All Jargon buster articles
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CommentU is for unliquidated, V is for variation
In the latest of our jargon-busting series, Michael Conroy Harris explains unliquidated damages and variations, for when a project doesn鈥檛 go to plan (or contract)
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CommentS is for suspension, T is for termination of a contract
Want to wind up work on a job early? In the latest of our jargon-busting series Michael Conroy Harris explains how to go about suspending or terminating a contract
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CommentQ is for quantum, R is for repudiation
Don鈥檛 like the terms of a contract? Michael Conroy Harris continues our jargon-busting series and explains how you can repudiate it or make a quantum claim
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CommentM is for Mediation, N is for Novation
Baffled by legal jargon? Don鈥檛 know ab initio novation from non-binding mediation? Luckily, we can tell you all about it. This week: M and N
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CommentL is for limitation rules
A-Z of construction law聽Our beginner鈥檚 guide to legal basics covers L this week 鈥� the limitation on the time a party can claim damages
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CommentK is for key performance indicators
A-Z of construction law聽Our beginner鈥檚 guide to legal basics reaches K, and the increasingly important notion of the key performance indicator
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CommentJ is for jurisdiction
The A-Z of construction law:聽Our instant course in legal concepts continues by asking where a construction contract says legal proceedings should be held
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CommentI is for indemnity
The A-Z of construction law -聽Our instant course in legal concepts continues by asking what exactly is an indemnity and how would you spot one in a contract?
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CommentG is for guarantee, H is for hazardous
The A to Z of construction law -聽Our instant course in legal concepts continues by asking when is a guarantee not a guarantee and how should hazardous materials be handled in contracts?
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CommentE is for express terms, F is for fitness for purpose
The A to Z of construction law:聽Our instant course in legal concepts continues with some advice on how express terms can muddy the waters, and a guide to fitness for purpose obligations
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CommentC is for copyright, D is for defects
The A to Z of construction law聽Our instant course in legal concepts continues with some advice on how to protect your design ideas and what to do if defects come to light on your building
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CommentA is for attestation, B is for breach
Michael Conroy Harris provides a handy bluffer鈥檚 guide for all those who find themselves flustered when dealing with legal terms. This week, A and B 鈥�