Court of Appeal overturns TCC judgment - the latest construction & infrastructure insights from Ashfords

20.11.24

Mark Manning, Lianne Edwards

Our third and final construction and infrastructure bulletin for this year covers:

A Court of Appeal case examining termination provisions in a JCT Design and Build contract.
A refresher on construction contract payment provisions.
Our thoughts on the RIBA's new Building Regulations Principal Designer appointment.
Guidance on what project companies need to think about in connection with PFI handback.

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Providence Building Services v Hexagon Housing Association case update: Court of Appeal overturns TCC judgment on JCT Design and Build termination provisions

This article provides an update on the case, reveals the Court of Appeal’s decision and highlights the key takeaways.

Managing the payment process in construction contracts

As the saying goes, ‘cash is king’, and cash flow is key to the smooth running of any business, particularly for those in construction. So what tools does a construction company have at its disposal to assist it in avoiding unpaid bills?

A-RIBA! Royal Institute of British Architects releases first standard form appointment for new Building Regulations principal designer role

Over the past year, the construction industry has been getting to grips with the new requirements imposed by Part 2A of the Building Regulations 2010.

Engineer Checking Construction Design On Tablet

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Private finance initiative handback of assets – what do project companies need to consider?

With multiple private finance initiative (PFI) contracts due to expire over the next decade, procuring authorities are advised to start considering and preparing for handback sooner rather than later. This guide highlights the key points that project companies need to consider when preparing for the handback of PFI assets.

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