Construction Law

Legal terms explained: Entitlement to damages for defects

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In a construction context, a ‘defect’ may arise where there is a failure to complete the work to a specific standard or otherwise in accordance with the contract. Construction contracts often include a definition of ‘defect’, but the precise definition differs depending on the contract. For more information on the meaning of ‘defect’, see our earlier article on defective works.

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Value of UK Investment Bank questioned by MPs

6th February 2023

The independence, strength and value of the first £1bn of deals made by the UK Investment Bank (UKIB) has been questioned by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of MPs.

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Prison sentence for safety breaches

6th February 2023

A company director was given a prison sentence and two companies were fined a total of £379,818.58 including costs for safety breaches that resulted in the death of a worker when panes of glass fell onto him.

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£146k fine for contractor after joiner crushed to death

6th February 2023

A Worcestershire contractor, now in liquidation, has been fined £146k with costs of £4,621.90 after a joiner was crushed and killed by a 20-tonne excavator.

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News in Brief January 2023

6th February 2023

A claim by contractor Morgan Sindall against a consultant for allegedly failing to spot defective steelwork designs for work at Old Trafford cricket ground some ten years ago is being allowed to progress, after the Technology and Construction (TCC) rejected a request for the case to be dropped.

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Developers told to step up to Grenfell related repair costs

6th February 2023

The government’s response to the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in which 72 people died has at last been announced, and there has clearly been a considerable shift in approach to how to prevent another disaster and in who should pay.

Supreme Court landmark ruling on nuisance

3rd February 2023

A landmark ruling from the Supreme Court over residents claims that being overlooked by visitors to the Tate Modern museum in London constitutes a nuisance is expected to catalyse other claims.

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New procurement framework launched to support offsite construction

3rd February 2023

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has awarded a new agreement for offsite construction, which is said to be intended to support the public sector to innovate, drive efficiency and continue to work towards net zero carbon targets.

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‘Warehousing’ claims rejected by court

3rd February 2023

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Payment practices culture change pursued

3rd February 2023

The Government has launched a consultation on plans to force main contractors to publish their retention payment policies and release records of payment practices as part of a drive towards a culture change in payment practices.

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