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How to improve mediation uptake?

In our latest alternative dispute resolution series article Malcolm Gunnyeon of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP reports on the introduction of a Mediation Bill in Scotland.

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Legal terms explained – What is delay?

In the context of construction projects, ‘delay’ to the project usually means a period of time which extends actual completion beyond the originally planned completion date.

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New and proposed legislation: State of play table 244

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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Quality counts

UK builders are subject to multiple building regulations that set minimum standards for design, construction and alterations to buildings. However, anyone can set up as a builder or tradesperson regardless of their skills or experience.

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Fear of the unknown

Guest editor Stephen Woodward, a risk management consultant, asks whether the early warning system (EWS) approach is helping to produce fit for purpose risk management. He says it could if the industry is prepared to take confident steps forward.

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Reports from the courts – October 2019

Our regular round up of the cases of most relevance to construction from Andrew Croft and Ben Spannuth of Beale & Company Solicitors LLP focusses on a case highlighting that the courts will accept the natural and ordinary meaning of words unless there is evidence to the contrary; and another underlining the importance of clearly pleading your case and fully particularising specific breaches and how they lead to the losses claimed.

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Emerald light shines on underground risks

Editor Nick Barrett outlines the key aspects of the Emerald Book, a new contract launched by FIDIC specifically for use on projects involving tunnelling or other underground works. Proper risk allocation lies at the heart of its ambition, he reports.

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Construction Law Guide to: Claims for time, loss and expense

The latest in our series of Guides comes from Abigail Holmes of DLA Piper who explains the background to contractual claims and advises what employers and contractors should pay particular attention to.

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Practical completion – easier to recognise than define

Mark Lawrence of Macfarlanes LLP analyses the reasons why disputes arise over practical completion and examines relevant case law, including a recent appeal court ruling.

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Letters of intent – a necessary risk?

Oli Macrae of Foot Anstey analyses the reasons for uncertainty that surround letters of intent. Conduct of a party to a contract can result in it being unenforceable, he warns.

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