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March 9, 2012| Construction Contracts
The Construction Plant Hire Association Model Conditions for the Hiring of Plant (“CPA Model Conditions”) 2001 have been updated to reflect changes in legislation and industry practice. The 2011 version of the CPA Model Conditions seeks to dispel previous ambiguities … read more
February 27, 2012| Construction Contracts, Dispute Resolution, Litigation
Can contracting parties choose to alter the legal limitation period for bringing claims under their contract? What are the consequences of failing to bring a claim within the time limit? The law imposes a “limitation period” on all types of … read more
February 17, 2012| Adjudication, Dispute Resolution
Is a clause which allows one party to the contract to nominate the adjudicator valid? Successfully challenging an adjudicator’s decision as a result of a breach of natural justice. Sprunt Limited v London Borough of Camden Bias in Adjudication is … read more
February 3, 2012| Construction Contracts
Can an employer who benefits from a performance bond provided by a contractor ever be prevented from claiming on the bond? As the number of construction companies becoming insolvent shows no sign of reducing, it has never been more important … read more
January 26, 2012| Adjudication, Construction Contracts, Dispute Resolution
Are contractors and sub-contractors subject to an implied obligation to proceed regularly and diligently with their works? Can a withholding notice be valid if the information it is based upon has no contractual effect? Are cost clauses in adjudication enforceable … read more
