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The imposition of sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine enjoys widespread support across the western world, despite having impacts on industries in the economies of countries that support Ukraine. Vijay Bange of Duane Morris explains how the sanctions affect construction and engineering. This story is only available to subscribers to the … Read more
Thomas Bilton and Jane Hughes of Trowers & Hamlins LLP examine Employer’s contractual suspension rights under the most commonly used building contracts, namely the JCT Design and Build contract (2016 edition), the NEC4 engineering and construction contract and the FIDIC 2017 ‘Red Book’ contract. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition … Read more
All parties across the construction industry with a desire for the radical action needed to ensure its survival are urged to unite in a push for change by Barrister Rudi Klein of KleinLegal and risk management consultant Stephen Woodward in the new print edition of Construction Law. To read more of this and every other news … Read more
Editor’s comment Modern slavery reporting lacks conviction News Editor Steve Dale considers how shortcomings in modern slavery reporting among large companies can be addressed to help stamp out the problem. News This month’s news roundup leads with Housing Secretary Michael Gove’s threat to pursue cladding manufacturers for contributions to remediating unsafe buildings. We also focus … Read more
Our regular round up of the court decisions of most interest to construction from Andrew Croft and Ben Spannuth of Beale & Company Solicitors LLP examines a case that will interest anyone hoping to invoke force majeure clauses against the background of sanctions against Russia; and another that serves as a reminder that terminating parties … Read more
The latest in our Construction Law guides series from DLA Piper is by Clare Rushton, who examines termination provisions in contracts. Termination is rarely uncontentious and frequently results in significant disputes, she warns. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law. If you have a subscription please log in … Read more
A call for collaboration has been made to the construction sector to help secure existing and planned projects against disruption resulting from the crisis in Ukraine, which is expected to escalate materials and energy costs on schemes. From a legal standpoint, the situation may affect the sector in a number of ways. To read more … Read more
Rising costs and decreasing availability of materials have hit the construction sector hard in recent months, along with a range of other problems related to Brexit. Vijay Bange and Tanya Chadha of Duane Morris urge keeping cool heads in this review of fluctuation provisions in major contract forms. This story is only available to subscribers … Read more
Alexander Slade of Vinson & Elkins asks whether the flexibility and collaboration that has been displayed by parties to contracts during the Covid-19 pandemic heralds a new dawn for industry relationships; or will things snap back under the pressure, leading to an increase in disputes? This story is only available to subscribers to the printed … Read more
Covid is set to leave a long and damaging legacy of construction disputes, with financial stress and threats of insolvency likely to drive increasingly aggressive behaviour by clients and contractors, a report says. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account … Read more