Seddon loses extension fight after preconstruction liability ruling

Seddon Construction has lost its case for a time extension on a project after the High Court ruled liabilities arising under a preconstruction agreement carried over to the final contract. The firm had suffered delays on a job for Cheshire-based Belong (Construction) – which develops… The post Seddon loses extension fight after preconstruction liability ruling appeared first on Construction News.

CZWG sued by council for £5m over Canada Water library ‘defects’

The Architects’ Journal CZWG sued by council for £5m over Canada Water library ‘defects’ The London Borough of Southwark has filed a multi-million pound claim in the High Court against CZWG Architects over the design and construction of Canada Water Library in Surrey Quays The post CZWG sued by council for £5m over Canada Water library ‘defects’ appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Richard Waite

National Highways lodges breach of contract High Court filing against WSP

National Highways has filed a breach of contract filing in the High Court against WSP over the work the consultancy did as the lead advisor to the roads body’s roadmap to net zero. The post National Highways lodges breach of contract High Court filing against WSP appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

High Court enforces £3.3m adjudication against Farrans

The High Court has enforced an adjudication decision ordering Farrans Construction to pay a water supply company £3.27m. Northstone (NI), trading as Farrans Construction, had argued that a payment notice for the amount issued by client United Utilities Water (UU) had not been “clear and… The post High Court enforces £3.3m adjudication against Farrans appeared first on Construction News.

Ardmore loses High Court appeal bid to halt £14.9m Crest payout

Judge refuses appeal route and gives no extra time to pay

Building Magazine - TCC rejects BCC: the perils of serving notices by email, 29042020

A recent High Court ruling highlights how serving notices by email can go wrong – what can you do to avoid this?

Master rules school ought to have taken reasonable steps to prevent exposure to asbestos - Published by CMS Law-Now

In a case that will be of particular interest to the education sector, involving decades-old allegations of asbestos exposure at an independent boarding school, the High Court has held that the test of whether a defendant bears a real prospect of success is a “low bar”. The judgment simultaneously reaffirmed that the “Asbestos Masters” are best placed to apply this rough and ready test, even when furnished with incomplete expert evidence.