Legal Brief: When two professionals seal a drawing, who is responsible?

More than just a simple ritual or formality, an architect’s or engineer’s seal placed on drawings is perhaps the most important statement that can be made by one of these practicing professionals The post Legal Brief: When two professionals seal a drawing, who is responsible? appeared first on Civil Engineering Source.

Judge throws out legal challenge to DfT’s £27bn road building plan

A High Court judge has ruled that transport secretary Grant Shapps did not break the law when approving the £27.4bn Road Investment Strategy (RIS2). The post Judge throws out legal challenge to DfT’s £27bn road building plan appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Who is responsible when a substituted product causes trouble?

A contractor decided not to use a brand-name product. The consequences were costly. The post Who is responsible when a substituted product causes trouble? appeared first on Civil Engineering Source.

Challenge to DfT’s £27bn roads plan begins

A legal challenge to Highways England’s £27.4bn five-year road investment strategy (RIS2) has kicked-off in the High Court. Campaign group Transport Action Network has launched the judicial review action, claiming that transport secretary Grant Shapps broke the law by failing to consider the effect of… The post Challenge to DfT’s £27bn roads plan begins appeared first on Construction News.

Legal Brief: ‘Your license and registration, please’

Three scenarios clarify how important it is for design firms to be prudent about corporate formalities The post Legal Brief: ‘Your license and registration, please’ appeared first on Civil Engineering Source.

Should the law lords be issuing Government backed guidance around where Force Majeure can be applied to Covid-19 claims?