5 Structural Mistakes That Derail Renovation Budgets (And How to Avoid Them)

The post 5 Structural Mistakes That Derail Renovation Budgets (And How to Avoid Them) appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Substantial renovations can significantly improve a property, but any unexpected structural issues can have an almost immediate impact on costs and timelines. Hidden defects, design changes and insufficient planning often create unnecessary complications.  Thoroughly assessing the existing building and involving experienced residential renovation specialists before work starts can help homeowners identify potential problems early, plan […]

Hawkins\Brown loses bid to block £7.4m defects claim

The Architects’ Journal Hawkins\Brown loses bid to block £7.4m defects claim Hawkins\Brown’s attempt to stop United Living (South) pursuing a £7.35 million claim for defects at a residential block has been thrown out, despite having settled previous litigation over the same scheme The post Hawkins\Brown loses bid to block £7.4m defects claim appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Gino Spocchia

United Living defeats architect’s bid to block £7.35m defects claim

United Living (South) will be able to pursue a £7.35m fire safety and facade defects claim against architect Hawkins\Brown – despite having previously settled litigation over the same tower block. The architect had sought to have the proceedings struck out at the High Court, arguing… The post United Living defeats architect’s bid to block £7.35m defects claim appeared first on Construction News.

Sussex flats costs up 60% as defects found after contractor collapse

The cost of a council housing scheme has increased by 60 per cent following the collapse of its main contractor and the discovery of “serious hidden defects”, a local authority has said. Adur District Council said that the 49-flat scheme in Albion Street, Southwick, West Sussex,… The post Sussex flats costs up 60% as defects found after contractor collapse appeared first on Construction News.

United Living wins right to pursue £7.4m London defects claim

Architect Hawkins Brown fails to block fresh action after earlier £1.6m settlement

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

CN - Five years of inaction on retentions reform is totally unacceptable, 022023

Rudi Klein gives his view on retentions and the impact it has on supply chain firms

CIPS - Contract Development & Mobilisation 02122020

In this CIPS podcast, Roger Holloway talks about the tendering and contract development of a new build construction project

Metroun - NEC3 & 4 - Disallowed Cost Explained, 26082020

If you’re working under NEC Option C, D, E, or F then you need to know about “disallowed cost”. Unlike “defined cost”, this is a cost that cannot be recovered from the employer/ client. As you can imagine, this results in an area of dispute.

Fenwick Elliott LLP - Damages for Defects, 09122021

Lucinda Robinson of Fenwick Elliott and Felicity Dynes of Atkin Chambers discuss how to build, or demolish, a claim for damages arising from defects.

Defects Management, what are the key points to consider after doing inspections of work on site?

What is the extent of my liability for defects correction?