Construction

Articles

18 Nov 2024

The rebirth of the standard form

Anthony Armitage explores how contract standardisation and AI can streamline construction agreements and reduce disputes

16 Oct 2024

Adjudication's fragile justice: the roles at play

Anthony Armitage explores how adjudication failures reveal crucial flaws across legal, professional, and evidentiary processes in construction disputes

16 Sept 2024

Building safety law: a brief comparative overview between England and the Bailiwick of Guernsey

Following the tragic events of 14 June 2017, and the devastating loss of 72 lives at Grenfell Tower, and following the publication of the Phase 2 Report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry on 4 September 2024, it was timely to consider the legal issue of building safety on a cross-jurisdictional basis

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