As the impending date of Brexit approaches, Britain’s construction sector continues to whither in anticipation of uncertainties tied to this unprecedented historical event. Below are a few things in particular firms should be worried about, but as in all volatile markets, we should be patient for this cautionary period to end, especially as plans for…
A new legal ruling is a stark warning to contractors about beginning work on a project without finalising the contract first, says a leading construction consultancy. MPG, which advises contractors, employers and project managers worldwide, says the industry should take note of the Court of Appeal decision. It reversed a previous decision on the dispute between AMEC and Arcadis, ruling…
Preparation is crucial when taking a construction dispute to court, a new legal ruling has underlined. Construction consultancy MPG says the High Court decision should also serve as a reminder to contractors that they need effective programmes in place before commencing a contract in case there is a dispute in future. The claimants in Clutterbuck…
The decision in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) means that companies in liquidation will not be allowed to use adjudication to settle financial claims.
Two new standards have been unveiled in the past 12 months with a key objective of cutting the number of disputes and court cases in the construction sector
By Michael Gallucci LLM MRICS MCIArb MAE, Managing Director MPGQS The year 2018 will be remembered as the one when it became absolutely essential – if it wasn’t already – for contractors to have effective programmes in place when undertaking major construction projects. The new and much more extensive FIDIC Yellow Book, published on December…
By Michael Gallucci LLM MRICS MCIArb MAE, Managing Director, MPG construction consultants We don’t know just how many construction contracts end in dispute, but it’s plain to see the sector is far more prone to legal wrangling than other spheres of business. The issue was officially recognised with the launch of the Conflict Avoidance Pledge,…
Michael Gallucci, managing director of construction consultancy MPG, advises firms affected by the collapse of Carillion how to respond. When contracting on construction projects, it’s imperative to have appropriate written agreements and programmes in place. Often, contracts give both parties the right to terminate if one or either becomes insolvent. That means you can walk…