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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
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.
Read moreThis 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.
Read moreA 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.
Read morePlacefirst 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'.