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 […]
The Successful Claim Construction projects often involve many complexities. These include delays, design issues, and disputes over the work’s scope. When such issues arise, it’s essential to have a clear, well-documented claim to protect your rights and ensure the project stays on track. Preparing a successful construction claim requires careful attention to detail, good records, […]
Great news – we’re partnering with Place Yorkshire for MIPIM 2025. Members of the Overford Team will be joining the Place events and activities as part of the annual property conference in France next March. The team at Place North have teamed up with MIPIM organiser RX to put the North of England in the […]
In this compelling episode, Paul Sills and Guy delve into the crucial role of Construction Expert Witnesses within tribunals, courts, and adjudications. They explore how these experts significantly impact the dispute resolution process, shedding light on their essential contributions to legal proceedings involving construction disputes. Discover why the involvement of Construction Expert Witnesses is indispensable […]
Why are records so important? By now, we’d hope that regular readers of this blog would understand the need for good record keeping. From keeping the project on track to getting paid, good records can be the difference between success and failure. And when disputes arise, poor records can cost you dearly. No one in […]
In this insightful episode, Paul Sills and Guy dive into the complex realm of the construction expert witness. They offer a thorough analysis of the different types of experts, their respective roles, and how they interact with one another in various legal and professional contexts. Central to their discussion is the concept of a ‘Part […]
Those of us in the world of contracts and the commercial side of construction can’t get enough of it. But to a lot of people, it’s something other people talk about and not something that affects our daily lives. So, what is the Construction Act? And why should we care? First, we need to address […]
Join us with a host of construction & legal professionals on Friday 21st June for a day of law and construction cycling, networking and socialising, all for the brilliant cause of Weston Park Cancer charity. We’ll be setting off from Forge Dam in Sheffield and taking a circular route through the Yorkshire and Derbyshire hills […]
So you’ve signed up to a contract. You’ve agreed on any changes and ensured the balance of risk is even and, as far as possible, minimises unnecessary risk. That’s all sorted, so you can pop it in a drawer, get the construction underway, and not worry about that tedious piece of paper again, right? Wrong. […]
This month’s article has a rather broad title! ‘Managing disputes’ can cover a multitude of sins, but we’ll stick to construction and see how we get on. What is a Dispute? So you have a construction project which you think might not be going as smoothly as planned. Nine times out of ten you’ll be […]
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