The doctrine of Quantum Meruit is alive and well

Tim Bates of Auckland law firm TM Bates & Co reviews the 2020 High Court decision of Electrix Ltd v Fletcher Construction Company Ltd (No. 2) which recognises the importance of the doctrine of Quantum Meruit for the recoveryof the costs of construction work, in the absence of an enforceable contract. Facts • Fletcher was […] The post The doctrine of Quantum Meruit is alive and well appeared first on Building Today.

Looking beyond the hard hat: what site life taught me about mental health

Fin Topping, trainee quantity surveyor on the realities of site life and the importance of everyday conversations The post Looking beyond the hard hat: what site life taught me about mental health appeared first on Construction Management.

Unclear if government still plans to give some projects ‘critical national importance’ designation

Uncertainty has been cast on the government’s plans to classify certain infrastructure projects as being of ‘critical national importance’ to speed up their delivery. The post Unclear if government still plans to give some projects ‘critical national importance’ designation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Met Office extreme weather report underlines need for homes which can cope with heat, says Actis

A Met Office report stating that the UK’s extreme weather conditions are ‘the new normal’ highlights the importance of ensuring Britain’s homes can cope with both ends of the weather spectrum, says insulation specialist Actis.

The challenge of firestopping in modern construction

As the construction industry advances, its methods change as well. However, fire test standards often lag behind, creating difficulties for stakeholders when it comes to applying tested details to modern applications. Here, Quelfire explores examples of gaps between testing and reality, and highlights the importance… The post The challenge of firestopping in modern construction appeared first on Construction News.

Riser Shafts How to avoid Failure

This educational module looks at riser shafts and the importance of eliminating risk through design. It provides an overview of riser shafts and the challenges they pose. It looks at the worst shaft fire in living memory, to ask whether the construction industry is heeding the lessons learnt from this. It explores the areas the industry must focus on, to highlight the design considerations which must be adopted to ensure risk is eliminated at a project’s earliest stages.

The Importance of Takeoffs in Construction Planning