Vesting Certificates: What do they do and why are they needed?
Zoe Stollard, Construction Partner at Browne Jacobson, discusses about Vesting Certificates and their purpose in the Construction Industry. Vesting Certificates seem to be becoming more and more popular as the construction industry evolves. We often see them on modular builds and energy & infrastructure projects. Typically, these projects have long lead times and involve high-value […]
Delay Analysis: What Is it? And What Do You Need to Know?
Founder of Chronos Consult, Tim Marlow specialises in delay analysis and has compiled reports on delay as an expert witness. Over the course of his career, Tim has been involved in the preparation and critical path analysis of construction programmes, resource scheduling on construction projects throughout the UK and internationally. In this article, he discuss […]
CFSI (Counterfeit, Fraudulent and Suspect Items) – What Does the Contract Say?
It is important to avoid any potential Counterfeit, Fraudulent, Suspect Items (CFSI) entering the supply chain at Hinkley Point C.
British Energy Security Strategy Published
the British Energy Security Strategy is another positive step in the direction of achieving net zero, rejuvenating the economy and providing long-term energy security.
Dispute avoidance in major projects under the NEC form of contract
Brian Allan discusses Dispute Avoidance in major projects under the NEC form of contract.
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A fundamental part of dealing with these disputes is getting to grips with the construction programmes.
The Importance of Contemporary Records in Contractual Claims
Martyn Forse, Director at QSI Consultancy Group, discusses one of the most recurring issues with contractual claims in the construction industry. He elected to write on the difficulty Contractors often have in producing accurate and succinct contemporary records to support their claims (typically for time and money). Such records may include; site diaries, minutes of […]
Dealing with Material Inflation
Dealing with Material Inflation Zoe Stollard, Chair of the Hinkley Professional Services Group and a Partner at law firm Clarke Willmott, looks at the challenges posed by the rising price of materials and advises on what firms can do to minimise risks and uncertainty. Having overcome the hurdles of COVID-19 / safe-working, the construction industry […]
Nuclear New Build Contract Management
Brian Allan discusses the key components of a successful contract management strategy for firms involved in new build nuclear.
How Green is the UK Government’s Plan for Wales?
Zoe Stollard comments on the recently published UK Government’s Plan for Wales, which for the first time lays out the UK Government’s key commitments to Wales.