The complexities of insurance can be intimidating for many in the construction industry and it’s easy to see why. As legal documents, it’s necessary for insurance contracts to be packed full of dense legal terminology – leading many to dismiss it as simply another regulatory hurdle to be overcome. But getting to grips with the… Continue reading Contractor Insurance Types
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Payment Provisions – JCT Subcontracts
The sub-contract is drafted with the intention that valuations regime under the sub-contract should be linked to the Main Contract application dates, commencing with the Interim Valuation Date immediately following the commencement of a sub-contractor’s work on site. The due date for payment is 12 days from the main contract Interim Valuation Date; barring any… Continue reading Payment Provisions – JCT Subcontracts
Costs increase with tender prices static – feeling the squeeze?
With many manufacturers reporting further rises in raw material prices in the third quarter of 2017 and only a small proportion of Main Contractors increasing tender prices to compensate, many are anticipating a squeeze on construction margins in the coming months. The Construction Products Association’s (CPA) construction trade survey for Q3 targeted Main Contractors, builders… Continue reading Costs increase with tender prices static – feeling the squeeze?
Sectional Contracts – Reading between the lines!
CREDIT: Jason Farnell, Commercial Risk Management In the recent judgement in Vinci Construction UK Limited and Beumer Group UK Limited it was argued, under a contract which had been divided into sections, that the delay damages were ‘uncertain, inoperable and unenforceable’ and that therefore the remedy for late performance was not available. The Court took… Continue reading Sectional Contracts – Reading between the lines!
Five trends shaping the future UK housing market
Changing demographics and evolution in technology are having a significant impact on the future of UK housing. Many are hoping that the nation’s housing crisis will be alleviated thanks to technological innovation. But five trends are on the rise and can’t be ignored. Combined, these five trends are meant to shape the future of UK… Continue reading Five trends shaping the future UK housing market
When a Health and Safety Inspector Calls
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have been tasked with keeping people safe and healthy while at work since 1975. They are the body responsible for the encouragement, regulation and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare, and for research into occupational risks in Great Britain. To do this, HSE inspectors conduct numerous site visits… Continue reading When a Health and Safety Inspector Calls
Design and Build – ‘He who decides, designs!’
CREDIT: Jason Farnell, Commercial Risk Management In an un-amended JCT design and build contract, the Contractor’s obligation in respect of design is to ‘complete the design’, meaning that the Client will have prepared initial designs for the project which need to be finalised by the Contractor. The extent to which the design has already been… Continue reading Design and Build – ‘He who decides, designs!’
UK Property Shortage – Practical Solutions
The UK’s property shortage: what practical solutions are being taken to tackle it? “The housing market in this country is broken, and the cause is very simple: for too long, we haven’t built enough homes.” With this powerful statement starts Fixing our broken housing market, the Housing White Paper released by the Government at the… Continue reading UK Property Shortage – Practical Solutions
Design and Build – You’re the specialist!
CREDIT: Jason Farnell, Commercial Risk Management In an un-amended JCT design and build sub-contract, the specialist Contractor’s obligation in respect of design is to ‘complete the design’ for the sub-contract works, including the selection of the specification of materials if not described in the Contractor’s Requirements or the specialist’s own proposals; and also to comply… Continue reading Design and Build – You’re the specialist!
Choosing The Best Cladding For Your Residential Build Project
If you’re managing a residential build project and you’re looking for exterior cladding contractors, there are many factors to consider. Not only do main construction contractors need to assess the reputation and experience of the cladding specialists, but they also need to consider what type of cladding to use. We discuss the options available in… Continue reading Choosing The Best Cladding For Your Residential Build Project