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RICS Summary Adjudication Procedure
"Smash and grab" adjudications are one of the most common ways a contractor can seek to recover outstanding debts under a construction contract. Small to medium-sized contractors can often face difficulties, however, when the value of the unpaid...
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JCT 2024 – JCT Announces Next Edition of JCT Contracts
It has been expected for some time, but finally, the JCT has announced that it will be updating its suite of contracts , and it will be the JCT 2024 Edition which is likely to be published in the spring. The likely publication date is expected to...
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"Set off" in the Enforcement of an Adjudicator's Decision
On Friday, 5 May 2023, the Technology and Construction Court ("TCC") handed down its Judgment in the case of FK Construction Ltd v ISG Retail Ltd. The Judgment acts as a reminder of the few situations in which set off may arise in proceedings to...
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Tenant's Fit-Out Works and Insurance: Who Takes On The Risk?
The question of insurance is often a reoccurring issue when it comes to the procurement of fit-out works to a premises that forms part of a larger multi-let building. Tenants need to consider insurance for the existing building and insurance for...
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The Meaning of "Day" – TCC Judgment in Elements (Europe) Ltd v FK Building Ltd 2023
On 21 March 2023, the Technology and Construction Court ("TCC") handed down its judgment in the case of Elements (Europe) Ltd v FK Building Ltd. The judgment focuses on the validity of a payment application and provides clarity as to what is meant...
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Myerson Assists Matillion with Their Office Relocation
Myerson have advised Matillion in relation to their office relocation to Two New Bailey in the Salford gateway site, which is the latest extension to Manchester’s Central Business District. Matillion have taken a 10-year lease of 27,000 sq ft from...
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Myerson Sign the Equal Representation in Adjudication Pledge
The Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution at King’s College London, working in collaboration with The Adjudication Society, produced a report, 2022 Construction Adjudication in the United Kingdom: Tracing trends and guiding reform which...
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Supporting Sustainable Construction through Construction Contracts
It's no secret that the built environment and construction sectors are among the largest contributors to global carbon emissions. With the Government being committed to reaching its net zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2050, the construction...
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The Meaning of Practical Completion
Practical completion is an important concept in the UK construction industry. It marks the point at which a project is considered finished. It is a crucial milestone in any construction project, as it also marks the point at which the contractor...
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The Building Safety Pledge
At the end of January, the Government set a six-week deadline for construction developers to sign the new Building Safety Pledge contract. It is a warning that companies who fail to sign and comply with the contract will face significant...
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Will the New Gateway Process Apply to Projects Starting in 2023?
A key part of the regulatory framework for higher-risk buildings introduced under the Building Safety Act 2022 is the new Gateway regime which involves the scrutiny by the new Building Safety Regulator (Regulator) of the proposals before the...
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Construction Retentions
Retentions are often used on construction projects. This article explains what they are and why you should consider them. Construction retention refers to a portion of the payment that is withheld from a contractor until the completion of a...
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What are Liquidated Damages?
Liquidated damages are a regular feature of construction contracts. This blog explains what they are and why you should use them. Liquidated damages in construction are a contractually agreed upon sum of money that one party to a contract must pay...
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Construction Adjudication Trends
Kings College London has recently published a new report into adjudication titled 2022 Construction Adjudication in the United Kingdom: Tracing trends and guiding reform. It is perhaps the most comprehensive analysis of construction...
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Procurement Contracts: Competitive Tendering
Procurement contracts: where competitive tenders oblige prospective employers to consider them fairly The procurement process has long been a source of frustration within the construction industry. The time and expense contractors and...
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New Building Regulation Requirements for Electric Vehicle Charging Points
Electrifying Changes: New Building Regulation Requirements for Electric Vehicle Charging Points In September 2022, 1 in 10 new car sales in the UK were electric vehicles (EVs), with an estimated 477,000 electric cars on the road and more than...
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Myerson Solicitors Annual Property Update
Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Property Update, which will be of interest to property investors, landlords, developers, professionals or those who simply have an interest in real estate. You can now watch a replay of the live...
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Don’t Hang About, Adjudicate!
In 2021, 2579 construction sector firms across England and Wales became insolvent, which is 19% of all insolvencies. With the furlough assistance long gone and inflation increasing every month, it is very likely that we will see further increases...
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Collateral Warranties ARE Construction Contracts
The Court of Appeal has finally concluded that a collateral warranty can be a construction contract under section 104(1), Construction Act 1996. From the enactment of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 back in 1998, there...
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Crane Oversailing
Property developers have long realised the potential of building vertically. By purchasing comparatively small areas of land, developers can maximise the footprint of their properties by building to a great height. This creates challenges for...
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Top 5 Tips for Starting Construction Adjudication Proceedings
In terms of dispute resolution, construction adjudication is a quick process and can provide a swift and efficient resolution to a construction dispute. The appointed adjudicator has just 28 days to make a decision from the date that the referral...
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JCT 2016 – are you up to speed on the new insurance provisions?
This is the third in a series of articles looking at the key changes to the 2016 suite of JCT contracts. Our first article discussed some of the key changes to the forms and the second article looks at the new payment provisions . This article...
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JCT 2016 – Are You up to Speed on the New Payment Provisions?
This is the second in a series of articles looking at the key changes to the 2016 suite of JCT contracts. This article examines the payment provisions of the standard form JCT Design and Build Contract 2016 ( JCT 2016 ) compared to those contained...
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Top 5 Tips for Defending Construction Adjudication Proceedings
In terms of dispute resolution, construction adjudication is a quick process and can provide a swift and efficient resolution to a construction dispute. The appointed adjudicator has just 28 days to make a decision from the date that the referral...
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