Disputes values falling

Project managers and engineers being too partial to the employers’ interests and failing to understand the procedural aspects of contracts are among the major causes of the rising number of construction disputes worldwide reported by EC Harris in its latest Global Construction Disputes report.

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Route maps demand

Research into the impact of the growing use of framework contracts by public sector clients on small and medium sized (SME) contractors and other suppliers confirms anecdotal evidence that frameworks are creating competitive barriers.

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News in Brief: July 2012

The Confederation of British Industry has thrown its weight behind industry calls for action to break the logjam in attracting private finance including pension funds into new infrastructure investment.

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Book review: Construction Law by Julian Bailey

Construction Law by Julian Bailey Price: £425 Publisher: Informa Law ISBN: 9781843119173 2774 pages; 3 volumes

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Disputes likely to rise

The UK construction market comes out comparatively well on some scores in the latest EC Harris Global Construction Disputes report (see News), which suggests that whereas the global average value of sums involved in construction disputes has fallen over the year since the last report, disputes are taking longer to resolve.

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Declaratory awards in arbitration

In this article, part of our regular alternative dispute resolution series, David Owen of Clyde & Co says there may be a rise in the use of arbitration now it is clear that that arbitrators’ declaratory awards will be enforced by the courts.

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Project insurance not for the small projects

Project insurance is being held up as one way to cut costs on public sector contracts. Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates explains the use of project insurance and highlights some difficulties to be overcome.

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Experts in professional negligence claims

The need for expert evidence in professional negligence claims has been clarified in a recent case. Kayleigh Rhodes of Berrymans Lace Mawer discusses this and another related decision.

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Collateral warranties: your questions answered

Kim Teichmann of Thomas Eggar reviews the always thorny issue of collateral warranties, flagging up the pitfalls to watch out for. Their effectiveness depends on the main contract that is warranted.

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When pressure turns to duress

In today’s tough commercial climate Alastair Young of SNR Denton warns against exerting pressure that the courts may deem to amount to economic duress. Abusing your upper hand can leave the strong open to claims.

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