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CommentCarillion vs Smith: Adjudicating the same dispute
The principle that the same dispute cannot go to adjudication twice has just been upheld in the court, making it clear that simply repackaging the issues is not acceptable
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CommentDeeds: Signed, sealed, delivered
Deeds hark back to the time of Dickens and used to be delivered by hand. But how do they work in the 21st century? A recent case reveals the answer
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CommentA quick guide to starting an adjudication
If you decide you need to start an adjudication, how should you go about it? This quick guide helps you through
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CommentProtection against insolvency: Cash back
Construction has a poor reputation when it comes to protecting itself against insolvency risk. So here are some tips on how to stay on top of cashflow
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CommentThe CITB levy: The great escape
One firm used a trick to try to escape the CITB levy but in the end it was the training board that got itself out of a jam
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Dos and don'ts: Settling a dispute
The last installment in our dos and don鈥檛s series helps you avoid the pitfalls when settling a dispute and shows you how to recover your money in full
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CommentAdjudication: More than the final whistle
If an adjudicator fails to decide who owes who what money, you鈥檒l still have to pay up for all the refereeing they鈥檝e done
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CommentMediation: When's the best time?
At any stage in a dispute there are reasons to reject mediation, but, says John Redmond, that doesn鈥檛 mean you should
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Disclosure of Incentives Forms: A help or a hindrance?
From October new rules require housebuilders to make lenders aware of incentives offered to buyers - the idea is to ensure a mortgage offer is based on a true valuation of a property
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CommentA quick guide to adjudication
A quick guide to what adjudication is, what types of dispute it is used for and what to do if you receive a notice of adjudication
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CommentContractor insolvency: Terminating a contract on a project
How does the new Construction Act come into play in the worst case scenario when you鈥檙e terminating a contract?
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CommentPersonal liability when a company owes money
Being a limited liability company doesn鈥檛 stop directors being held responsible if creditors are owed money
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CommentThe Construction Act: Changes to consultants' payment processes
Consultants鈥� payment processes are traditionally very different to those of contractors. So how have they changed in the standard contracts since the new Construction Act?
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New asbestos regulations: What you need to know
Asbestos regulations are changing, and to avoid being hit with a whopping fine, like M&S, it鈥檚 worth taking note. Here鈥檚 a summary of some of the main points to bear in mind
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Dos and don'ts: Insurance on a major project
The latest in our dos and don鈥檛s series guides you through insurance on a major project, from what to insure against to understanding what is not covered by a policy
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Changes to public procurement regulations
A round-up of the recent changes arising from the Public Procurement Regulations 2011
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NEC3 and the global market: World domination
Although Tony Bingham and others criticise the NEC3 for its administrative burden, in the global construction market it has a vital role to play in good project management
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CommentWhen does the new Construction Act apply?
Working out when the new Act applies is tricky, but looking at past cases might help
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CommentPublic procurement: Getting the hang of it
Public procurement rules aren鈥檛 there to be broken - Brussels鈥� orders. But it will help if you learn to juggle with their terms
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CommentNew feed-in tariffs: The impact for the construction industry
As feed-in tariffs for PVs continue to hit the headlines, what are the key changes are being proposed, and what is their potential impact?