New building control changes have far reaching implications

Barry Hembling and Marcus Hensher of Watson Farley & Williams analyse changes introduced this month under the Building Safety Act that fundamentally reform building control, but have attracted little attention.

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Construction Law Guide to: Limitation on liability

Our latest Construction Law Guides series article from Claire Turnbull of DLA Piper looks at limitations on liability. Limitation clauses are interpreted strictly, so clear and unambiguous language should be used where a party seeks to limit liability for losses that would otherwise be recoverable.

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Payment notices and contract mechanisms: the latest lessons

Kim Simon-Robert and Vaila Hornsby of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP analyse the critical aspects of payment provisions within construction contracts with regard to the latest case law, which serves as a reminder for parties to comply diligently with both the contractual and statutory requirements governing payment.

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Spiking the guns of trigger-happy contractors

Barrister Nick Kaplan of 3 Paper Buildings analyses a Technology and Construction Court decision in the first case where it considered whether a contractor had validly exercised a right to terminate under a JCT contract. Permission to appeal has already been granted.

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Termination: fortune may favour the brave (and well-prepared)

Termination of contracts is on the rise, even though it is still regarded as a last resort, one that carries risks. Terminating parties should treat the process as a project in its own right, advise Angus Rankin, Mat Parente and Jess Webster of Vinson & Elkins.

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Assessing the Design and Build Risk

Our regular expert insurance market commentary from John D Wright of JD Risk Associates looks at the available design and build risk cover available. Expect greater information requirements from underwriters in the wake of Grenfell before cover is provided, he warns.

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Non-disclosure agreements in settlement: they are not all bad!

Our latest alternative dispute resolution series article looks at the use of non disclosure agreements when settlements are reached. Tracey Summerell of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP says they have their place but need to be carefully considered.

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Legal terms explained: Scott Schedules

A Scott Schedule is a type of document that was originally developed by George Alexander Scott, who was an Official Referee of the office of Official Referees which eventually became the Technology and Construction Court.

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Birmingham PFI roads row goes to judicial review

Birmingham City Council is proceeding with a judicial review process to challenge a Department for Transport refusal to approve a £2.7 billion highways contract.

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