Cladding & Fire Safety Work – who pays for it?
Following the Grenfell tragedy, there has been widespread concern about the safety of tall buildings,…
May 13, 2021 By Jim Gorrod
Construction, Coronavirus and the impact on projects
The advice given in this article is correct as of 26th March 2020. The situation…
May 4, 2021 By Jim Gorrod
Planning – is the new Use ‘Class E’ as useful as suggested?
What do you need to know about the new Use 'Class E'? Having been the…
January 21, 2021 By Duncan Tilney
Business Guide – Are you Second Lockdown ready?
With Christmas just around the corner, and with concern over the dramatic rise in the…
November 6, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Government legislation to extend planning permissions due to Coronavirus
The Government have brought in new legislation to extend planning permissions which would have expired…
August 4, 2020 By Chris Tofts
Relief for suppliers during Coronavirus – Procurement Policy Note 02/20
The Cabinet Office has released a Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 02/20 which has been enacted…
July 16, 2020 By Laurie Trounce
Court is not the only option – construction adjudication
Why might adjudication be a cheaper and quicker way of resolving issues for small and…
July 1, 2020 By Guy Michell
Liquidated damages – are they penalties?
Liquidated damages clauses are commonly found in construction contracts making provision for the contractor to…
July 1, 2020 By Guy Michell
VAT changes in the construction industry
HMRC is concerned about the current levels of “missing trader fraud” where a supplier is…
July 1, 2020 By Guy Michell
Liquidated Damages and Termination
It is well known that construction projects often overrun and this can cause problems for…
July 1, 2020 By Guy Michell
What to look out for in Collateral Warranties
Collateral warranties are stand-alone contracts under which contractors, sub-contractors and professional consultants warrant to third…
July 1, 2020 By Guy Michell
Residential Occupiers in Adjudication Proceedings
The Construction Act 1996 states that parties to a construction contract have the right to…
July 1, 2020 By Guy Michell