRLB under fire over ‘rigged’ Belfast theatre job
Consultant criticised after Stormont committee says it has a ‘strong impression’ that procurement of Lyric Theatre was ‘manipulated’
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NewsThird High Court blacklisting case launched
Ucatt announces new legal action against major contractors
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CommentWhat does the Lewisham Hospital decision mean for the NHS estate?
Services at Lewisham Hospital were saved by the recent Court of Appeal decision, but at what cost to future capital investment?
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NewsChris Boardman calls on mayor to act on cycle deaths
Former Olympic cyclist says Boris Johnson should honour promise to look at banning HGVs during peak hours
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CommentWe need to talk about BIM
BIM is famously the magic formula that will get the industry working together in peace and harmony. But it looks awfully like a way of shifting risk onto subcontractors …
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CommentLetters of intent: Start as you mean to go on
The ongoing dispute between Volkerfitzpatrick and Keller shows the dangers of failing to back up a letter of intent with a finalised, formal subcontract
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NewsLaing O'Rourke targeted by blacklist protestors
Contractor’s Cheesegrater tower and Francis Crick Institute will face demonstations during nation-wide protest this Wednesday
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NewsQatar construction workers 'treated like cattle'
Report by Amnesty International warns Qatar’s construction sector is ‘rife with abuse’ of workers
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CommentIslamic finance: Open for business
David Cameron wants to issue the first Islamic bond outside of the Muslim world. Hamid Yunis, one of the people consulted on the government’s plan, looks at what this could mean for the UK construction sector
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CommentDefining due diligence
An obligation to exercise ‘due diligence’ is a common term in construction contracts, but what does this entail? A recent TCC case provides some guidance
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NewsWates ordered to pay over £280,000 to brickwork contractor
High Court orders Wates to pay compensation to sub-contractor after delaying its start on site
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CommentIs it time to crack the Code for Sustainable Homes?
The government’s Housing Standards Review takes aim at the Code for Sustainable Homes. Our columnist assesses the different options that could replace it
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CommentAlternative dispute resolution: Silence is golden
Engaging in an alternative dispute resolution is not compulsory but ignoring an invitation to participate is likely to lead to costs sanctions
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CommentECO funding: So what happens now?
ECO was supposed to provide support to the government’s Green Deal financing structure – but things haven’t really worked out as planned
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NewsWorker killed by falling stairwell at Laing O'Rourke site
Construction worker killed at Francis Crick Institute site in King’s Cross last Wednesday