Most, if not all, players in the building industry from suppliers all the way through to head contractors have their own terms and
Who is your Contract Actually With?
For a construction contract to have a point beyond just the joy of paperwork, it needs to be enforceable. And of the many common issues that might
Key Tips on Mastering Paper Trails for Construction Projects
The thing that will make or break your case in the event of a disagreement is your ability to actually prove that something happened. A sadly
New Ways to Ensure Claimants Get Paid in Construction
As of 1 October, important changes to the enforcement mechanisms for payment claims have come into play. We’ll summarise the new ways for claimants to
Construction Insolvency is Down… But is That a Good Thing?
All the figures I’m seeing are suggesting that insolvency in the construction industry, and generally, is way down despite the massive negative
“Without Prejudice” – What Does It Mean, When Can You Use It, And What Does It Do?
Of the many apparently mystical phrases that have crept into legal terminology over the years, “without prejudice” has to be high on the list. In
Liquidated Damages – What you Need to Know
The bane of every contractor is the liquidated damages clause. Liquidated damages are a massive stick in the hands of your principal that can quickly
How to get Paid an Adjudication Sum
Let’s say you’ve gone to the trouble of submitting a payment claim and going through the security of payment process for adjudication. You receive the