The Procurement Act 2023 is here - are you ready?

The latest construction insights from Ashfords

In our construction bulletin for Spring 2025 we cover:

  • Our summary guide on the Procurement Act 2023 for the construction sector.
  • The impact of pre and post Enterprise Act administration regimes as seen in the case of
  • Contract Natural Gas Ltd v ZOG Energy Ltd.
  • The importance of knowing your condition precedents.
  • Best practice for issuing clear payment notices.
  • Links to our guides on adjudication, arbitration and litigation.

Attend our seminar with TSA Riley

Join us for an insightful seminar we are hosting with TSA Riley, which will cover key construction topics such as the JCT 2024 updates, extension of time claims, and loss and expense assessments.

- Date: Wednesday 30 April
- Location: Ashfords LLP, London, EC4A 1AN
- Time: 5:30pm welcome refreshments, 6-7pm seminar

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Our guide to the Procurement Act

Procurement Act 'goes live' - a summary guide for the construction sector 

After years of delay and anticipation, implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 finally ‘achieved practical completion’ on the 24 February 2025. In this guide, we provide detail on the aspects of the Procurement Act 2023 most relevant to the construction sector and explore their potential impact on construction contracts and appointments.

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Read our latest articles and insights

Does the administration of a company mean time stops running for limitation purposes?

This article provides a background to the Contract Natural Gas Ltd v ZOG Energy Ltd case, and presents the court's findings including a comparison of pre and post Enterprise Act administration regimes.

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Condition precedents to claiming loss and expense: is a no notice no claim clause effective?

A Scottish appeal court recently confirmed in the FES Ltd v HFD Construction Group Ltd case that the requirement in a contract for the contractor to give notice, if it wants to claim loss and expense, is a condition precedent to the right to receive payment. The decision highlights the importance of giving timely notices and the consequence of not doing so.

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Placefirst Construction Ltd v CAR Construction: is an early 'pay less notice' valid?

Placefirst Construction Ltd v CAR Construction: is an early 'pay less notice' valid?
Smash and grab adjudications are a regular occurrence in the construction industry, embodying the purpose of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 as amended – 'pay now, argue later'.

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Our guide to adjudication

This guide covers everything you need to know regarding adjudication including who can adjudicate, things to consider before commencing an adjudication, the process, benefits and risks and more.

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Our guide to arbitration

This guide discusses all aspects of arbitration including the process, when arbitration applies, pros and cons, appeals and fees.

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Our guide to litigation

This guide is about claims made in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) and the process of obtaining a court judgment.

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