Labour claims delay on no-fault eviction ban “makes mockery” of Conservative promises

Minister said assessment of county court system must be published before ban could be enforced.

MP claims councils lack funding to fight unwanted developments at appeal

Matt Western, MP for Warwick & Leamington, told the House of Commons ”funding cuts” were skewing planning in favour of developers.

Anti-greenwashing rules could lead to ‘greenhushing’ claims lawyer

A leading lawyer has claim companies are “damned if they do, and damned if they don’t” when attempting to implement environmental strategies.

Greenwashing lawsuits could be headed for construction

Here’s how contractors can protect themselves from being accused of making erroneous environmental claims.

Northern Ireland extends time limit for defective building claims

Communities minister Gordon Lyons told the Stormont Assembly on Monday 15 April, that the time limit for owners to make compensation claims in defective buildings is to be extended. The post Northern Ireland extends time limit for defective building claims appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Defects Claims in Construction Projects - by Charles Russell Speechly's

A great summary of the contractual and legal position relating to defects claims in construction projects published in Charles Russell Speechly's 'Insight' journal on 24th March 2023

King's College, London - 2022 Construction Adjudication in the United Kingdom: Tracing trends and guiding reform, October 2022

This Report provides a comprehensive survey of construction adjudication from the perspective of the users, designed to find out what users like about the process, and what they do not. It reveals many attitudes and statistics that support the generally positive view that construction adjudication has been and is successful. But see some key observations below (from the Foreword by The Right Honourable Lord Justice Coulson)

Covid-19 Productivity Claims - Article by HKA November 2022

An Article by Ryan Bennett of HKA on how to demonstrate productivity loss and expense claims related to Covid-19. Considers the importance of the 'measured mile' approach, differentiating Covid-19 impacts from other causations and the old chestnut of adequate record keeping.

The Adjudication Society & King’s College London Report On Construction Adjudication

The other week, King’s College, in collaboration with the Adjudication Society, published their much-anticipated report on construction Adjudication in the United Kingdom. The report analyses the results of two surveys: one addressed to Adjudicator Nominating Bodies; and the other to individuals involved with statutory adjudication.

HKA - CRUX Insight 4th Annual Report - Operating in uncertain times, A regional analysis of claims and dispute causation, Oct 2021

HKA's CRUX Insight Report 2021 identifies and analyses the principal causes of claims and disputes. It offers actionable insight and suggestions to help owners, contractors and the supply chain navigate the risks and minimise or avoid the problems highlighted The findings from this – the fourth annual CRUX Insight report – are based upon investigations of more than 1,400 projects in 94 countries. Combined, they represent a total capital expenditure of over US$2 trillion

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Is adjudication a suitable form of resolution for complex extension of time issues?

Will the floodgates now be opened for insolvent parties to adjudicate without fear of injunction on the grounds of their financial position?

What records should contractors keep to substantiate loss and expense claims for loss of productivity or disruption?

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