Morgan Sindall sues consultant over Old Trafford steel defects

A high court judge has ruled that Morgan Sindall can pursue damages for defective steelwork carried out by a subcontractor as part of its upgrade at Old Trafford Cricket Ground. The post Morgan Sindall sues consultant over Old Trafford steel defects appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Balfour and Travelodge settle £800,000 dispute

Balfour Beatty is on site carrying out work on a Travelodge hotel after an £800,000 dispute over alleged combustible cladding and other defects was settled. In 2020, Construction News revealed that Travelodge was suing Balfour over what it said were faults at the 70-room hotel… The post Balfour and Travelodge settle £800,000 dispute appeared first on Construction News.

Morgan Sindall sues consultant over Old Trafford cricket ground defects

Morgan Sindall is seeking damages from a consultant over defects on Old Trafford Cricket Ground. The case against consultant Capita Property and Infrastructure is set to go ahead after a court ignored the consultant’s pleas to throw it out on the basis that the contractor… The post Morgan Sindall sues consultant over Old Trafford cricket ground defects appeared first on Construction News.

The courts’ robust approach to cladding-defect claims continues

Eric Johnstone is a senior associate at Brodies LLP Solicitors In LDC (Portfolio One) Ltd v George Downing Construction Ltd and European Sheeting Ltd [2022] EWHC 3356 (TCC), the courts have issued their most recent judgment in relation to cladding defects. Background LDC owns three student-accommodation… The post The courts’ robust approach to cladding-defect claims continues appeared first on Construction News.

3 ways to avoid defects in construction

Defects in construction are a common reason for cost overruns, rework, claims, and more—implement these three strategies to avoid defects in your projects. The post 3 ways to avoid defects in construction appeared first on LetsBuild.

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.

Build Safe Live Safe Claims for defective work- A series of short videos by Osborne Clarke

A series of videos explaining the legal viewpoint of potential changes to legislation as a consequence of the Grenfell Tower inquiry.

Beale & Co - Webinar: A Practical Guide to Adjudication and Case Law Update, 07042021

Topics include: 1. Aims of the adjudication process. 2. Steps to consider when bringing an adjudication for the types of claims: defects, valuation and delay 3. Steps to consider when defending an adjudication including jurisdiction. 4. Recent case law and where this fits in to adjudication process.

Building Magazine - Defects and limitation periods, 27042021

Recent defects claims prompted by a renewed focus on building safety highlight common problems with limitation periods

Why should the Contractors Design Submisson Procedure not apply post-Practical Completion under a JCT DB 2016 contract?

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?