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CommentFooting the bill
Projects often go over budget because of variations, but can the QS be held liable for these extra costs? A recent court judgment finds that this may be the case.
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NewsISG performance slammed by takeover bidder
US investors Cathexis accuses ISG of delivering poor returns as takeover battle continues
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CommentTender processes: Fair game
Great care must be taken over payment procedures and timings before and after practical completion, as ignoring them can prove to be a very expensive exercise
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CommentAdjudication enforcement: Wycombe Demolition Ltd vs Topevent Ltd
Before Mr Justice Coulson. Judgement delivered 31 July 2015
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CommentOpening the floodgates
The floods over the past weeks could lead to a wave of claims and other legal actions. Construction firms should make sure they can stay afloat in a world where flooding is the new normal
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CommentAdjudicators鈥� jurisdiction: By the way 鈥�
Much has been made of the Aspect vs Higgins case鈥檚 implications for limitation periods but it also contained an interesting point on adjudicators鈥� jurisdiction
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NewsHMRC nets 拢154m from construction crackdown
Industry continues to be a main target of HMRC tax investigations
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NewsLaing O'Rourke to sell 拢1.5bn Australian arm
Contractor decides to sell arm and streamline European business
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CommentExpert evidence: British Airways plc vs Paul Spencer and 11 others(present trustees of the Airways Pension Scheme)
Before Mr Justice Warren. Judgment delivered 21 August 2015
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Comment2016: Reading the runes
2015 was harder to call than most thought. And with the looming possibility of Brexit, the new National Infrastructure Commission and the ongoing skills shortage, 2016 looks just as tricky
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CommentArbitration: New toys for the new year
The RICS and CIArb have re-branded arbitration. I like it
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CommentThe Modern Slavery Act: A lawyer's view
The construction industry may come under the spotlight more than others in its response to this legislation
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CommentJVs: Out of joint
When a joint venture is formed, each consortium member will often put forward one or more directors to the board. Conflicts of interest can arise
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CommentCosts Budgets: GSK Project Management Limited (in liquidation) vs QPR Holdings Limited
Before Mr Justice Stuart-Smith. Judgement delivered 24 July 2015
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CommentContracts: If it looks like a duck
You may not have a contract in writing, but if you鈥檝e had meetings about the scope and price of the work and have got on with the work and even been paid for the work, then a contract is just what you have
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NewsGovernment restructures 拢2.9bn consultancy framework
Industry fears second overhaul to hit CCS framework since the summer will cut out potential SME bidders
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NewsPC Harrington Contractors disputes may take three years to resolve
Progress report from PC Harrington Contractors administrator KPMG warns of 鈥渢ime consuming鈥� process
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CommentAnother fine mess
From February next year, new health and safety sentencing guidelines will apply. The approach the Sentencing Council has taken is draconian - with hugely increased fines - but is it fair?
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CommentQuantum meruit: Just desserts
It seems only fair that a party should be paid a reasonable amount for the work it performed. But the courts have taken a nuanced approach to quantum meruit claims