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Covid-19 – The insurance implications

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates outlines the insurance implications of Covid-19, warning that there may not be a lot the insurance industry can do to alleviate the financial pain inflicted by the pandemic. For the future, a pooling scheme might have to be launched and government backing will be essential.

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Good behaviour: going the extra mile

In our latest alternative dispute resolution (ADR) series, Tracey Summerell of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP considers the government’s call for good behaviour by parties to construction contracts and what that means in practice for those battling the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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New and proposed legislation: State of play table 251

This table, prepared by Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, 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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How soon until infrastructure’s digital revolution becomes the “new normal”?

The Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB) continues to develop a systems-based vision for UK infrastructure and to improve understanding on how a digital approach could be used to better design, build, operate and integrate our built environment.

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Legal terms explained: Force majeure

‘Force majeure’ has no standard definition in English law. However, it is generally understood to be a contractual term which excuses one or both parties from performing their contractual obligations, if the party seeking to rely on the clause is prevented from doing so by a specified event which is outside their control.

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No Construction Act reform in sight after consultation

Guest Editor Nathan McBride of DLA Piper finds interesting insights in the government’s response to its Construction Act consultation, but it’s a case of watch this space for indications of how legislation might develop.

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Reports from the courts: June 2020

Our regular review of the court decisions of most interest to construction from Andrew Croft and Ben Spannuth of Beale & Company Solicitors LLP focusing on a case which supports an adjudicator’s ability to grant an extension to the timetable; and one providing a reminder of the importance of clearly drafted, unambiguous contract provisions.

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Climate change -a wind of change for construction?

Vijay Bange of Duane Morris warns that an increasing focus on climate change when pursuing permission for major infrastructure developments might run counter to post COVID-19 pandemic efforts to reflect the world economy.

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Construction Law Guide to: Insuring a construction project

In our latest Construction Law Guide Jessica Tierney of DLA Piper explains the main types of insurance cover used in construction.

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Litigation funding – preserving cash in uncertain times

Construction disputes, particularly over claims and termination, are expected to increase as the costs of COVID-19 begin to bite. Glenn Newberry and Jessica Neuberger of Eversheds Sutherland explain the role that the different types of litigation funding could play.

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