Five years on from Grenfell – a review of progress

News editor Steve Dale takes stock of the key building safety developments which have followed in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire. Progress has been slow, with some corners of the industry being urged to show greater impetus.

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Construction Law Guide to Contract Administration

In our latest CL Guides series article Lynn Auchterlonie of DLA Piper examines the role of the Contracts Administrator.

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Enabling the digital twin

Anne-Marie Friel and Alastair Dale of Pinsent Masons LLP explain why BIM will be at the heart of developing the ‘golden thread’ of digital information, and argue that contracts and procurement strategies need to change their approach to accommodate this.

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Dealing with inflation under NEC Secondary Option X1

Inflation is a problem for the industry and it is getting worse. Isobel Moorhouse and Jane Hughes of Trowers & Hamlins LLP examine how the NEC4 engineering and construction contract handles the need for price adjustments.

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The limits of limitation of liability clauses

Barristers Chris Bryden and Georgia Whiting of 4 King’s Bench Walk review recent case law affecting the use and limits of limitation clauses, which reaffirms that the courts are likely to take a strict approach to the construction of an exclusion or limitation clause, particularly where the right in question is a valuable one.

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Tiered Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreements

Vijay K. Bange of Duane Morris examines a recent Hong Kong court decision affecting tiered Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provisions that considers if it is within the jurisdiction of the courts to decide if the parties to a contract have complied with the ratchet dispute resolution procedure.

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Insurers still challenging Covid claims

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates warns that although Covid remains a threat to businesses the insurance industry does not regard pandemics as being covered by non damage denial of access clauses. A Supreme Court ruling leaves some existing individual claims unresolved.

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ADR’s place in the Digital Justice System

Our latest alternative dispute resolution series article, from Tracey Summerell of Dentons UK and Middle East, analyses the role that might be played by ADR as the justice system digitalises.

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Combining efforts to face down inflationary pressures

Construction – like most sectors of the economy – is struggling at the moment with the impacts of steep inflation. Industry reports released in recent weeks have highlighted how the escalating costs of materials and energy may lead to project delays and cancellations, while the threat of insolvencies looms large.

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New and proposed legislation: State of play table 271

This table, prepared by Barrett Byrd Associates, 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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