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ISG goes into administration
September 2024According to press reports, subsidiaries of main contractor ISG have gone into administration. We understand this affects ISG Construction Limited (CRN: 00450103), ISG Engineering Services Limited (CRN: 10289327), ISG Retail Limited (CRN: 02721627), ISG UK Retail Limited (CRN: 04491779), ISG Jackson Limited (CRN: 00767259) and ISG Central Services Limited (CRN: 02997684). At the time of… Read More >
Steps to create a safer culture and future for the construction industry – recent updates and has enough been done?
September 2024Introduction The Construction Leadership Council (“CLC”) published a report on “Creating Safe Buildings: Delivering safety, competence, and quality“[1] in late August 2024 (the “CLC Report”). The CLC Report preceded publication of the significant and highly anticipated Phase 2 “Report into the fire at Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017” on 4 September 2024[2] (the “Grenfell… Read More >
How to Embed Sustainable Innovations and Digital Transformations in Construction Contracts
September 2024The built environment plays a major role in the health of earth’s environment, and green-construction initiatives can significantly improve global sustainability. The adoption of green initiatives is not without its challenges but, with the support of world leading Employers keen to meet sustainability targets, we have seen significant growth in the use of sustainable construction… Read More >
HOW TO MANAGE REDUCTIONS TO THE SCOPE OF WORKS
September 2024Claire Miller, Managing Partner and Jeremy Russell, Senior Associate at Beale & Co, discuss the legal nuances involved in managing reductions to the scope of works in construction contracts. This article was first published by Construction News Middle East. CW_Aug2024_38-39_Beale Co_13346234_V2
When does time start to run on a contractor insolvency claim under a NHBC new homes policy?
September 2024The Technology and Construction Court recently delivered helpful judicial guidance on when an insured’s cause of action under an the NHBC ‘Buildmark Choice’ policy, providing cover for contractor insolvency before practical completion arises. The judgment in Peabody Trust v National House-Building Council [2024] EWHC 2063 (TCC)[1] concerns an application for summary judgment, or strike out,… Read More >
GRENFELL TOWER INQUIRY: PHASE 2 REPORT – Summary of main findings
September 2024Introduction On 4 September 2024, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry published its highly anticipated Phase 2 Report into the fire at Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017 (the “Report”)[1]. At the centre of this is the significant human tragedy – the fire resulted in 72 deaths, injuring and impacting many others. The Public Inquiry’s Phase 1… Read More >
When an HSE inspector calls
September 2024Sadly, construction worker fatalities continue to rise in the UK. The recent annual Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics show that construction worker fatalities are 70 percent higher than pre-covid levels, whilst across other industries surveyed, the statistics were broadly in line with pre-covid levels. The construction industry remains the most dangerous sector to work… Read More >
THE IMPORTANCE OF SIMPLE AND CLEAR ENGAGEMENT LETTERS – CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO V YES BANK LIMITED [2024] EWCA CIV 695
September 2024A recent decision by the Court of Appeal serves as a stark reminder of the importance of ensuring that engagement letters have clear terms. This is particularly important for our clients in professional service firms, corporate finance advisory or independent financial advisory, where having broadly drafted or unclear engagement letters could lead to dispute over… Read More >
JCT Contracts 2024 – Standard Building Contracts and Intermediate Building Contracts
August 2024The JCT has continued the roll out of its 2024 suite of contracts, publishing the Standard Building Contracts and related sub-contracts on 21 August 2024. Updated collateral warranties were also released on 21 August, following the Design & Build Contract, Minor Works Contracts and Intermediate Building Contract families published earlier in the year. The changes… Read More >
What international architects need to know: top considerations for working in the UK
August 2024Beale & Co’s specialist lawyers regularly advise architects, both in the UK and internationally, on a variety of issues including licensing and regulatory requirements under the Architects Act 1997 (the “Act”, as amended). We have recently seen a real increase in international architectural firms, headquartered abroad, looking to work in or open offices in the… Read More >