Liability can rest on probable cause

Michael Mendelblat and Ann Levin of Herbert Smith consider the implications of a recent case that turned on the claimant’s ability to prove the cause of a fire. Cause can be decided on the balance of probabilities.

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Courts main drivers on public procurement

The European Commission is consulting on a new Public Procurement Directive and key changes are expected, warn Christopher Pedder and Angela Fletcher of Trowers & Hamlins in this review of how the Public Contracts Regulations have developed over the past six years.

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Contracts getting ready for BIM

The government is throwing its weight behind Building Information Modelling (BIM) and contract drafters have responded with appropriate new clauses. Shona Frame of MacRoberts analyses the changes being made to become ‘BIM ready’.

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Consider your exit strategy

Devising a sound contract exit strategy is a wise precaution that should be considered at early stages of contract negotiation, advises Akin Akinbode of SNR Denton in this review of the issues that commonly arise at termination.

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Force majeure − the devil is in the detail

Ruth Wilkinson of Dundas & Wilson analyses what force majeure is, and the circumstances in which can it be relied upon in construction contracts. The courts take a narrow view of what a force majeure event is, she explains.

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Design and build insurance cover

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates details what is covered under design and build project insurance – surprisingly, perhaps, not building works. The good news is that a competitive market provides some compensations.

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An appeal to common sense

In this instalment of our regular alternative dispute resolution series Paul Morgan of Clyde & Co welcomes an pilot initiative that is driving some appeal cases towards mediation.

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State of play table 172

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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Nuclear safety boost

Following the nuclear power plant accident in Fukushima, on 24 March 2011 the European Council requested European Nuclear Safety Regulators Group (ENSREG) to review the safety of the nuclear plants in the EU. It combines 17 national reports from countries with nuclear power.

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Complex projects consultation

Consultation ends on 30 July on the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) Complex Projects Contract, the first standard contract published by the Institute in 140 years.

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