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NewsHinkley nuclear project could face four-year legal wrangle
Lawyers warn Austrian challenge to European Commission鈥檚 go-ahead for 拢16bn nuclear power project could lead to long delay
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NewsCambridge council to pursue fresh Bam Nuttall busway claim
Vote follows report identifying 拢31m of further problems on troubled busway project
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CommentICC form: The Latest Model
A second edition of the ICC form 鈥� aimed at infrastructure projects 鈥� is on the horizon. But how much of an improvement over its predecessor is the consultative edition?
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NewsMajor contractors facing threat of crane strike
Crane drivers at crane firm HTC Plant to vote on industrial action that could hit sites around the country
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CommentLADs: Sharing the pain
Recent cases may prompt employers to increase the liquidated damages they seek from contractors, who in turn may be more inclined to pass them down to subcontractors
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NewsBoris gives go-ahead to Mount Pleasant scheme
Mayor of London approves controversial development on site currently occupied by Royal Mail sorting office in Farringdon
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NewsBam Nuttall facing fresh 拢31m busway claim
Council given advice that contractor should pay to fix a string of defects on the scheme
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CommentVariation clauses: At your discretion
Variation clauses allow employers to alter works part way through a project. But they can lead to unfairness if a contractor has to act without waiting for instruction
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NewsHurley Palmer Flatt and Barclays in row over data centre
Engineer has fended off a possible adjudication with Barclays over alleged problems on a data centre project
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CommentScotland: Another country
Scotland may still be part of the United Kingdom, but the extra devolution promised by all three main parties will have consequences for those contracting north of the border
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NewsLegal 500 2014: 黑洞社区 columnists in this year鈥檚 top lawyer list
See which of our regular columnists featured in this year鈥檚 list of the great and the good in the UK legal trade
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CommentWhen setting-off isn鈥檛 letting off
There are circumstances where the paying party may avoid settling an amount awarded by an adjudicator using set-off
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NewsLaing O鈥橰ourke boss wades into prompt payment debate
Exclusive: Anna Stewart intervenes in ongoing debate over mandating prompt payment to suppliers
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CommentConstruction Act: Pay back time
Moves to speed up payment for the supply chain may have tipped the balance too far the other way and some subcontractors are cashing in
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CommentLiquidated damages: The unlikely LADs
A court struck down a liquidated damages clause because when the value of the contract was reduced, it became disproportionate and 鈥榰nconscionable鈥�
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NewsPedestrians injured by falling site hoarding
Two pedestrians taken to hospital with injuries after being hit by a site hoarding at Bellway Homes鈥� Pembury Circus site in east London
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NewsCampaigners challenge 拢1bn M4 extension
Friends of the Earth lodges legal challenge to the decision to build a road through the Gwent Levels
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CommentCollaborative working: Age of the team players
The industry has a number of tools to help focus collaborative working. So, is partnering still the future of construction?
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NewsLabour pledges crackdown on 'umbrella' employment schemes
NHS boost to be part-funded by stamping out schemes designed to sidestep bogus self-employment crackdown
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CommentChain of indemnity
A look at a case where an indemnity clause was found to be applicable despite the beneficiary being at fault