Place and Overford go to MIPIM 2025

MIPIM 2025 – Overford & Place

By:   Overford Marketing

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 […]

Cycling: The Overford / Investment Room Challenge 2025

By:   Overford Marketing

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 Overford Podcast

Paul Sills and Construction Expert Witnesses Part 3 of 3

By:   Overford Marketing

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 […]

Record Keeping in Construction

By:   Overford Marketing

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 […]

The Overford Podcast

The Overford Podcast: Construction Expert Witnesses – Part 1 of 3

By:   Overford Marketing

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 […]

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The Construction Act – What Is It? What Do You Need to Know in 2024?

By:   Overford Marketing

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 […]

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Cycling: The Overford Peak District Challenge

By:   Overford Marketing

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 […]

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7 Reasons You Should Check Your Contract Regularly and Carefully

By:   Overford Marketing

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. […]

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Managing Disputes Effectively

By:   Overford Marketing

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 […]

The Overford Podcast

The Overford Podcast – Avoiding Disputes

By:   Overford Marketing

Jason and Guy join Carly Thorpe to discuss how to avoid disputes in construction. Discussing their tips on how to avoid a dispute and get the best possible outcome. This episode includes: If you have any questions or would like help in avoiding disputes or managing your dispute please get in touch with the team today – […]