When are adjudication proceedings deemed to commence? Many JCT contracts include a clause which provides that the final certificate constitutes conclusive evidence that all sums due to the Contractor have been paid unless proceedings challenging the content of the certificate […]

There have been many important and interesting developments in construction law recently. It is essential for everyone who works in the construction industry to maintain a working knowledge of the latest legal changes so that they remain up to date […]

The recent case of Walter Lilly & Company Limited v Mackay and DMW Developments Limited is an extremely important judgment which clarifies the legal position on some of the most frequently disputed issues in the construction industry, namely: concurrent delay; […]

The concept of “practical completion” is a frequent source of dispute on construction projects. Parties often disagree about what the term “practical completion” means and whether or not practical completion has been achieved. What does it mean? One of the […]

What are your contractual rights when adverse weather delays your works? How can you maximise your entitlement to additional time and cost? It is almost inevitable that adverse weather conditions will affect the progress of construction projects during the winter. […]

In September, JCT will be publishing a new 2011 suite of main contracts and sub-contracts which comply with the provisions of the new Construction Act. It is essential for all employers, contractors and sub-contractors to familiarise themselves with the changes […]