Skanska to build science centre in Virginia

Swedish contractor Skanska has signed an $80m contract to build a 38,000 sq m science centre at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. The facility will accommodate… The post Skanska to build science centre in Virginia appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Mace wins £150m over-station job at Liverpool Street

Latest win from Aviva Investors and Allianz Real Estate following earlier Moorgate contract

Ardmore blames inflation and contract issues as profit halves

Inflation and contract complications have slashed Ardmore’s profit by more than half, with pre-tax profit shrinking to £6.5m in the year to 30 September 2022, compared with £15.3m the year prior. In newly released accounts, Ardmore said it made a £27m provision relating to a… The post Ardmore blames inflation and contract issues as profit halves appeared first on Construction News.

McAlpine bags £1bn Sellafield concrete structures deal

Contractor signs 17-year concrete structures and groundworks framework

Sellafield hands mega deals to McAlpine, Severfield and Hare

Sir Robert McAlpine has landed a £1bn deal as a key delivery partner in the Sellafield nuclear clean-up programme.

CIPS - Contract Law: Hints and Tips 01092020

In the podcast from CIPS and Haward Soper you will see some slides incorporating Hawards PhD and a discussion on the following: 1. How do you make a contract work? 2. What does cooperation mean? 3. What is the basis of a good contract? 4. What do you do if you get it wrong? 5. Top 5 tips for success?

Metroun - Advantages of FIDIC, 15122021

FIDIC is one of the most, if not the most used construction contract around the world, with it being used in the Americas, Europe, Africa & Asia. There are other standard forms of contract available, but FIDIC is one of the oldest and is still as popular today as it was a century ago. This video is going to take a look at some of the biggest advantages of the FIDIC contract with a view to explaining its popularity

Metroun - Advantages of JCT, 26012022

JCT stands for ‘the Joint Contracts Tribunal’ and has been in use since 1931, making it one of the most longstanding and well used standard construction contract in a vast number of different countries. JCT is one of the big players when it comes to construction contracts, so this video is going to take a look at some of JCT’s biggest benefits and advantages.

Metroun - Collateral Warranties, What Purpose Do They Serve

Insolvency is a huge risk in the construction industry. What first seems like the perfect project, can quickly become the perfect storm. Sometimes, the beneficiary of a construction project can all of a sudden be left with no contractual link to project stakeholders. This is where Collateral Warranties come in. This video discusses what Collateral Warranties are and the purpose they serve.

Febwick Elliott - Understanding Arbitration Agreements, 25112021

Fenwick Elliott’s Katherine Butler and Olivia Liang look at the nuts and bolts of arbitration agreements, covering: the choice to arbitrate, essential elements of arbitration agreements/clauses, drafting points and how these agreements interact with the underlying contract.

Can an employer alter Sectional Completion requirements once in Contract? What are the potential impacts on section damages?

can changes be made to the contract after works has progressed ?

How does one secure a #contract to provide #accommodations for #contractors in #Birmingham?

Should we award the contract to the subcontractor with the lowest price, even though their previous safety record on our projects is poor

Can I issue a notice to commence to a subcontractor before the tender placement report and sub contract document have been issued and signed?