Tribunal rejects overengineering argument in £3.7m fire-safety case

A tribunal has ordered a developer-linked firm to pay almost £3.7m towards fire-safety remediation works at a London residential block, after rejecting claims that the scheme was overengineered. The First-tier Tribunal said Hollybrook (UK), which was associated with Hallings Wharf Studios developer EDR Builders, must… The post Tribunal rejects overengineering argument in £3.7m fire-safety case appeared first on Construction News.

Construction must find 206,000 extra workers by 2030, CITB says

The UK construction sector will need an additional 206,000 workers by 2030 to meet demand, according to a report from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). Its latest Construction Workforce Outlook claims the industry requires an extra 41,200 workers each year between 2026 and 2030,… The post Construction must find 206,000 extra workers by 2030, CITB says appeared first on Construction News.

Ardmore faces more BLO claims after £15m appeal granted

Ardmore Group won permission to appeal a £15m building liability order (BLO) ruling two days before seeking administration for its construction arm – but faces three more BLO claims from former clients. On Thursday (11 June), Ardmore’s parent applied to put companies in its construction… The post Ardmore faces more BLO claims after £15m appeal granted appeared first on Construction News.

M&E specialist claims ‘significant turnaround’ in bottom line

London-based Lorne Stewart claims to have delivered a “significant turnaround” in performance after returning to profit following two loss-making years. The mechanical and electrical specialist posted a £1.6m pre-tax profit for the year to 31 December 2025, having recorded a £1.6m deficit in 2024 and… The post M&E specialist claims ‘significant turnaround’ in bottom line appeared first on Construction News.

Study supports physics of fusion power generation, says US developer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has published five peer‑reviewed papers that it claims validate the underlying plasma physics for Arc, the company’s proposed commercial fusion power plant. The post Study supports physics of fusion power generation, says US developer appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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

How do you decide on the validity of loss of overhead and profit in claims from subcontractors and contractors?

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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