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A lack of principle

Christopher Edwards of 3PB Barristers examines the implications of an appeal court ruling that said the ‘prevention principle’ is not in fact a principle of law, but an implied term. Following this case perhaps nothing has changed – or perhaps everything has.

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Fire damage – tenants beware

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates examines the cover available for fire damage. Landlords as well as tenants should be cautious, he warns, and some case law does not set precedent for all situations.

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The shorter trials scheme

In the latest of our alternative dispute resolution series, Gurbinder Grewal and Tracey Summerell of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP highlight when it is appropriate to use the Shorter Trials Scheme and its sister process, the Flexible Trials Scheme, which are now entrenched as formal court processes in the Civil Procedure Rules.

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New and proposed legislation: State of play table 240

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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Legal terms explained: Suspension

Suspension in the context of construction contracts is typically where: (i) the employer instructs the contractor to pause performance of the works; or (ii) the contractor notifies the employer that it intends to halt performance of the works.

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Honouring the observance rather than the breach

Guest editor Amanda Bucklow, a widely respected Independent Commercial Mediator, says none of the changes in construction practice over the past 20 years or so have tackled the underlying causes of the industry’s adversarial culture. Adjudication has been no help as it undermines both the contract and performance.

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Reports from the courts – May 2019

Our latest round up of construction cases comes from Andrew Croft and Ben Spannuth of Beale & Company Solicitors LLP, focussing on a dispute involving failure to submit a payment or pay less notice; and a widely publicised domestic client case that highlights the importance of a written agreement, a clear brief, and clear and accurate record-keeping.

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Who is in charge?

Our contracts monitor Michael Phipps, Principal of Thurston Consultants, turns his attention to the control of the works section of JCT’s Design and Build Contract 2016. Among new requirements is one for the contractor to appoint a Site Manager approved by the Employer; the person in charge is no more.

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Construction Law Guide to Insolvency

Ross Galbraith of DLA Piper continues our Guides to Construction Law series with a review of UK insolvency processes and measures that can be taken to spot potential problem contractors and protective steps that can be adopted.

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