The importance of being earnest

In the first of a two part article quantity surveyor Iain Wishart gives a personal view of what he regards as the root cause of construction disputes. The unusual commercial nature of construction contracts is a key issue.

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Stormy waters for policyholders

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates examines clauses relating to storm and flood damage in policies. Insurers try to impose their own definitions of terms and the courts do not always support contractors seeking immunity under joint names clauses.

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The ramifications of amending dispute resolution clauses

In our latest Alternative Dispute Resolution series article Tracey Summerell of Dentons LLP urges caution when amending dispute resolution clauses.

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New and proposed legislation: State of play table 247

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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Ryhurst loses procurement case over abandoned hospital deal

Contractor Ryhurst has lost a High Court challenge against an NHS Trust that it accused of breaking Public Contract Regulations over a decision to abandon procurement for a strategic estates partnership contract.

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IR35 – changes ahead

On 6 April 2020, changes to the off-payroll working rules (IR35) will come into effect. IR35 was introduced in 2000 as a tax avoidance measure to ensure that those working like employees (e.g. workers who are engaged by clients via their own limited company acting as an intermediary) pay similar taxes to employees, if they are treated as an employee by their client.

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Legal terms explained: Aliiance contracting

Alliance contracting is a project procurement method whereby a client contracts directly with the supply chain (including key tier 2 contractors and consultants) to establish an integrated and collaborative team (the “Alliance”).

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News in Brief: March 2020

Cost of professional indemnity (PI) insurance has risen sharply for civil engineering contractors in recent months, new research says.

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Grenfell reform may extend to procurement

Construction seems to be constantly under pressure to reform, with pressure heightening in the wake of disasters like the 2017 Grenfell Tower tragedy. These calls seem to fall mostly on deaf ears so the next thing heard is usually calls for the industry to have reform imposed upon it by legislation.

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Grenfell inquiry participants granted witness immunity

Oral evidence given by participants in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry will not be used in any criminal proceedings against them after an undertaking was provided by the Attorney General.

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