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Preparing for the New Construction Act – 10 Things You Must Know

July 25, 2011| Construction

The New Construction Act comes into force in October 2011, leaving contractors, sub-contractors and consultants with less than 3 months to prepare for the changes to payment, suspension and adjudication. Parliament has confirmed that the new Construction Act will come … read more

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The JCT 2011 Suite of Contracts – What Will Be Changing?

July 13, 2011| Construction, Construction Contracts, JCT Contracts

In September, JCT will be publishing a new 2011 suite of main contracts and sub-contracts which comply with the provisions of the new Construction Act. It is essential for all employers, contractors and sub-contractors to familiarise themselves with the changes … read more

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Preparing for the New Construction Act

July 13, 2011| Construction

What Should You Be Doing Now? The New Construction Act comes into force on 1 October 2011, leaving contractors, sub-contractors and consultants with less than 3 months to prepare for the changes to payment, suspension and adjudication. On 27 June … read more

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The New Construction Act – Are You Prepared?

July 6, 2011| Construction

Important Changes to Payment Provisions The new Construction Act is due to come into force in October 2011 and all contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and employers should prepare for how the new Act will affect their business. The Construction Act 2009 … read more

Entering Into and Terminating Construction Contracts

July 6, 2011| Adjudication, Construction Contracts

Who has authority to enter into contracts on your company’s behalf? Will penalties be enforceable for early termination of contracts? In the recent case of CRJ Services Limited v Lanstar Limited t/a CSG Lanstar, Hawkswell Kilvington acted for CRJ in … read more