Following on from our webinar on 30 March 2020 on mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on construction projects, James Vernon and Madeleine Kelly have considered contractual and practical implications for contractors (plus contract administrators, project managers and QSs) working on live projects during the lockdown and how to safeguard positions now and in the future as the social restrictions are lifted.
This webinar considers the position for works that have been suspended and sites closed and for those where works have continued, albeit restricted in order to comply with the measures taken to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the UK and worldwide. The impact of new guidance and procedures introduced by advisory bodies, such as the Construction Leadership Council, is also be covered.
This webinar is part of a series of webinars by Beale & Co in respect of COVID-19 – details of the webinars to be delivered by our offices in Ireland and the Middle East are published separately.
To discuss any of the issues raised in this webinar please contact James Vernon on j.vernon@beale-law.com or Madeleine Kelly on m.kelly@beale-law.com. Alternatively please call +44 (0) 20 7469 0400.
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COVID-19 & Professional Consultants in Ireland: Contract and Payment Issues, BCAR and H&S Concerns
1 April 2020
The full impact of COVID-19 on the construction sector and wider Irish society will not be known for some considerable time. However, we do know that the impacts will be very significant. The important thing to do now is to mitigate and manage those impacts wherever possible, so that projects and economic activity in the construction sector can continue given that sites (for the moment at least) may remain open where social distancing can be implemented.
This webinar addresses the contractual issues that arise for professional consultants as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, in the public and private sector, when acting as a member of the Design Team and/or as the Employer’s Representative. It also addresses issues that arise in relation to inspection, certification, payments contingent thereon, other BCAR matters and wider Health and Safety concerns. Emergency legislation to be implemented is also considered.
The content includes practical advice that will be useful to senior staff and management as well as those attending sites on a daily basis.
To discuss any of the issues raised in this webinar please contact Tara Cosgrove on t.cosgrove@beale-law.com or Killian Dorney on k.dorney@beale-law.com. Alternatively please call +353 (0) 1 536 9610.
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The ongoing COVID-19 crisis is having a considerable impact on the construction sector, with many projects either put on hold entirely or progressing in a very limited manner. This gives rise to a myriad of complex, contractual issues related to payments, which affects the life-blood of the industry, cash-flow.
This webinar addresses the topic of payments under construction contracts and professional appointments, focusing on the matters that consultants should be aware of when acting as Employer’s Agent as well as when trying to secure payment under their own professional appointments, whether operating in the public or private sector.
Also addressed are the issues and options that arise upon the occurrence of payment disputes, with a particular focus on Adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act 2013.
To discuss any of the issues raised in this webinar please contact Killian Dorney on k.dorney@beale-law.com or Cian O’Gorman on c.ogorman@beale-law.com.
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect from 25 May 2018. It will alter how companies deal with personal data, with potential fines for non-compliance of up to €20m or, if higher, 4% of global turnover.
View our webinar below where James Hutchinson (Partner) looks at the role of a typical employer and covers many of the issues that employers could face once the Regulation comes ino effect.
To discuss any of the issues raised in this webinar please contact James (j.hutchinson@beale-law.com) or call us on +44 (0) 20 7469 0400.
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Non-payment remains one of the biggest issues in the construction industry, with sums continuing to remain unpaid for significant periods on no proper basis and without proper notice. This is an industry wide issue.
The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (“Construction Act”) has helped reduce the issue to some extent, and some recent case law has outlined how the Construction Act can be used to your advantage.
Nevertheless, we often hear of sharp practice being used to circumvent the Construction Act and the UK government has acknowledged that more needs to be done, as evidenced by the introduction of the Reporting on Payment Practices and Procedures Regulations 2017. In addition the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy is now consulting on the 2011 changes to the Construction Act and the use of retentions.
As part of our ongoing series of webinars on construction law, this webinar considers:
- the 2011 changes to the Construction Act;
- key recent case law in relation to the Construction Act including adjudication enforcement;
- whether in practice the Construction Act is fit for purpose; and
- recent and prospective legislation in relation to late payment.
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The NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract is now the most commonly used standard form of contract for engineering and infrastructure projects. It is the contract of choice for UK projects such as High Speed 1 (and is expected to be used on High Speed 2), London 2012 Olympic Games, Crossrail and programmes of work such as Highways England’s Collaborative Delivery Framework. It is also increasingly being used to procure international projects, particularly government works contracts.
The NEC3 ECC form is very different from the other standard forms such as ICE/ICC, JCT, GC/Works and FIDIC in a range of ways including in relation to the various procedures which must be followed in order to administer the contract and secure entitlements. Successfully administering the NEC3 form is important to ensure the parties receive their entitlements under the contract. Moreover, if operated properly, the NEC3 form can serve as an effective project management tool and help to reduce disputes through its collaborative philosophy.
In this webinar Tom Pemberton (Partner) and James Vernon (Partner) speak about the NEC3 ECC and the key issues to be aware of when using with this form of contract. The webinar also provides practical tips which can help improve your current procedures.
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In this webinar, Senior Associate Sadaff Habib discusses:
- Your arbitration agreement – things to think about
- Benefits of different institutional rules
- Interim remedies in arbitration
- Enforcing your award
To discuss any of the issues raised in this webinar please contact Sadaff (s.habib@beale-law.com) or call on +971 (0) 4 356 3902.
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In the first in a series of webinars on international arbitration, Anna Braden, Senior Associate at Beale & Co, considers:
- What is arbitration
- Why arbitrate
- Key features of arbitration
- How to arbitrate
- The advantages and disadvantages
To discuss any of the issues raised in this webinar please contact Anna Braden at a.braden@beale-law.com or call us on +44 (0) 20 7469 0400.
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect from 25 May 2018. It will alter how companies deal with personal data, with potential fines for non-compliance of up to €20m or, if higher, 4% of global turnover.
In this webinar, in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Highways & Transportation (CIHT), James Hutchinson, Partner at Beale & Company, provides an introduction to the GDPR and covers:
- Background and overview of the GDPR
- New data rights for data subjects
- Demonstrating compliance – privacy by design
- Data processing agreements
- Role of the Data Protection Officer
- Reporting a breach to the ICO
- Steps to take now
To discuss any of the issues raised in this webinar please contact James (j.hutchinson@beale-law.com) or call us on +44 (0) 20 7469 0400.
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Alliancing is an increasingly popular contractual model. The NEC has now published the NEC4 Alliance Contract, the first standard form “pure alliancing” contract.
In this webinar Will Buckby, Partner and Andrew Croft, Senior Associate, consider how “pure alliancing” works, the approach taken in the NEC4 Alliance Contract and any key risks under that form.
They also comment on the similarities and differences between the NEC4 Alliance Contract and other forms of alliancing contract being used in the highways, rail and water industries.
To discuss any of the issues raised in this webinar please contact Will Buckby (w.buckby@beale-law.com) or Andrew (a.croft@beale-law.com) or call us on +44 (0) 20 7469 0400.
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