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This is a question being asked in the light of both Covid and the war in Ukraine, which have caused significant cost increases in both materials and labour and delays, The… Read more →
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On behalf of their members Build UK asked our construction team for general advice on the effect of mourning for the Queen and funeral Bank Holiday on building contracts. With… Read more →
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The construction industry is experiencing inflationary pressures, not seen in the UK for 40 years.Unfortunately, it is likely to be with the industry for some time to come. Below we… Read more →
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In Construction Global, Partner Sarah Elliot discusses the positive measures from the current supply chain and material challenges. To read the full article please click here.
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The hardening of the professional indemnity market will not have escaped the notice of anyone in the construction industry recently renewing their cover or developers relying on it. Factors including… Read more →
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Quarterly in advance is published by Wedlake Bell’s Real Estate Team for our clients and contacts in the property world. Contents Dear Claire – can property guardians help landlords with vacant… Read more →
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In a world where the adequacy of our Building Regulations is increasingly being questioned and the insurance market becomes ever harder to navigate, Approved Inspectors (AIs) have found themselves featuring… Read more →
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Having gone to the lengths of negotiating a building contract with sectional completion, it is key that the technical description explaining which part of the works are included in each… Read more →
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The range of new homes warranty schemes currently available in the market is wide but if you are seeking cover to pass on to your purchasers for a residential conversion,… Read more →
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In a recent case (Lulu Construction vs Mullalley & Co) the contractor benefitted from a legal uncertainty regarding compensation for late payment and was awarded his adjudication costs. Although the… Read more →
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What does the Modern Slavery Act do? It introduces a requirement for certain businesses to ensure there is no slavery or human trafficking in their own business and their supply chains. For those businesses… Read more →