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JCT 2016 Design and Build contracts – key points to note
October 2016Following on from the publication of the JCT 2016 Minor Works contracts in May 2016, the Joint Contracts Tribunal has updated the Design and Build contract forms, including the Design and Build Contract, Design and Build Sub-Contract Agreement and Design and Build Sub-Contract Conditions. In this article Tom Pemberton and Stephen Jones of Beale &… Read More >
Reports from the courts
October 2016Our latest round up of court cases of most interest to construction from Andrew Croft and Natalie Ledger of Beale & Company focuses on a decision highlighting that the natural meaning of the words used will be the primary consideration in the interpretation of construction contracts by the courts; and another underlining the importance of… Read More >
Making every minute count
September 2016In this article Michael Archer and Richard Morgan look at best practice when it comes to minute-taking and recording the decisions made by the board. To read the full article, please click on the link below.
Changing experts: take care!
September 2016In this article partner, Sheena Sood, and solicitor, Ben Spannuth, discuss the recent case of Allen Tod Architecture Ltd (in liquidation) v Capita Property and Infrastructure which stands as a useful reminder of the robust stance that the courts are taking where a party changes expert – even if engaged pre-action and even if communications… Read More >
Insurance Act 2015 – practical tips
September 2016With the new Insurance Act 2015 now in force, we are aware that a number of clients have yet to complete rewrites of their policy wordings. In this brief note we highlight five important practical tips to consider when doing so.
Construction payment charter updated – a missed opportunity?
August 2016The Government’s Construction Leadership Council has published an updated Construction Supply Chain Payment Charter to reflect commitments in the original charter. In our view much more could have been done to strengthen the updated charter; the onus remains very much on the industry to tackle the issue of late payment. Read our article which details… Read More >
Digital Delivery Discussion
August 2016Beale & Company recently hosted a Digital Discussion event as part of its Digital Network. This was the first in a series of events we will host to explore the impact of a digitally driven approach on the construction industry. This note provides a snapshot of the extremely interesting discussions on the day. To read… Read More >
The Insurance Act 2015 – what it means for you as an insured
August 2016The Insurance Act 2015 (“the Act”) finally came into force on 12 August 2016. The Act represents the biggest change in English insurance law for over a century and will apply to insurance and reinsurance contracts governed by the laws of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland which are entered into on or after 12… Read More >
Supreme Court considers fraud – two cases concerning lies and insurance come along at once
August 2016Two claims came before the Supreme Court during July 2016 dealing with issues of fraud in the context of insurance. In this article, Giles Tagg and Ian Masser discuss the two cases of Versloot Dredging BV v HDI Gerling and Hayward v Zurich Insurance Co plc and how the Court’s decisions may impact upon insurers. To read the full… Read More >
“New” test for proportionality applies to additional liabilities – a proportionate response?
August 2016The Courts have confirmed that pre-1 April 2013 Additional Liabilities must still be proportionate under the “new” Rules. Joe Eizenberg and Matthew Cropper discuss this decision and how this will effect proportionality and court decisions going forward. To read the full article, please click on the link below.