The Building Safety Act 2022 is one of the most significant reforms to construction law in recent years. Its purpose is to raise standards in the design, construction and management of buildings. In turn the objective is to ensure greater safety across the built environment. What Has Happened in 2025? Through the Remediation Bill and […]
In this edition of our podcast, Jason Sharp sits down with Lena Barnes of law firm, Devonshires for a look at the hot topic of termination. What are the valid legal reasons for terminating a construction contract? How can you safely terminate without risking legal action? How can you minimise the many risks associated with […]
Disputes in the construction industry are frequent, complex, and costly. Delays, unclear contracts, and poor record-keeping are among the most common causes. While accurate documentation has always been vital, AI is beginning to transform how this information is created, managed, and analysed. Its growing influence raises an important question: how will AI shape the way […]
Rob Varney will be joining Lena Barnes, Senior Associate at Devonshire Solicitors LLP, and Nick Caplin, Barrister at 4 Pump Court. Together, these leading professionals in construction and contract law will share their expertise on one of the most challenging areas in practice. The session will look at the key principles, real-world practices and common […]
A City Once in Decline Back in the 1990s, Robert Carlisle, Mark Addy, Tom Wilkinson and others put Sheffield on the map for all the wrong reasons.The blockbuster film, ‘The Full Monty’ highlighted the city as an example of depressed post-industrial decline. However, the recent South Yorkshire development update from Place Yorkshire highlighted fascinating insights […]
After more than a decade leading Twenty3 Consulting, Robert Varney has joined Overford as Director, bringing his extensive expertise to our team of quantity surveyors and expert witnesses. Rob, a specialist MEP expert, former board director of Inviron and ABB made the announcement to clients of Twenty3 consulting. In an email today, stated that, “from […]
Jason Sharp and CEO Richard O’Brien of Merlin Insurance Brokers, discuss key insurance challenges in the construction sector. They discuss the increase in PI (Professional Indemnity) for Surveyors post-Grenfell, how the Building Safety Act has heightened scrutiny regarding increased premiums, and strategies for firms when they’re struggling to secure cover. Richard also shares his insights […]
Overford Associate Director, Crystal Jenkins has been providing quantity surveying and cost control support to Millenium Care UK Group. Together, we’ve been supporting the construction of their latest project, the Langtree Care Home in Standish. Nestled in a 10-acre countryside estate surrounded by dense natural wildlife, the goal is to support people with dementia to […]
Jonathan Wilson, owner of Citu, and Crystal Jenkins, Associate Director at Overford, sat down with Place North‘s Sally Gibson to discuss what’s on the agenda for developments and real estate in Yorkshire over the next few years. The pair discuss how the introduction of the Building Safety Act (BSA) and changes to planning laws will […]
Join us with a host of construction & legal professionals on Friday, 20th June 2025, for a day of law and construction cycling. A chance to network, and socialise, all while supporting the life-changing work of Weston Park Hospital Charity. We’ll be setting off from Forge Dam in Sheffield for a spectacular circular route through […]
