Carillion puts spotlight on tendering

Contracts monitor Michael Phipps, Principal of Thurston Consultants, continues his examination of the new JCT Tendering Practice Note. The Carillion collapse will bring the tendering process under fresh scrutiny, he predicts.

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Construction Law Guide to: Design liability

This instalment of the CL guide series by Ross Galbraith of DLA Piper looks at design liability of both contractors and consultants.

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Light at the end of the highways tunnel?

Highways England has suffered some well-known procurement related growing pains since being formed in 2015. But Will Buckby and Andrew Croft of Beale & Company Solicitors LLP see sound reasons to be cheerful for the future of UK roads procurement.

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Managing modern slavery risks in supply chains

The UK is leading the fight against slavery offences with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, says David Hansom of Clyde & Co, who examines the practical strategies for contractors to consider.

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Third party rights in Scotland – all change?

A new third party rights Act came into force in Scotland in February. Kirsty Olson of Dentons asks whether it spells the end for collateral warranties, and can third parties adjudicate?

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Smash and grab here to stay?

Smash and grab adjudications are here to stay, argue Vijay Bange and Oliver Wiliams of Trowers & Hamlins LLP in this review of case law relating to a legitimate strategy purposely sanctioned by the Construction Act.

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Third party insurance for contractors

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates explains what cover is available for liability towards third parties which, although not legally demanded, is essential.

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Short term Brexit boost for arbitration?

Our latest alternative dispute resolution series article comes from Iain Boyle of Clyde & Co who sees a threat from Brexit to the UK’s favoured jurisdiction status for arbitration after a possible short term spike in demand.

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2017 FIDIC Red, Yellow and Silver Books

In December 2017, the Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) launched new editions of its Red (Construction), Yellow (Plant and Design and Build) and Silver (EPC) Books.

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New and proposed legislation: State of play table 227

This table, prepared by Clyde & Co, 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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