Conditions Vs Warranties: What’s the difference and why does it matter?
I have talked extensively about the importance of accurate contract drafting, the barriers of ineffective contract management and how both can contribute to contract disputes. As part of these discussions, I have also covered the terms that must be clearly defined in these contracts as well as the repercussions should they not be. Part of […]
Construction tech trends still to come in 2024
Four months of 2024 have already passed us, but this does not mean that the construction industry has seen everything this year has to offer yet. If the sudden cross-industry adoption of AI has taught us anything, it is that innovative technology can make an impact at any time during the year. The construction industry […]
What are the most common causes of construction disputes?
We have all heard the phrase, ‘Prevention is better than the cure’, correct? Well, this very much applies to avoiding construction disputes due to project delays. It is a common misconception in the construction industry that legal advice should only be sought as a remedy when a dispute arises. Integrating this legal counsel into day-to-day […]
The Construction Adjudication Process: What should you prepare for?
With the threat construction contract disputes pose to projects, it is vital that resolution is reached with speed and expert comprehension. Otherwise, construction projects are likely to be delayed, disrupted or put on hold indefinitely. There is also the financial fallout associated with these disruptions and delays. Effective legal counsel will ensure that a firm, […]
Brick by brick: Drawing up an ironclad construction contract
In 1996, the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act was introduced and made the resolution of construction disputes through adjudication mandatory. In layman’s terms, this gives parties involved the right to refer a dispute to adjudication at any point in time. For the construction industry, these disputes have the potential to significantly delay projects, incur […]
Funding a Greener Future in Construction
Construction companies need to take more risks – not something I would usually say. However, when it comes to building a greener future in construction, taking risks on sustainable tech startups is becoming a must. There are hundreds of ambitious construction tech (ConTech) startups ready to create a greener construction industry. The problem is that […]
AI’s Place in Construction Project Management
Post-it notes, checklists and manual inspections are no longer enough for efficient project management in the construction industry. It is also no longer enough to simply keep track of things as a project progresses; the information collected should provide measurable insights. Construction project management includes the coordination of many elements from labour and materials to […]
Addressing the Dangerous Construction Skills Gap
Would you employ an electrical engineer to be the head chef at a prestigious restaurant? What about placing a head chef in front of a faulty electrical system? Of course, you would never do either of these things for the risk of either food poisoning or serious electrical fault. Yet, this is the kind of […]
What happens if you choose the wrong construction contract?
What is the best way to avoid contractual disputes in construction? It is by having an airtight contract drawn up beforehand. However, if it were really this simple then disputes would never be a risk hovering around every construction project. While contracts are meant to provide a clear framework to govern a commercial transaction or […]
Beyond the Hard Hat: A Spectrum of Construction Careers
In a recent survey by YouGov, it was discovered that 69% of UK adults wouldn’t consider a career in construction. It also revealed that 77% of full-time students aged between 18 and 24 would not do so either. The poll was carried out for Deconstruction – a campaign aimed at improving perceptions of the construction […]