A first for frameworks

Professor David Mosey of the Centre of Construction Law at King’s College London, explains the thinking behind the launch of the new standard form Framework Alliance Contract by the Association of Consultant Architects. FAC-1 is already being used on construction and infrastructure works as well as professional and environmental services.

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NEC3 – not to be left in the drawer

Will Buckby of Beale & Company Solicitors LLP warns that NEC3 users who think it is good enough to leave the contracts in the drawer are missing out on valuable project and risk management tools, as well as heightening the risk of disputes.

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Stop, look and listen

Amending standard forms is usually advised against, but Ed Freeman and Rachel Chaplin of Clyde & Co argue that amendments can often make sense. Choosing the right contract from the outset though can avoid the need for many amendments.  

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Decennial liability creates unfamiliar risks

The State of Qatar’s construction market is attracting a lot of interest with a large programme of work related to hosting the 2022 World Cup. Andrew Jones of Dentons explains what contractors and consultants need to look out for under Qatar’s unfamiliar decennial liability regime.

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‘Gaps’ can end in tears

Multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses can save parties time and money but, as Elizabeth Kantor and Philip Parrott of Herbert Smith Freehills warn, there are potential pitfalls to watch out for.

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Bargain basements?

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates looks into the issues around the current trend for excavating extensive basements below prime London properties. Following a number of high profile building collapses, full cover may be hard to find. 

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Adjudication pilot scheme expands

Christine Gordon of Clyde & Co examines an adjudication pilot scheme for professional negligence claims for its potential impact on construction in our latest alternative dispute resolution series article.

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Construction sector fines soar under new guidance

Construction companies have been fined £8M for safety offences since the introduction of new health and safety guidelines at the start of February, according to insurance litigation law firm BLM.

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Rail franchise considers judicial review over regulator’s decision

Franchise contracts are coming under the spotlight with train operating franchise Virgin Trains East Coast (VTEC) reportedly considering a judicial review application over a decision to allow rival operator FirstGroup to run competing train services on the East Coast Mainline.

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