Why the construction court upheld a £100,000 ‘payment on account’ claim

Peter Stockill is a partner and head of construction advisory and dispute resolution at law firm Penningtons Manches Cooper  Those involved in administering payments under construction contracts know all too well that, in the absence of a payment or pay-less notice, an application for payment… The post Why the construction court upheld a £100,000 ‘payment on account’ claim appeared first on Construction News.

Smash and grabs: when are true value adjudications allowed?

Aidan Steensma is of counsel in the infrastructure, construction and energy disputes team at CMS London A smash and grab adjudication (SGA) involves a party claiming a sum that was applied for but never challenged in a valid payment or pay-less notice (or the ‘notified… The post Smash and grabs: when are true value adjudications allowed? appeared first on Construction News.

Serve a pay-less notice – don’t be caught out

Jon Mahony is partner and head of dispute resolution at law firm Harold Benjamin What is a pay-less notice? Payment under construction contracts is regulated by Part II of the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (“the Construction Act”) and the Scheme for Construction… The post Serve a pay-less notice – don’t be caught out appeared first on Construction News.

Fenwick Elliott - Adjudication Update No.2 of 2022, 08092022

Fenwick Elliott’s James Mullen and Adele Parsons, along with barrister Daniel Churcher of 4 Pump Court, consider a number of recent developments in adjudication practice

Metroun - Valuations & Payments (Part 3 of 3) - Construction Interim Payment Process Explained (HGCR Act), 17112021

Interim payments are vital for construction projects which span over a long duration, as it enables on-going financing for the contractor. However, interim payments are not just a convenience for the contractor, it’s also a requirement under UK law - Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration (HGCR) Act 1996. This video looks at what the Law says and what process needs to be followed