Adjudication is, as we’ve mentioned previously, one of the most popular ways to resolve a dispute. Since its introduction in 1997 as part of the then new Construction Act, adjudication has become the go-to method of construction dispute resolution in the UK and some say the only game in town....
The simple answer to this question is, ‘no’. A variation has a very specific contractual implication for a construction project, writes Guy Jackson, founding partner of Overford. A change might not be a variation, even though a variation is almost always a change. No matter whether your involvement in a...
Contract admin – to old hands, it can be one of the most routine aspects of the job. But if you’re new to it, then it might spell the end of your time in a job! So what are the key things to watch out for and what do you...
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?...
In this episode, Guy talks to Kort Egan of Gatehouse Chambers about the enforcement of adjudication decisions. In the second of the two-part episode, we look at settlements – can you enforce a decision after you’ve agreed on a settlement? The team also look at insolvency and dealing with parties...
As in life, change is inevitable on construction projects. Even the smallest changes can have an impact on the budget or programme and someone will be responsible for covering these additional costs. As a project progresses, it is important to effectively manage change so you can minimise the risk of...
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