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Practical analysis of legal and commercial issues across construction and real estate.
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Insight on the regulatory framework governing residential development, building safety obligations and the practical implications for developers, investors and asset owners.
Regulatory & Building Safety
The Building Safety Act 2022 introduces new regulatory obligations, expanded liability exposure and ongoing duties for developers and investors in residential development. This article explains what the regime requires in practice — including the gateway approval process, golden thread obligations and the extended limitation periods introduced by the Act.
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Analysis of standard form construction contracts, risk allocation between employers and contractors, and the commercial issues that arise during project delivery.
Contracts & Project Delivery
JCT contracts establish a detailed framework for allocating risk between employers and contractors. Understanding where that risk sits — on design, variations, programme and loss and expense — is fundamental to managing a construction project effectively from either side. This article examines the key risk allocation provisions and their practical implications.
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Strategic insight on construction dispute resolution, with a focus on adjudication — the primary mechanism for resolving disputes in the UK construction industry.
Disputes & Adjudication
Adjudication is the primary dispute resolution mechanism in UK construction. For employers and contractors, procedural issues — crystallisation of the dispute, scope definition, timing and evidence — often matter as much as the legal merits of the claim. This article addresses the key strategic considerations before and during adjudication proceedings.
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