Smart contracting technology is ready for use

Tracey Summerell and Mark Macaulay of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP analyse the obstacles to smart contracts being widely adopted in construction. The reality of smart contracting may be closer than you think, they suggest.

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Dispute boards’ use likely to grow

The use of dispute boards has been growing on international projects as Rebecca Shorter of White & Case LLP reports. Although the adjudication regime reduces their need in the UK, for larger projects their use looks likely to grow.

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Targeting costs with Alliancing

While growing in popularity, Alliancing remains light years away from being as popular in the UK as it is in Australia, for example. Its use is growing however, as Cecily Davis of Freshfields notes in this examination of the gain/pain sharing that lies at the heart of Alliancing.

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Professional indemnity market hardens

Insurance premiums are rising again, cover is harder to find and the outlook is for more of the same, as insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates explains in this overview of current trends in the professional indemnity market.

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How to improve mediation uptake?

In our latest alternative dispute resolution series article Malcolm Gunnyeon of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP reports on the introduction of a Mediation Bill in Scotland.

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Legal terms explained – What is delay?

In the context of construction projects, ‘delay’ to the project usually means a period of time which extends actual completion beyond the originally planned completion date.

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New and proposed legislation: State of play table 244

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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Quality counts

UK builders are subject to multiple building regulations that set minimum standards for design, construction and alterations to buildings. However, anyone can set up as a builder or tradesperson regardless of their skills or experience.

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Concrete firms fined £36m for cartel activity

Three concrete products firms have been hit with fines totalling more than £36m for breaking competition law by taking part in an illegal cartel.

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Call to create fair economy through procurement

Government should use public procurement more strategically to shape the wider economy, embed social value and level the playing field for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), a report from cross-party political think tank Demos urges.

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