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Why KPIs are a contracting authority’s friend 

The growing importance of KPIs in public sector contracts gives suppliers more reputational skin in the game, say Rebecca Rees and Jade Divers of Trowers & Hamlins LLP as they reflect on a survey of procurement professionals and lawyers on the impact of Procurement Act promotion of their use.

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Letters of Intent and the Standard of Care  

Joseph Wittenberg of Turner & Townsend Contract Services explains that consultants such as project managers have contractual as well as implied duties to clients under English law. This includes a duty to warn of the dangers of working with serial letters of intent.

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Arbitration in Jamaica – a rising seat in the Caribbean 

Vijay K Bange and Gordon Chan of Irwin Mitchell LLP argue that several Caribbean jurisdictions deserve credit for the success of efforts to become viable arbitral alternatives to the well known centres like London and Singapore. Jamaica in particular now offers a credible and efficient forum for resolving cross-border disputes.

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Insuring the Contract Works 

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates explains that so-called ‘all risks’ Contract Works insurance doesn’t in fact insure all risks. And special treatment might be needed for covering the increasingly popular refurbishments or extensions of existing property, he warns.

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Which litigation-related tasks can non-qualified persons do?

In our latest ADR series article Tracey Summerell and Akil Jackson of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP explain the rules regarding the extent  to which trainees and paralegals can have litigation related tasks delegated to them.

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Legal terms explained: Float in construction contacts

In the context of construction projects, the term “float” usually refers to the amount of time that an activity can be delayed without impacting subsequent activities and/or the contractual completion date. In essence, it is a time contingency that is built into the programme to allow for unforeseen issues.  

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Crude awakening: The strain on construction as the demand for data surpasses oil

Guest Editor Robert Eadie of consultants Rimkus explains the impact of the current surge in data centre development on construction. A rise in disputes is likely as the industry struggles to meet the scale and pace of the new demands; but bringing the right expertise to the table early will help avoid disputes, he argues.

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Legislation state of play table 303

This table, prepared by Alignment Media, provides a regularly amended guide to new and proposed legislation that will affect the construction industry. In addition to EU Directives and UK legislation, the table includes notes highlighting discussion papers issued by both government and non-government organisations, and commentary on the latest developments.

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Reports from the courts: October 2025

In our latest reports of the cases of most interest to construction Andrew Croft, Benjamin Spannuth and Daniela Miklova of Beale & Company Solicitors LLP examine a judgment demonstrating how the residential occupier exception under s106 of the Construction Act 1996 can be raised in adjudication proceedings as a jurisdictional challenge; and one providing another reminder that the courts will seek to enforce adjudication decisions wherever possible and that parties are not entitled to commence a true value adjudication until a previous award has been complied with.

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New rights Bill raises bar for employers

Lucy Gordon of Walker Morris LLP examines the Employment Rights Bill, currently making its way through the legislative process. It places a significant burden on employers, who will need to fundamentally reassess their approach to workforce management, she warns.

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