Birmingham flash floods underline need for surface-first approach to urban drainage, specialist warns

Flash flooding that affected parts of Birmingham on 27 August has reignited debate over how urban drainage should be managed as extreme weather becomes more frequent. The event, heavy, short-duration rainfall falling on parched, impermeable surfaces, exposed the limitations of a sewer network designed for… The post Birmingham flash floods underline need for surface-first approach to urban drainage, specialist warns appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Entries open for 2026 NZ Forklift Championships

Are you New Zealand’s top forklift driver? Find out by entering the 2026 New Zealand Forklift Championships, held at the Logistics Automation New Zealand event in Auckland on November 10-11. Across the two days, contestants will compete against the best of the best for fabulous prizes, media coverage, and, most importantly, the title of New […] The post Entries open for 2026 NZ Forklift Championships appeared first on Building Today.

Independent Hotel Show unveils future-focused programme for boutique hoteliers

The Independent Hotel Show, in partnership with James Hallam Insurance Brokers, has unveiled its 2026 seminar programme, bringing together leading hoteliers and experts from across hospitality, design, technology, travel and marketing. Taking place at Olympia on 5–6 October, the event will offer two days of practical insight and industry discussion across the Hotel Business Stage, […] The post Independent Hotel Show unveils future-focused programme for boutique hoteliers appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Supply chain engagement planned on five New Hospital Programme jobs

The New Hospital Programme (NHP) has invited suppliers to a supply chain event covering five hospital schemes in the East of England. The event, scheduled for 17 September, will cover projects at Hinchingbrooke, James Paget, Milton Keynes, Queen Elizabeth and West Suffolk hospitals. Construction partners… The post Supply chain engagement planned on five New Hospital Programme jobs appeared first on Construction News.

Industry Judge Recognizes the 2026 ENR New England Excellence in Safety Award Winner

This year's Best Projects award winners will be recognized at ENR New England's Dec. 11 awards event in Boston.

Construo event October 2024 presentations

Earlytrade supply chain payment app. Ambar Kelly risers shaft flooring, and Construo update.

Metroun - Force Majeure in Construction - Is Covid-19 a Force Majeure Event, 12012022

The construction industry (and many surveyors) have had to deal with the contractual implications of COVID-19 which has dictated new ways of working. This video animation highlights that 'force majeure' only applies if there is a force majeure clause in the contract – it is not a general legal principle of universal application. Also, many JCT contracts contain a force majeure provision, whereas NEC contracts contain the equivalent of a force majeure regime

Silver Shemmings Ash - What is Concurrent Delay

Mohammed Haque discusses Concurrent Delay, answering some frequently asked questions including what is concurrent delay and how do the Courts treat it?

Fenwick Elliott - Practical tips for putting claims together – Part 2, 19112020

Following the success of their first webinar back in June 2020, Fenwick Elliott’s Jeremy Glover, Lynne McCafferty QC of 4 Pump Court and George Taft of Secretariat reconvene to consider further how best to prepare and evidence your Covid-19 claims.

COVID-19: Right to designate a force majeure event must be exercised rationally and in good faith - published by CMS Law-Now

In Dwyer (UK Franchising) Ltd v Fredbar Ltd [2021] EWHC 1218 (Ch), Fredbar was a small plumbing business that held a plumbing and drain repair services franchise from Dwyer. The franchise agreement provided that the franchise arrangement would be suspended if the parties were prevented or hindered from carrying out their obligations “by any cause which the Franchisor designates as force majeure”. During the coronavirus pandemic, Fredbar’s owner was medically advised to self-isolate at home in o

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How change in law is considering due to outburst of COVID and what is the interpretation pursuant to FIDIC where pandemic is neutral event

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