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Book Reviews

Lauren Fullerton, Assistant Professor at Northumbria University and Door Tenant at Trinity Chambers, reviews two recently published books, one on party walls that is recommended to lawyers, party wall surveyors, academics and members of the public alike; and a guide to construction contracts in Northern Ireland, said to be the first comprehensive resource specifically tailored to the legal landscape of Northern Ireland’s construction industry.

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Construction Law Guide to: Good Faith

Our latest Construction Law Guide series article comes from Clare Rushton and William Hawtin of DLA Piper who explain how good faith works in English law.

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Making the right choice of governing law for offshore wind projects

Parties to offshore wind projects can select whatever governing law they choose, as Marc Loehner, Country Managing Director at Turner & Townsend JUMBO in Germany, explains. Making the right choice in crucial, especially when it comes to managing disputes and other issues that may arise.

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Grenfell Inquiry Report – where does it leave building safety liability?

Chris Leadbetter of Clyde & Co examines the impact of the Building Safety Act, which has placed new burdens on construction and its insurers. Consensus is growing that Government has to step up and acknowledge its share of liability and responsibility for the failings that led to the Grenfell tragedy, he says.

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All contracts that glitter are not gold

Elle Cheung and Jane Hughes of Trowers & Hamlins LLP examine the JCT Design and Build Contract 2024, looking particularly at an amendment which promotes the previous Supplemental Provision 5 to Article 3, thereby making it mandatory. Is it a ‘fluffy’ obligation, lacking teeth?

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Innovation in construction – when am I liable and for how much?

Hsu Mei O’Neill of Watson Farley & Williams LLP discusses the impact of innovative technology and materials on construction as the industry strives to improve efficiency and its sustainability performance. New technology brings new risks, she warns.

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Contractors’ and Consultants’ Environmental Liability

Insurance expert John D Wright examines environmental liability cover available for contractors and consultants. Pollution incidents are not covered by standard policies but environmental impairment cover is increasingly in demand.

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Challenging times

Our regular alternative dispute resolution article comes from Kirsti Olson and Alex Wendelken-Dickson of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP who look at court attitudes to poorly founded challenges to adjudication decisions.

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Legal terms explained: Uniform rules for demand guarantees

The Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees (URDG) are a codified set of contractual rules published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) which govern demand guarantees and counter-guarantees.

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Emergency Arbitration: How can this international concept be applied to UK construction?

Guest Editor Mike Waring of Knights suggests proposed new emergency arbitration procedures could help the UK maintain its reputation as a leading arbitration jurisdiction. Although such procedures are regarded as crucial internationally, they are not covered by the Arbitration Act 1996.

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