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Where a builder working on property A causes damage to a neighbouring property, who is liable to the neighbour for that damage, the employer (who owns...
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2nd Mar
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What is practical completion?Practical completion marks the end of the construction period of a project, when the works are 'finished' and the...
2nd Mar
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Build Operate Transfer (BOT) contractsThe Public Private Partnership (PPP) models are a popular way for governments to involve private investment,...
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2nd Mar
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Differences between adjudication and other forms of dispute resolutionThis Practice Note identifies some of the key differences between adjudication...
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2nd Mar
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Liquidated damages in construction contractsThis Practice Note explains what liquidated and ascertained damages (LADs/LDs) are and their purpose in a...
1st Mar
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Time at large in construction contractsThis Practice Note examines the concept of ‘time at large’ in relation to the completion of works under a...
2nd Mar
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Provisional sumsWhat are provisional sums?There is no precise standard definition of provisional sum but it is generally understood to refer to an...
2nd Mar
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What is the difference between termination, determination and a voided contract?In respect of commercial contracts, under English law there is no...
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1st Mar
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Scott Schedules in construction disputesScott Schedules are often very useful in construction disputes. They help to identify the key issues between...
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2nd Mar
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The final account in construction and engineering contractsWhat is the final account?The expression 'final account' refers to the consolidated...
1st Mar
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Fluctuations in construction contractsWhat are fluctuations?Fluctuations provisions are clauses in construction contracts that allow the contract sum...
2nd Mar
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Breach of natural justice in adjudicationProduced in association with 4 Pump CourtPrinciples of natural justiceIf an adjudicator breaches the rules of...
2nd Mar
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New home warrantiesThis Practice Note looks at the principal types of policy or guarantee (other than latent defects insurance) that are currently on...
2nd Mar
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Extensions of time under construction contractsThis Practice Note examines the circumstances in which a construction contract might entitle a...
1st Mar
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Quantum meruit in constructionThis Practice Note looks at what quantum meruit is, the most common situations where a quantum meruit claim may arise in...
2nd Mar
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Roles of professional consultants—construction projectsOn construction projects there may be a large number of professional consultants involved, all...
1st Mar
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