Construction

Articles

25 Jul 2024

Making sense of the decision in Finch

Harriet Townsend, a Barrister at Cornerstone Barristers, provides a breakdown of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Finch (on behalf of the Weald Action Group) v Surrey County Council and others [2024] UKSC 20, delivered on 20 June 2024, and its wider implications

3 Jul 2024

Collaborative working and conflict avoidance in construction and beyond

Anthony Armitage explores how JCT and RICS initiatives are gaining momentum, offering tools to boost productivity and minimise legal disputes

16 Feb 2024

JCT building contracts: what's the point of amendments?

Anthony Armitage advocates for simpler, unamended JCT contracts to enhance fairness and efficiency in construction

6 Dec 2023

Co-operation is key with Practice Direction 57AD

Ed Patton examines the intricacies of compliance in the Disclosure Pilot Scheme

27 Oct 2023

Bubble trouble: aerated concrete claims and coverage

Amy Lacey sheds light on the impact of the recent scandal involving reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in the context of possible legal and insurance claims

3 Aug 2023

Burges Salmon advises on Belfast mixed-use regeneration project

The firm's Development and Regeneration Built Environment team has advised Translink on the Weavers Cross city centre regeneration project surrounding the new Belfast Grand Central Station.

3 Aug 2023

Rebuilding Ukraine: investor protection amid legal challenges and corruption

Varun Zaiwalla & Zuhair Farouki shed light on legal hurdles and corruption risks that may arise in Ukraine's post-war reconstruction

5 Nov 2021

The Building Safety Bill – ambitious but flawed?

Colin Jones offers critical commentary on the new Building Safety Bill