Termination: fortune may favour the brave (and well-prepared)

Termination of contracts is on the rise, even though it is still regarded as a last resort, one that carries risks. Terminating parties should treat the process as a project in its own right, advise Angus Rankin, Mat Parente and Jess Webster of Vinson & Elkins.

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Assessing the Design and Build Risk

Our regular expert insurance market commentary from John D Wright of JD Risk Associates looks at the available design and build risk cover available. Expect greater information requirements from underwriters in the wake of Grenfell before cover is provided, he warns.

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Non-disclosure agreements in settlement: they are not all bad!

Our latest alternative dispute resolution series article looks at the use of non disclosure agreements when settlements are reached. Tracey Summerell of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP says they have their place but need to be carefully considered.

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Legal terms explained: Scott Schedules

A Scott Schedule is a type of document that was originally developed by George Alexander Scott, who was an Official Referee of the office of Official Referees which eventually became the Technology and Construction Court.

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Birmingham PFI roads row goes to judicial review

Birmingham City Council is proceeding with a judicial review process to challenge a Department for Transport refusal to approve a £2.7 billion highways contract.

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Avoid ‘Group Think’ in major project delivery, report says

A report into the delivery of London’s Crossrail project has produced nine key recommendations for improving delivery of complex infrastructure schemes.

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New framework promotes AI experimentation in project delivery

The Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) has published a new framework which sets out how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be harnessed to boost productivity and efficiency in public project delivery.

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News in Brief April 2024

Halton Borough Council is to make contractors include mental health statements in bids for construction work.

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