Professional indemnity market problems

Insurance expert John D Wright, Principal of JD Risk Associates, reports an easing in the market for cover with new entrants at least partly accounting for a slowing down of rate increases. Problems still remain in the post Grenfell Tower tragedy world however.

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Reasons to be cheerful ’23

The latest in our alternative dispute resolution series comes from Tracey Summerell of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP who looks back at achievements of the ADR community in 2022.

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New and proposed legislation: State of play table 276

This table, prepared by Barrett Byrd Associates, 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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Supreme Court landmark ruling on nuisance

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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Legal terms explained: Entitlement to damages for defects

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

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

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

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

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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