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CommentThe madness of NEC the third
This clause was so complicated that the parties offered two different interpretations and the adjudicator went with a third. Which started a whole new round of wrangling 鈥�
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CommentWhat to do about BIM
The Construction Industry Council has published a new standard protocol for BIM level 2. Will it promote adoption?
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CommentSites of archaeological interest: Time to get dug in
Making sure sites of archaeological interest are dealt with appropriately can hold a project up. What steps must be taken to keep any related delays to a minimum?
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CommentLegal brief: Right to light consultation
As the submission period for the consultation closes, the law commission starts its journey through a maze of competing issues
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CommentLegal brief: Duration of disputes
Figures from EC Harris reveal that the duration of disputes in the construction sector in 2012 increased by a third compared to 2011
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CommentThe paperless trial
Technology has already transformed how lawyers deal with information in court - and soon those heavy briefcases could be a thing of the past
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CommentThe sudden death clause
It seems that a contract can contain all sorts of cheering words about partnering and still allow a termination without explanation. Don鈥檛 worry, it all makes sense to lawyers 鈥�
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CommentDamage limitation
Damages-based agreements give parties the freedom to choose how they wish to share the cost and risk of litigation. So, how do they work?
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CommentProject bank accounts: What's not to like?
Project bank accounts provide security of payment to contractors, reduce supply chain risk and even save the client money. They just need to be set up properly
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CommentLondon 2012 suppliers: Big yourself up
Recent reports indicate many eligible firms have yet to apply for a recognition licence from the BOA. But London 2012 suppliers should take advantage - the benefits are well worth it
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CommentArchitect standards: Wrap them up in cotton wool
When things went awry with the Wests鈥� riverside home, and the builder was already insolvent, they sued the architect. Why? He should have taken better care of them
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CommentParty wall disputes: The end of the party
When a claimant drops a claim, they become liable to pay the defendant鈥檚 costs in party wall cases. But the Court of Appeal has recently issued guidance on when the courts can ignore this
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CommentWalter Lilly vs Mackay: A curate鈥檚 egg
Walter Lilly vs Mackay grabbed headlines and produced a lengthy judgement. But exceptional cases should not set general precedents in law
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CommentArchitects Registration Board: Know your place
An architect has been struck off for getting into debt. But is this really 鈥榩rofessional misconduct鈥� to anyone other than the Lord Snootys of the profession?
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CommentSSIs: Beware the newts
Sites of special scientific interest can be a major barrier to development - even if you have planning permission. Here鈥檚 what to look out for
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CommentLegal brief: Do architects certificates operate as contracts?
A decision by Mr Justice Akenhead in a recent case provides some clarity
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CommentWillmott Dixon vs Newlon: A case in points
Tony Bingham鈥檚 column on the recent Willmott Dixon vs Newlon Housing dispute focused on procedural objections - but there鈥檚 an awful lot more to the case than that
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CommentWind farms: Second generation
A lot of lessons have been learned about the technical side of building wind farms. But what about contracts? Lindy Patterson looks at how things have changed in the last decade
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CommentProfessional negligence dispute: On the rocks
When a judge blocked a 拢3m award to whisky maker Whyte Mackay, he questioned whether a professional negligence dispute should have come to adjudication at all
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CommentDoing business in Iraq: Tread carefully
A decade after the invasion of Iraq there are opportunities for UK firms in the country鈥檚 infrastructure sector. But they must be aware of the legal framework they will be working in