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The role of insurance brokers

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates explains the valuable role that insurance brokers can play in ensuring that cost effective cover is provided. They can more than justify their cost, he argues, but need to be carefully selected. When it comes to insuring a construction project, ‘going it alone’ could be costly, even for a one person business.

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When does the pay less notice regime apply?

Laura Lintott of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP analyses the pay less notice regime in the wake of last year’s Court of Appeal ruling on whether the Construction Act applies to final payment applications made after contract completion or termination.

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Adjudication and insolvency

Our latest alternative dispute resolution series article from Russell Banfi of Clyde & Co LLP examines what to expect when liquidators of an insolvent party initiate an adjudication.

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The IPA’s annual report on major projects

The Infrastructure and Projects Authority’s (IPA) Annual Report on Major Projects 2017–18 (the Report) analyses the government’s investment in, and the delivery of, major projects. As well as providing an overview of the allocation of resources across various sectors, the Report provides a detailed four-point plan to improve the delivery of major projects.

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New and proposed legislation: State of play table 233

This table, prepared by Clyde & Co, 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: Misrepresentation

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Steady evolution in dispute resolution

Guest editor Shona Frame of CMS examines changes in attitudes towards dispute management and resolution after 20 years of the ‘Construction Act’. Clear evidence of a continuing move away from the industry’s traditional disputes culture can be seen, she argues.

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Reports from the courts: August/September 2018

Our regular round up of the court decisions of most interest to construction comes from Andrew Croft and Ben Spannuth of Beale & Company Solicitors LLP, including one highlighting the need for clear and broad termination provisions; and one confirming that oral agreements to vary contracts containing NOM clauses may not be effective.

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Pay attention to footnotes

Our contracts monitor Michael Phipps, Principal of Thurston Consultants, continues his review of the JCT Tendering Practice Note 2017. Non-price criteria for assessing best value throw up special problems, he warns.

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Construction Law Guide to: contract administration

Our latest guides to Construction Law series from DLA Piper continues with Yasmin Bailey analysing the role and responsibilities of the contract administrator.

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