Planned Maintenance and Building Performance: The Case for Contracted MEP Servicing

The post Planned Maintenance and Building Performance: The Case for Contracted MEP Servicing appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Anyone who has handled a defects liability period knows the pattern. A building is handed over performing to specification, and within eighteen months the operational reality has drifted well away from the design intent. Filters are loaded. Condensate lines are partially blocked. Terminal units are running at flow rates nobody has verified since commissioning. The […]

Why Electrical Estimating Is the First Step Toward Successful Project Delivery

Electrical estimating lays the foundation for successful project delivery by improving cost accuracy, reducing budget risks, and supporting better planning. Accurate estimates help contractors submit competitive bids, control expenses, and keep projects on schedule.

When “follow form” doesn’t follow form: How contractors can avoid hidden excess liability coverage gaps

Follow Form isn’t a guarantee that contractual risk transfer provisions remain intact. Verify coverage closely.

Property industry welcomes plan to end unlimited liability for real estate valuers

The government has proposed removing the rule in early 2027. The post Property industry welcomes plan to end unlimited liability for real estate valuers appeared first on Property Week.

Bitumen Repair: Practical Maintenance Strategies for Australian Properties

Discover effective bitumen repair services in Australia, including pothole repairs, pavement restoration, stormwater management, and asphalt maintenance.

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

Metroun - Construction Bonds Explained, 09112022

In this video Metroun explore construction bonds, the different types of bonds available, and the purpose they serve throughout a construction project

Building Magazine - Sign the EWS1 form at your peril,

Sheena Wood of Beale & Co comments on the EWS1 form that was meant to offer reassurance about fire safety, but in liability terms it’s a death trap for consultants

Beale & company Webinar - Construction Law Update - NEC3 ECC - Part 2, 02112016

Following the overview of the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) in their webinar on 12 April 2016, Beale & Company now look in more detail at the following topics which are of perennial interest: - compensation events, including guidance on how to avoid pitfalls in the mechanisms for their notification and assessment; and - the role of the Project Manager, both in relation to compensation events and more generally

Professional Indemnity Insurance & Design Liability Post Grenfell

Silver Shemmings Ash Seminars Jon Sharp of Silver Shemmings Ash discusses changes in the market place to Professional Indemnity Insurance & Design Liability post Grenfell Jon gives an overview of the Professional Indemnity & Insurance marketplace and why we are currently in a ‘hard’ market along with the facts around Grenfell as they stand today and why, going forward, your Professional Indemnity Insurance will cost you more and cover you for less!

Is it reasonable and market standard for a performance bond guarantor to restrict liability to pay until after completion of the guaranteed works?

How would you estimate a risk regarding green facade wit mid-size plants ? How would you solve liability issues?

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