Events
We regularly organise events and webinars for our clients and contacts concerning new legislative changes and industry issues, and also more informal networking or social events. Our events are always focussed, topical and timely.
Upcoming Events & Webinars
Beale & Co International Webinar for Irish Construction Companies
Thursday, 11th February 2021The International Construction Market is constantly growing, especially for Irish Construction Companies. Join us on Thursday 11 February 2021 for a webinar for Irish construction companies operating internationally and those with international ambitions. Beale & Co speakers Killian Dorney, Partner from our Dublin office, Will Buckby, Partner from our London office and Claire Miller, Partner from… Read More >
A Practical Guide to Adjudication
Thursday, 4th February 2021Adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act 2013 is a very accessible and efficient method of resolving payment disputes on construction projects. Join us on Thursday 4 February 2021 for a webinar that will involve a detailed consideration of Adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act 2013. This webinar will focus on the structure of the adjudicative… Read More >
Past Events & Webinars
Contractual Considerations in 2021 – a New Landscape?
Wednesday, 20th January 2021For construction professionals, the contractual landscape has unfortunately been ‘hardening’ in recent years. In addition, the professional indemnity insurance market has also “hardened”, with cover being limited in areas such as in respect of fire safety, ACMs and combustible materials, amongst others. And then we have the COVID-19 pandemic and the UK’s transition period after… Read More >
Where will the Golden Thread Lead? the Draft Building Safety Bill
Wednesday, 13th January 2021The Draft Building Safety Bill (“the Draft Bill”) is the government’s long awaited response to the Grenfell fire and Dame Judith Hackitt’s 2018 review of the building industry, “Building a Safer Future”. The Draft Bill sets out a proposed new regulatory regime for those involved in the design, construction and approval of high rise residential… Read More >
Prolongation and Variations in Consultant’s Appointments
Wednesday, 16th December 2020Andrew Croft and James Vernon will discuss the thorny issue of delay caused to the provision of consultants’ services by reasons beyond their control. This is a particularly topical point given the impact of COVID-19. In such circumstances, what contractual provisions are needed to allow the consultant recover additional fees and/or loss and expense? In… Read More >
External Wall Fire Safety and Form EWS1
Wednesday, 2nd December 2020Will Buckby and Ian Masser discuss the ongoing industry challenges surrounding external wall fire safety on buildings over 18m in height. The position in relation to new developments is now relatively clear given the 2018 Building (Amendment) Regulations, which banned the use of combustible materials anywhere on buildings over 18m in height. But what about… Read More >
Software as a Service – Consultants as Technology Providers and the Legal Ramifications
Wednesday, 25th November 2020Digital engineering and the tools and processes now available to us are changing the built environment and will alter how the engineering industry operates moving forward. Engineers and architects are increasingly taking the role of technology providers and face new legal issues. In this webinar, James Hutchinson, a Partner at Beale & Co, examines the… Read More >
Cladding and Construction in the Middle East and the UK
Thursday, 5th November 2020This webinar, held in conjunction with global construction consultancy, WSP, for our clients and contacts in the insurance industry, focuses on the topic of construction and cladding in the Middle East and the UK. The webinar considers a range of issues including recent developments, the regulatory environment, current claims trends and how these might impact… Read More >
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