RICS and the Goldilocks principle

In our latest alternative dispute resolution series article David Owens of Clyde & Co examines the new, hopefully faster, arbitration service from the RICS.

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Turnover to guide safety fines

Turnover of companies accused of health and safety and corporate manslaughter offences will be taken into account by courts under new ‘definitive guidelines’ for sentencing from the Sentencing Council for England and Wales.

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New projects authority

Infrastructure UK (IUK) and the Major Projects Authority (MPA) are to merge to form the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA), bringing the government’s major project expertise under one body for the first time.

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Illegal worker clampdown

Construction has been targeted in a Home Office drive to catch illegal immigrants working on sites.

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News in Brief – December 2015

A new online filing and document management system is now available for use by parties litigating in the Rolls Building, which includes the Technology and Construction Court. The new system – Court.CE File – was piloted by the TCC over summer 2015. CE File can be accessed at ce-file.uk

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Non-monetary adjudication

In the latest article of our alternative dispute resolution series Christopher Leadbetter of Clyde & Co examines some of the limitations of adjudication in deciding non-monetary issues.

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The design risk – an insurance perspective

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates explains the insurance market view of design risk. Underwriters need a high degree of knowledge of construction law as well as construction technology.

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Too much? Not too late

Vijay Bange of Trowers & Hamlins says the significance of the Supreme Court’s first decision on adjudication will continue to evolve but it is already clearly a reminder of the temporary nature of adjudication, a recognition of its limitations, and a reassertion of the legal entitlement owed to the paying party.

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Contractor insolvency: be prepared

The key considerations when a project is disrupted due to a main contractor insolvency are considered by Dominic Lacey and Catherine Andrews of Eversheds, who recommend protective measures for employers to adopt.

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Good faith and construction contracts

Arguments about good faith duties are increasingly creeping into litigation. Barrister Robert Scrivener of 4 Pump Court takes a sceptical view of their relevance to construction.

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